A closer look at Indian banks in Canada
This guide informs you on Indian banks present in Canada, along with an international alternative for your financial needs
The HSBC USD Savings Account makes USD payments easy for Canadians. It is ideal for those looking to make international payments or who have investments in the US market. This article will take a closer look at how the HSBC USD Savings Account works, what features it offers, and how you can use Wise with or without HSBC to make payments in USD and many more currencies.
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HSBC’s USD savings account is called the U.S. Dollar High Rate Savings Account.
The key features of this account include:
Opening an HSBC USD account is relatively easy, but there are different processes for new and existing customers.
Below is a table with an overview of the fees HSBC has made accessible, however, not all costs are clearly visible on their official website or documents.
Service | Cost |
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Deposits & Credits | Free³ |
Withdrawals & Debits | 1.25 USD³ |
Online Transfers to your Other HSBC Accounts | Free³ |
Online or Paper Statements | Free³ |
HSBC also does not allow their customers with a USD Savings Account to:
HSBC operates on the international currency exchange rate, so the HSBC USD exchange rate is constantly fluctuating. They have also mentioned that “For foreign exchange transactions, we may earn revenue on the difference between buy and sell foreign exchange rates” on top of the withdrawal fee mentioned³.
Again, HSBC is not the most transparent about their fees, but there is an alternative that is.
Wise is an alternative to a bank account that offers many of the same features and more. With Wise, you can:
The best part? Wise is upfront about its fees and pricing, and you can read all about it here. You can register for a Wise account online for free, so why not get started? With so many currencies and transparent pricing, there’s no reason to go anywhere else! To start managing your finances, check out the Wise App on Google Play Store or the App Store!
Please see Terms of Use for your region or visit [Wise Fees & Pricing}(http://wise.com/pricing) for the most up to date pricing and fee information.
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