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HSBC Australia is part of the HSBC Group - one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations spanning the globe.  In Australia, the HSBC Group offers a broad range of financial products and services through its 35 branches and offices, including personal and commercial financial services.

HSBC first had presence in Australia in 1965 and was awarded a commercial banking licence in 1986. All Australian subsidiaries of the group were re-branded with the global HSBC name in 1999.

HSBC's personal finance arm offer banking, savings accounts, home loans, credit cards, insurance, investments and financial planning services, while its commercial arm provides a range of finance services to businesses both big and small.
HSBC offer a range of credit cards designed to match your individual needs. With very low or no annual fees, competitive rates on purchases, introductory periods offering 0% on balance transfers and great online banking facilities, owning a credit card couldn't be easier!

HSBC credit cards come with a 55 day interest free period (where applicable), which means that as long as you pay your balance off in full within the 55 day period, you will never incur interest charges. Alternatively, you will pay the typical APR rate on remaining balances unless otherwise stated.

For freedom and flexibility, apply for an HSBC Credit Card today!
HSBC is an award winning provider of Transactional Accounts. In 2007 and 2008 HSBC was names the gold winner for the best e-transactional account in money magazines best of the best awards.

HSBC do not charge customers a monthly account keeping fees, leaving them to spend their money on what they want. HSBC Transactional Accounts also offer competitive interest rates, helping you to get the best returns.

HSBC award its customers for bigger investments, with increased interest rates for more substantial savings.

All HSBC Savings Accounts are covered by the Australian Government Deposit Guarantee, protecting individuals for deposits of up to $1 million per institution or bank.
HSBC Savings accounts are designed to make your savings grow, so you can make the most of your money. With highly competitive standard interest rates accelerating your savings, you can be confident that your money is in the right place.

You can open an HSBC Savings account without having to pay any fees, plus there is no minimum opening or ongoing account balance so you have the freedom to save at a pace that suits you.

With HSBC savings accounts you have the ability to link to an HSBC Online Savings Account or a nominated account.

All HSBC Savings Accounts are covered by the Australian Government Deposit Guarantee, protecting individuals for deposits of up to $1 million per institution or bank.

HSBC News

HSBC launches no fee Credit Card
The Australian credit card market is showing strong signs of improvement, after more competition has pushed some of the main providers to up the stakes in order to attract more custom. ...
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Mon 5th Oct, 2009
Well-off Aussies 'struck by downturn', HSBC reports
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Fri 19th Jun, 2009
HSBC offers free banking package
The HSBC everyday account offers a great banking package to solve your financial neeeds, providing customers with the opportunity to open an account with a deposit of as little as $1, ...
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Mon 6th Apr, 2009
Woolworths' Everyday Money credit card drives HSBC market share
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Thu 5th Mar, 2009