Looking to capitalise on exchange rate fluctuations?

Whether you're interested in investing your money, or you just need to send your money abroad, our FX solutions are designed to help.

If you're looking to invest, you should know that foreign exchange (more commonly known as forex) is the world's most traded investment market. Be it an expert or novice investor, our foreign exchange services can help you make the most out of your money.

Lower FX rates now available

To better support your international banking needs, we have reduced our online FX rates across all 20 currencies offered to bring you greater savings.

Let’s say you are considering to buy a house in the United States that cost USD 300,000*. You can enjoy substantial savings with our new FX rates as shown below:


Previous FX Rates#
 Reduced FX Rates#
USDSGD rate
 1.3667
 1.3641
Your cost in SGD
 S$410,010
 S$409,230
Your savings NA S$780
Let’s say you are considering to buy a house in the United States that cost USD 300,000*. You can enjoy substantial savings with our new FX rates as shown below:


USDSGD rate
Previous FX Rates#
1.3667
Reduced FX Rates#
1.3641


Your cost in SGD
Previous FX Rates#
S$410,010
Reduced FX Rates#
S$409,230


Your savings
Previous FX Rates#
NA
Reduced FX Rates#
S$780

*According to US House Median Listing Price, Zillow House Index for 2018.

#USDSGD rates used for calculation purposes are applicable to HSBC Premier customers with reference to Bloomberg rates on 15 July 2019, 2pm SGT.

Convert your currencies with our new FX rates today.

Foreign exchange offers

A family are at an amusement park; image used for HSBC Singapore Get up to 6% p.a. bonus interest offer

Get up to 6% p.a. bonus interest* on your SGD savings with Everyday Global Account with these simple steps.

  • Deposit incremental fresh funds into your Everyday Global Account
  • Convert a min. of S$5,000 to Foreign Currencies via QuickFX app
  • Spend a min. of S$800 with your Everyday Global Debit Card

*Valid till 31 October 2019. Everyday Global Account Step Up Bonus Interest Promotion terms and conditions for new and existing customers apply.

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From now until 30 September 2019, send money through the Worldwide Transfer service in online banking without any remittance fee.

The offer's open to Premier customers making an international online transaction. The fee for non-Premier customers is SGD 10.

Terms and Conditions apply.

Foreign exchange services

FX Order Watch

Set your own target FX rate to convert funds automatically. Plus, get alerts when your designated FX rate is reached.

Global View and Global Transfer

See all your worldwide HSBC accounts in one place and make instant transfers between them.

Worldwide Transfers

Making transferring funds to other banks outside of Singapore easy.

Foreign currency accounts

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Everyday Global Account & Debit Card

Manage all your foreign currency deposits with a single account that gives you access to up to 11 different currencies. Introducing the new HSBC Everyday Global Debit Card*, a multi-currency debit card that lets you stretch your dollar wherever you are. 

  • $0 FX fee1 in 10 currencies for your retail purchase, online shopping and cash withdrawal.
  • $0 overseas cash withdrawal fee2 across all ATMs worldwide.
  • Take control of your spend by converting foreign currencies at your preferred rate.

FX expertise at your fingertips

HSBC Singapore Foreign Exchange Quick FX App

Looking for an easier way to manage your foreign currencies? Experience a brand new way to meet all your FX needs anytime, anywhere with HSBC QuickFX mobile app.

  • Instant Global Transfers between your HSBC accounts across 26 countries
  • Easy Worldwide transfers to over 200 countries
  • Set alerts or auto-conversions at your preferred rate
  • View and access all your HSBC currency accounts worldwide
  • Keep up-to-date with market news and performance instantly against real-time market prices
  • Create your own watchlist and track performance instantly against real-time market prices
  • Manage your recent and past transactions more efficiently and repeat them with just one touch access

The HSBC Singapore QuickFX app is available in selected countries3 on Google Play and/or Apple app store.

Download the HSBC QuickFX app now.

Frequently asked questions

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Disclaimer

*For new Everyday Global accounts opened, a debit card will automatically be issued. 

1Applies to successful retail purchase, online shopping and cash withdrawal made via the 10 supported currencies. If you do not have sufficient foreign currencies to complete the transactions, we will convert the transaction at a prevailing rate as determined by the bank and bill you in Singapore dollar.

2HSBC Jade and Premier customers get to enjoy $0 overseas cash withdrawal fee across all ATM machines worldwide from now till 31 December 2019. HSBC Advance customers get to enjoy $0 overseas cash withdrawal fee at all HSBC ATMs except Argentina, France, Brazil, Greece, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand and Turkey.

3Australia, Brunei, Canada, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and US.