Foreign Exchange

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Our foreign exchange (or commonly known as forex) solutions are designed to help no matter if you're interested in investing in foreign currencies, or need to send money abroad.

If you're looking to invest, you should know that forex is the world's most traded investment market.

Whether you're an expert or novice investor, our foreign exchange services can help you make the most out of your money.

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FX Expertise at your fingertips all with a single log in on HSBC Singapore app

Whether you have a kid studying abroad, have an overseas mortgage, sending money to family or simply preparing to travel the world, now is one of the best times to do so with HSBC.

Our FX service is now integrated within the same HSBC Mobile app that you use to view your finances, invest and more, making it even more seamless and convenient.

You can manage your recent and past transactions more efficiently and repeat them with just a one touch access.

And with the FX Order Watch, the FX market never sleeps and we enhanced this FX facility to help create that seamless journey for you.

Once you set the target FX rate, we do the heavy lifting of tracking how it moves while you rest and put your time to use more effectively.

Log in & tap on either the 'Wealth' tab or the Pay and transfer' tab.
Select "Foreign exchange" and you can check the real time preferential FX rates.
To set up your target rate to set up FXOW / FX Rate Alerts, tap on "Set your target rate" and continue the journey; and if you wish to cancel FXOW / FX Rate Alert, and continue the journey.

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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.

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Launch FX Order Watch to set your own target FX rate

Global View and Global Transfer

See all your HSBC accounts in one place. Plus, make instant transfers between any global HSBC account now.

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Access Global Transfer to see all your worldwide HSBC accounts in one place

Global Money Transfers

Send money internationally faster on the HSBC Singapore app.

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Make a transfer to other banks outside of singapore

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 Card¹, a multi-currency debit card that lets you stretch your dollar wherever you are.

$0 FX fee² in 10 currencies for your retail purchase, online shopping and cash withdrawal.
$0 overseas cash withdrawal fee³ across all ATMs worldwide.
Take control of your spend by converting foreign currencies at your preferred rate.

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FX expertise at your fingertips

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 Singapore app.

Set alerts or auto-conversions at your preferred rate
Control your FX conversion rates by setting alerts or auto-conversions at your preferred rate with FX Order Watch
Easy currency conversion, perform transfers between all your HSBC accounts worldwide

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

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Frequently asked questions

There are limited restrictions pertaining to currencies that can be cleared locally. For example, KRW, TWD, MYR.
We will not be able to clear onshore RMB.

Any client that holds an account with us. More details as seen below.

FX Order Watch

The FX Order Watch service is available to all HSBC customers who have foreign currency accounts.

If you do not have a foreign currency account, you may open an Everyday Global Account that gives you access to up to 11 currencies to make a foreign currency exchange. More information can be found here.

Worldwide Transfer

You will need to have an overseas beneficiary’s crediting account to complete a worldwide transfer.

Global View and Global transfer

You will need eligible HSBC accounts in another country/region to use the service.

Via HSBC Online Banking, HSBC Singapore app, or in our branches.

Simply log in to HSBC online banking to make an FX transfer on the following platforms:

FX Order Watch
Global transfer
Worldwide transfer

For Premier customers, you may enquire about preferential pricing through your respective Relationship Managers.

This is currently not available in HSBC Singapore.

You may access the daily FX updates through here.

You will need an Everyday Global Account (EGA) to start currency conversions which can be opened via HSBC Internet Banking if you are an existing HSBC customer or at any HSBC branch if you are a new customer. You will receive an Everyday Global Debit Card upon opening your EGA which provides you with access to up to 11 different currencies* and make currency conversions using:

"Domestic Transfer" at real-time competitive rates
"Set your rate" at your own preferred rates

*Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro, Japanese Yen, New Zealand Dollar, Pound Sterling, Swiss Franc, US Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Chinese renminbi (Offshore) and Singapore Dollar.

After you have performed a currency conversion within your EGA via the HSBC Singapore app, you can make retail purchases, online shopping and cash withdrawal with no FX fee* using the HSBC Everyday Global Debit card. If you are spending USD100 on your EGA debit card, we will just deduct USD100 from your EGA. It's that simple, with no hidden charge. Please note that EGA Debit Card does not support Renminbi transactions.

*Applies to successful retail purchase, online shopping and cash withdrawal made via the 9 supported foreign currencies.

You can refer here for more information on Everyday Global Account Debit Card.

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Disclaimer

¹For new Everyday Global accounts opened, a debit card will automatically be issued.

²Applies 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.

³For more information, please visit HSBC Everyday Global Debit Card

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Looking to capitalise on foreign exchange rate fluctuations online

Convert currencies now

New to FX

FX Expertise at your fingertips all with a single log in on HSBC Singapore app

Foreign exchange services

FX Order Watch

Global View and Global Transfer

Global Money Transfers

Foreign currency accounts

Everyday Global Account & Debit Card

FX expertise at your fingertips

Frequently asked questions

What are the regulatory restrictions related to FX?

Who can transact in FX?

What platforms are available for me to do FX?

How do I invest in commodities?

As a customer, will I get access to the latest FX update?

How do I make currency conversions?

How do I use the HSBC Everyday Global Debit Card?

*Selected markets