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Old Sep 16, 2020, 11:56 pm
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kamchatsky
 
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Originally Posted by Gongzuokuang
I had to physically go to a branch in Hong Kong. I don't think they are flexible about that. Or anything, for that matter! LOL!
Where are you based when you tried to open one?

Originally Posted by Pickles
Especially HSBC. Ever since they've been repeatedly found guilty of all kinds of money laundering, they're impossibly cranky about who banks with them and who can open an account. Couple it with their atrocious attitude and customer service and you have the bank from hell.
Well let's see how it goes on this. Given COVID it could take ages to get one opened.

Originally Posted by 889
And even if you do succeed in opening an account at HSBC, you very likely will at some random point in the future receive a letter inviting you to visit your local branch before a date certain to re-establish your identity. Or your account will be automatically suspended on that date certain.

Just a wonderful place to bank.
As long as it is a local HSBC branch I don't mind to be honest. Just need one open.

Originally Posted by tentseller
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