Originally Posted by
Jeff Kerr
Did you need a work permit to set up the account? I have a business visa only but have HSBC accounts in the UK and Singapore.
No, HSBC asked me why I wanted to open the account, but they didn't need to see any documentation to prove it. I might have showed them my UK passport, but it didn't have a visa or work permit or anything.
There's normally a £100 fee for international account opening, but it's free for Premier or £50 for Advance customers.