Using Your Card Abroad | Fees - HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man (2024)

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At HSBC we want to help make things easy and convenient for you when travelling abroad. Take your HSBC cards with you and use your card in the same way you do at home,and with the same security you'd expect from your bank too...

Easy and Convenient

  • Purchases
    Whether you're shopping or at a restaurant, enjoy the convenience of using your HSBC cards anywhere that displays the logo on your card (fees apply)
  • ATM cash withdrawals
    Whether you're away on business or on holiday, you can use your HSBC cards at cash machines abroad whenever you need extra local currency (fees apply)

Peace of Mind

  • Safe and secure
    Take with you the security of using a card from your bank who you know and trust. And your cards will be protected in the same way as they would be in the UK.
  • Track your spending
    When using your HSBC cards abroad you can easily keep track of your spending in just the same way you do at home. Just log into online or mobile banking.
  • Let us know it's you
    To protect you from fraud, we automatically monitor accounts for unusual foreign transactions and may decline anything that looks suspicious. You can let us know it's you using your card abroad by making a chip and PIN payment. Please make sure your contact details are up to date so we can get in touch if there are any problems.

Choosing which cards to take with you?

Using your cards abroad, in combination with your Travel Money, gives you more flexibility when managing your holiday money. A debit card allows you to withdraw cash at ATMs and pay for purchases plus keep a track of your spending via online, mobile or telephone banking. Credit cards can be useful when purchasing more expensive items, however please note fees & charges apply.

How much will I be charged paying in local currency in the European Economic Area (EEA)?

Travelling in the European Economic Area (EEA)?1 See how paying in local currency on your HSBC credit or debit card compares to the European Central Bank (ECB)'s latest foreign exchange rates here.

This shows the percentage difference between the ECB exchange rate and your HSBC card rates, depending on how you pay. You can find out more about these fees above.

1European Economic Area where you can pay in currency includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia and Sweden.

Debit card fees abroad

Purchases
Withdrawals
HSBC Premier
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
HSBC Advance
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Other HSBC Accounts
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%

Cash Fee 2% (Minimum £1.75, maximum £5.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%

Debit card fees abroad

HSBC Premier
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Withdrawals
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
HSBC Advance
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Withdrawals
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Other HSBC Accounts
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Withdrawals

Cash Fee 2% (Minimum £1.75, maximum £5.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%

When making a payment or withdrawing cash in a foreign currency (non-Sterling) you may be asked if you want to pay in sterling or the local currency. By selecting to pay in the local currency, HSBC will convert the payment using the relevant payment scheme exchange rate applied on the day the conversion is made.

Where you chose to make the payment / withdrawal in Sterling, HSBC will not undertake any conversion and this will be done by either the retailer or self-service machine owner. Some cash machine owners may apply an additional charge for withdrawals and this will be advised at the time of the withdrawal.

Credit card fees abroad

Purchases
Withdrawals
HSBC Credit Card
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

HSBC Premier Credit Card
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

HSBC Student Credit Card
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

Credit card fees abroad

HSBC Credit Card
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%
Withdrawals

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

HSBC Premier Credit Card
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%
Withdrawals

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

HSBC Student Credit Card
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%
Withdrawals

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

When making a payment or withdrawing cash in a foreign currency (non-Sterling) you may be asked if you want to pay in sterling or the local currency. By selecting to pay in the local currency, HSBC will convert the payment using the relevant payment scheme exchange rate applied on the day the conversion is made.

Where you chose to make the payment / withdrawal in Sterling, HSBC will not undertake any conversion and this will be done by either the retailer or self-service machine owner. Some cash machine owners may apply an additional charge for withdrawals and this will be advised at the time of the withdrawal.

Do I need to tell you I'm travelling abroad?

There's no need to inform us before you travel. You can let us know it's you using your card abroad by making a chip and PIN payment when you arrive. Please make sure your contact details are up to date so we can get in touch if there are any problems.

Please note, if you have a joint current account, both of you will need to notify us when using the online banking option.

For credit cards, only the primary cardholder needs to give us travel notifications.

Using your card abroad

At HSBC we want to help make things easy and convenient for you when travelling abroad. Take your HSBC cards with you and use your card in the same way you do at home,and with the same security you'd expect from your bank too...

Easy and Convenient

  • Purchases
    Whether you're shopping or at a restaurant, enjoy the convenience of using your HSBC cards anywhere that displays the logo on your card (fees apply)
  • ATM cash withdrawals
    Whether you're away on business or on holiday, you can use your HSBC cards at cash machines abroad whenever you need extra local currency (fees apply)

Peace of Mind

  • Safe and secure
    Take with you the security of using a card from your bank who you know and trust. And your cards will be protected in the same way as they would be in the UK.
  • Track your spending
    When using your HSBC cards abroad you can easily keep track of your spending in just the same way you do at home. Just log into online or mobile banking.
  • Let us know it's you
    To protect you from fraud, we automatically monitor accounts for unusual foreign transactions and may decline anything that looks suspicious. You can let us know it's you using your card abroad by making a chip and PIN payment. Please make sure your contact details are up to date so we can get in touch if there are any problems.

Useful information

Choosing which cards to take with you?

Using your cards abroad, in combination with your Travel Money, gives you more flexibility when managing your holiday money. A debit card allows you to withdraw cash at ATMs and pay for purchases plus keep a track of your spending via online, mobile or telephone banking. Credit cards can be useful when purchasing more expensive items, however please note fees & charges apply.

How much will I be charged paying in local currency in the European Economic Area (EEA)?

Travelling in the European Economic Area (EEA)?1 See how paying in local currency on your HSBC credit or debit card compares to the European Central Bank (ECB)'s latest foreign exchange rates here.

This shows the percentage difference between the ECB exchange rate and your HSBC card rates, depending on how you pay. You can find out more about these fees above.

1European Economic Area where you can pay in currency includes Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia and Sweden.

Debit card fees abroad

Purchases
Withdrawals
HSBC Premier
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
HSBC Advance
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Other HSBC Accounts
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%

Cash Fee 2% (Minimum £1.75, maximum £5.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%

Debit card fees abroad

HSBC Premier
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Withdrawals
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
HSBC Advance
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Withdrawals
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Other HSBC Accounts
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%
Withdrawals

Cash Fee 2% (Minimum £1.75, maximum £5.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.75%

When making a payment or withdrawing cash in a foreign currency (non-Sterling) you may be asked if you want to pay in sterling or the local currency. By selecting to pay in the local currency, HSBC will convert the payment using the relevant payment scheme exchange rate applied on the day the conversion is made.

Where you chose to make the payment / withdrawal in Sterling, HSBC will not undertake any conversion and this will be done by either the retailer or self-service machine owner. Some cash machine owners may apply an additional charge for withdrawals and this will be advised at the time of the withdrawal.

Credit card fees abroad

Purchases
Withdrawals
HSBC Credit Card
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

HSBC Premier Credit Card
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

HSBC Student Credit Card
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

Credit card fees abroad

HSBC Credit Card
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%
Withdrawals

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

HSBC Premier Credit Card
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%
Withdrawals

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

HSBC Student Credit Card
Purchases
Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%
Withdrawals

Cash Fee 2.99% (minimum £3.00)

Non-Sterling transaction fee 2.99%

When making a payment or withdrawing cash in a foreign currency (non-Sterling) you may be asked if you want to pay in sterling or the local currency. By selecting to pay in the local currency, HSBC will convert the payment using the relevant payment scheme exchange rate applied on the day the conversion is made.

Where you chose to make the payment / withdrawal in Sterling, HSBC will not undertake any conversion and this will be done by either the retailer or self-service machine owner. Some cash machine owners may apply an additional charge for withdrawals and this will be advised at the time of the withdrawal.

Do I need to tell you I'm travelling abroad?

There's no need to inform us before you travel. You can let us know it's you using your card abroad by making a chip and PIN payment when you arrive. Please make sure your contact details are up to date so we can get in touch if there are any problems.

Please note, if you have a joint current account, both of you will need to notify us when using the online banking option.

For credit cards, only the primary cardholder needs to give us travel notifications.

Using Your Card Abroad | Fees - HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man (2024)

FAQs

Using Your Card Abroad | Fees - HSBC Channel Islands and Isle of Man? ›

For other HSBC accounts, there's a fee of 2.75% for debit cards and 2.99% for credit cards.

Do I get charged to use my HSBC card abroad? ›

For other HSBC accounts, there's a fee of 2.75% for debit cards and 2.99% for credit cards.

Can an HSBC debit card be used internationally? ›

For HSBC Premier Platinum Debit Card customers, there's no cash fee for using your debit card to withdraw money from an HSBC ATM outside India. For all non-HSBC ATMs, you'll be charged a fee of INR120. Some other banks may levy an access fee for the use of their ATMs abroad.

Can I use my HSBC HK debit card abroad? ›

You can use your HSBC Global Private Banking Mastercard® Debit Card / HSBC Jade Mastercard® Debit Card to withdraw cash overseas at any HSBC Group ATM, or at ATMs carrying the Mastercard or Cirrus logo, for free and at the HSBC preferential rate.

Do I need to activate my HSBC card for overseas use? ›

Activate your card prior to your first use and before you travel each time by calling 1800 227 8889 or (65) 6227 8889 if you are overseas, to enjoy the features and benefits of your new HSBC Everyday Global Debit Card. No, there is no annual card fee. The HSBC Everyday Global Debit Card is extended to you for free.

Can I use my debit card in the Isle of Man? ›

Pay for goods in shops and restaurants. Enjoy the convenience of using your debit or credit card in any outlet that displays the logo on your card. Fees apply.

Which HSBC card has no foreign transaction fee? ›

You can use your Global Money debit card like a local, at home or abroad with no HSBC fees including at cash machines.

How do I let HSBC know I am traveling? ›

There's no need to inform us before you travel. You can let us know it's you using your card abroad by making a chip and PIN payment when you arrive. Please make sure your contact details are up to date so we can get in touch if there are any problems.

Can I use my HSBC account internationally? ›

All HSBC accounts are viewable within Global View. Global View and Global Transfers are only available for HSBC Premier and existing HSBC Advance clients and are not available in all countries. Foreign currency exchange rates and local country limitations may apply.

Does HSBC have international transaction fees? ›

HSBC credit cards don't charge foreign transaction fees. However, if you use your HSBC Debit Mastercard® card, you may be charged a fee for any purchases abroad. This includes international payments made online.

Does HSBC debit card have foreign transaction fee? ›

Cash fee. If you use your card to withdraw money from an ATM, there's often a separate fee on top of the one for converting currency. If you are a Credit Card or Debit Mastercard® holder with HSBC, you will not be charged by us for withdrawing money from an ATM outside the U.S..

How much can I withdraw from HSBC International ATM? ›

Features & Benefits
Account TypeHSBC Premier
Account TypeHSBC Savings
Point of Sale (POS) limit per dayINR200,000
Cash withdrawal limit per dayINR200,000
*Transaction limit of card used overseas(Cash withdrawal/ POS)INR200,000
6 more rows

How to enable international transaction on HSBC debit card? ›

Cardholders can choose to allow international transactions also on their debit card or vice versa. For this the customer can call HSBC PhoneBanking OR submit a 'Local/International Card Usage Form' at the nearest HSBC Branch.

Does HSBC charge for using a debit card abroad? ›

Purchases outside of the UK

If you use your debit card to make a payment or buy something in a foreign currency, we will charge you a 2.75% fee (which will show on your statement as 'non-sterling transaction fee'). If you buy something in GBP sterling whilst outside of the UK, we will not charge this fee.

How do I use my HSBC debit card overseas? ›

Use your card worldwide
  1. Use in any outlet that displays the Visa or Mastercard logo on your card.
  2. ATM locator to help you find where you're able to use your visa debit or credit card abroad.
  3. Fees apply and non-HSBC cash machines may also charge a fee1

Can I withdraw from HSBC Everyday Global abroad? ›

No ATM fees in Australia or overseas

And remember, when you need cash, you can withdraw fee free from HSBC ATMs in Australia and around the world, or any bank offering fee free ATM withdrawals.

What is the foreign spending fee for HSBC? ›

If you pay in the local currency, the fee will be a percentage of your purchase amount. For HSBC customers, this is 1.5% for foreign currency transactions made on a debit card. An additional charge of up to 1% will be imposed by the Visa card.

Does the HSBC debit card have foreign transaction fees? ›

Cash fee. If you use your card to withdraw money from an ATM, there's often a separate fee on top of the one for converting currency. If you are a Credit Card or Debit Mastercard® holder with HSBC, you will not be charged by us for withdrawing money from an ATM outside the U.S..

How much does HSBC charge for international payment? ›

There's usually no transfer charge to HSBC customers, but international banks may charge the recipient an incoming transfer fee.

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