Alternative to HSBC Premiere for global banking? X-Post r/Personal Finance

[solorio]

I work internationally and have HSBC bank accounts in 3 countries (Australia, Canada and UK). I don't have a big salary, but I hold enough with them to keep Premiere tier status. This lets me link my accounts in all 3 countries and move money between the 3 without wire or transfer fees. This is a huge convenience, but everything else about HSBC is awful... their ethics, their administration, their websites, their "customer safety" features... I am fed up to the point where I'm ready to leave, but I don't know of any other bank that offers this level of global integration for banking. Is there an alternative?

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[sleepingbeauty22]

@solorio I have both HSBC and Citibank for global transfers between my accounts. They both have their pros and cons, but I’m a long time Citibank customer. I would give them a try if you’re truly unhappy with HSBC.

 

[solorio]

@sleepingbeauty22 Thanks, I'll look into them.

 

[wiggo]

@sleepingbeauty22

I have both HSBC and Citibank for global transfers between my accounts. They both have their pros and cons, but I’m a long time Citibank customer. I would give them a try if you’re truly unhappy with HSBC.

citi also got instant global transfer, no fee just like HSBC?

HSBC you can also open account in another country while you are not there (still in your home country) that's very convenient, any other banks that can do that?

 

[gollasushanth]

@solorio I've been looking for the same. For me I also need a decent offshore bank account.

I've been with HSBC and also don't like it but haven't found a better solution.

 

[wiggo]

@gollasushanth

I've been looking for the same. For me I also need a decent offshore bank account.

I've been with HSBC and also don't like it but haven't found a better solution.

have you find the account yet? I am looking for one too.

 

[anonymous]

@solorio I work for an offshore bank and compete against HSBC, but my primary banking relationship is HSBC Premier; there really isn't anything out there that is comparable. I know of no other banking program where your relationship follows you globally.

 

[wiggo]

@anonymous

I work for an offshore bank and compete against HSBC, but my primary banking relationship is HSBC Premier; there really isn't anything out there that is comparable. I know of no other banking program where your relationship follows you globally.

No other banks still that can do global transfer like HSBC? no fee etc?

I also like that you can open HSBC account in another country over the phone, and you are in your home country. And other banks that can do taht?