HSBC Singapore

[thelongshoot]

Hi there. Im sure there must be a thread on this somewhere but I seem to be doing something wrong with the search facility.

How easy is it to create an account with HSBC Singapore? I guess a simple savings account will be fine - I just want to move my money from Thai bank account (in stages I guess) to HSBC and deposit savings each month. I have just read the basics and it seems as a non Singapore resident all i need is proof of address for my home (rented) here in Thailand. Im guessing my driving license and letter from immigration should be enough?

is it realy that easy to open an account with them? Easy enough to move funds around with on-line banking? What about cash deposits.... Do they have a satelite office in BKK where you can place cash deposits?

Any feedback appreciated, thanks

TLS

[tinhead]

So long as you're not American, should be fine. HSBC is probably the most uptight bank and the sole branch in Bangkok won't allow you to deposit cash into a foreign account.

You can always wire from your current Thai account if it doesn't exceed the threshold. Others feel free to comment as to the magic number. I think it's 50k at Krungsri.

Of course if you're wiring funds, then look at other banks like DBS or OCBC. Your post pay mobile or internet bill is sufficient proof of address for opening an account. DBS opens immediately. OCBC will ask for $1000 as an initial deposit.

[SheungWan]

So long as you're not American, should be fine. HSBC is probably the most uptight bank and the sole branch in Bangkok won't allow you to deposit cash into a foreign account.

You can always wire from your current Thai account if it doesn't exceed the threshold. Others feel free to comment as to the magic number. I think it's 50k at Krungsri.

Of course if you're wiring funds, then look at other banks like DBS or OCBC. Your post pay mobile or internet bill is sufficient proof of address for opening an account. DBS opens immediately. OCBC will ask for $1000 as an initial deposit.

HSBC retail bank in Bangkok is closed.

[tinhead]

They still provide private banking in BKK wasn't familiar with the retail folks.

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[SheungWan]

They still provide private banking in BKK wasn't familiar with the retail folks.

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HSBC only provides commercial banking in BKK now. You are only 2 years out of date mind you.

https://www.hsbc.co.th/1/2/bkh2/personal/announcement

[tinhead]

Yes. Commercial and Private.

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[SheungWan]

Yes. Commercial and Private.

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The link to Private is where exactly? https://www.hsbc.co.th/1/2/bkh2/home

[chiang mai]

Yes. Commercial and Private.

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No, commercial/corporate only, there's no retail or private banking activities remaining.

[HullyGully]

I have sterling accounts with Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, no issues setting the A/C up

I have online banking, they also have a branch in Chiang Mai, not to far from Tanin Market

You can also apply for their online trading account

[kbelyeu]

Citibank International Personal Banking is another option as well.

Kurt