Start your student life on the right foot
We offer everything you need to make the most of your international education. That's why our range of banking solutions makes it easy to manage your money, with extra services to support you or your child.
Supporting your education in Singapore
Open an account before you arrive
Wherever you're arriving from, our International Banking Centre can help you open an account in Singapore, even before you land.
- Open your account before arriving for a smoother transition
- Manage your money across borders and view all your accounts in one place
- Transfer your international credit history so you can access credit products abroad
- Get the same Premier Family benefits worldwide for you and your parents, with exclusive lifestyle privileges from our partners
Stay globally connected
Bank in Singapore and back home easily to help manage your money wherever you are.
- Move money between your accounts and pay other HSBC accounts overseas instantly with Global Transfers, and non-HSBC accounts anywhere with Global Money Transfers
- View and manage your accounts securely with the HSBC Singapore mobile app and in online banking with your Digital Secure Key
- View real-time foreign exchange rates, trade currencies and make transactions 24/7 with the HSBC Quick FX app
Bank like a local
Manage your money as if you never left home, so you can make the most of studying and living in Singapore.
- Access cash easily and shop online and instore worldwide with the fee-free HSBC Everyday Global multi-currency account
- Pay your tuition and everyday expenses easily with FAST, PayNow and SimplyGo local transfers
- Get a complimentary debit card with Apple and Google Pay, Paywave and NETS to make instant transfers and get cash for free across our wide ATM network
- Send money within Singapore and manage your account 24/7 with the HSBC Singapore mobile banking app
Enjoy HSBC Premier Family benefits worldwide
As an HSBC Premier customer, you and your family can enjoy the same privileges, including global HSBC Premier status in all countries and regions.
- Share Premier privileges with your parents and 2 other siblings aged 12-30 years old, with your own account and personalised benefits
- Stay connected back home with support from a dedicated Family Relationship Manager who can speak your language
- Get a free supplementary card[@studyinginsingapore-premieremastercard-supplementarycard] to use abroad when your parents apply for a Singapore-issued Premier Mastercard as the main applicant
- Benefit from our partner offers with preferential rates, like education and medical packages, via HomeandAway
How HSBC can help you
- Bank the way you want toYou can manage your money 24/7, set up bill payments, and make transfers easily, wherever you are.
- Easy banking with your very own debit cardMake contactless payments while shopping or travelling, pay online and withdraw cash from any ATM worldwide.
- Send money to family and friendsYou can make free and instant money transfers to over 150 destinations worldwide online, in a branch or over the phone.
- Enjoy HSBC benefits worldwideYou can easily manage and move money between your accounts from one place online.
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Apply for an HSBC Singapore account
If you're moving to Singapore from overseas, you can apply for an account online, on our mobile banking app, by phone or in person.
If you have any questions before you apply, feel free to get in touch.
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