In this article, we will examine HSBC Bank in Turkey and how to open an account in this bank. HSBC Bank is one of the largest British banks that has branches in many countries of the world and has 70 branches in Turkey. Although HSBC is considered a foreign bank in Turkey, it has always been one of the main competitors of Turkish banks. Excellent service, practical applications, support for different currencies, without international restrictions and accepted everywhere in the world are some of the reasons that have made HSBC Bank one of the popular banks in Turkey.

History of HSBC Bank

HSBC Bank was founded in 1865 by Thomas Sutherland in Hong Kong, which was a British colony at the time. One of the most important actions of this bank in recent years is the use of the blockchain system, and HSBC was the first bank to use this system for financial transfers. HSBC Bank is also one of the most key banks for the Iranian government, and until 2005, all financial transfers of the Iranian government were made by this bank.

HSBC Bank Services

HSBC Bank services are very extensive, and we will examine each of them below.

HSBC Premium

This bank’s premium service is given to customers who have a total of at least 1,000,000 liras or its equivalent in foreign currencies in their savings account. HSBC Premium customers benefit from the following services:

24-hour online support

Dedicated, 24-hour support to meet all financial and banking needs and problems
Withdrawal without fees in all countries: Possibility of withdrawal from all ATMs abroad without fees for US, Australian, Canadian, Euro and Pound banknotes
Choice of the main currency for withdrawals abroad: Possibility of choosing the desired currency for withdrawals in foreign countries

Transfer money without fees

Making all domestic and international transfers to any country without paying fees

Modern deposit account

The possibility of daily deposits and withdrawals to deposit accounts

Travel services

20% discount in all Turkish restaurants, 10% discount in hotels and restaurants outside Turkey, and 50% discount on airport services
Transaction alerts: Sending confirmation and transaction alerts to the customer’s number for each time the amount is deducted from the account
Insurance and pensions: Providing health insurance plans and pension plans with High Yield

Types of HSBC Bank Cards

Debit Card: This card is connected to the Visa service and its base currency is the Lira. It is possible to withdraw US dollars, Canadian dollars, Australian dollars, euros and pounds from HSBC ATMs worldwide and there is no annual fee.
Virtual Card: Ability to instantly request a virtual card through the application for purchases from highly secure online portals
Credit Card: Credit card with increased credit based on account turnover and good credit, suitable for car rentals, hotels, online purchases and installment purchases
Supplementary Card: Ability to request a supplementary card for any person you want without the need to carry cash
Concept Credit Card: A new card with credit card features and special benefits in installment purchases
Premium Credit Card: The most valuable HSBC bank card with very high credit and special services including free use of airport VIP lounges, automatic accident and lost luggage insurance on international flights, 20% discount in restaurants in Turkey, 50% discount on parking and CIP services at international airports in Turkey, and 10% discount in foreign restaurants and hotels

How to open an account at HSBC Bank Turkey for Iranians

To open an account at this bank, you must have a work or residence permit in Turkey. In this case, you can submit your documents to one of the HSBC branches and register your account opening request. It should be noted that account opening is done with the approval of the center and in some cases, the application may be rejected for some people. Another way to open an account at HSBC Bank is to register a company in Turkey, and by submitting the company documents, you can receive the result of the inquiry from the center.

Nihad Group Services for Opening an Account at HSBC Bank, Turkey

Nihad Holding’s professional team, with years of experience in international finance and currency affairs, is with you on the path to opening an account at HSBC Bank, Turkey:

Providing expert advice on the conditions and documents required to open an account at HSBC
Guidelines for completing account opening documents and forms
Assisting in the process of obtaining work residence or registering a company in Turkey (if needed)
Advice in choosing the right type of card and services based on your needs
Providing information on fees, ancillary services and benefits of each card
Guidelines for using the bank’s online application and services

Why Nihad Group?

Relying on up-to-date knowledge of Turkish banking laws and direct contact with reputable bank branches, Nihad Group creates a secure, transparent and completely professional process for opening an account and receiving your bank cards. From initial consultation to receiving your card, we manage everything with care and commitment so that you can benefit from international banking services with peace of mind.