HSBC Sri Lanka has been recognised as “ The Best International Bank in Sri Lanka” by Euromoney in the Euromoney Awards for Excellence and in the FinanceAsia Awards in 2024.
Open an overseas account with us
You're taking the big step of moving overseas to work, study, or invest outside of Sri Lanka. We'll help you settle in and get a head start with an overseas bank account.
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Experience the privileges of banking beyond borders
Take advantage of these benefits and savings when you open an international account:
A 100% handling fee waiver of LKR10,000 until 31 August 2024 - Refer T&C
Set up your overseas account before you go
We'll open your account once you send us the required documents. You'll also get access to online banking. We can also send your debit cards, credit cards, and cheque books to your preferred address at home or overseas.
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Things to know
How much will it cost to open my overseas account?
It's free to open an overseas account if you're a Premier customer. The annual account and monthly maintenance fees are also waived.
For staff-assisted or phone-assisted account openings for non-Premier customers, a handling fee of LKR10,000 applies. A 100% handling fee waiver of LKR10,000 until 31 August 2024 - read the full terms and conditions (PDF).
To open an International account you will need to maintain :
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A Current or Savings account with a minimum balance of LKR500,000.
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if you're an HSBC Premier customer, then the Premier criteria will prevail
Ready to open your overseas account?
We'll get your account set up once you send in the required documents. You'll also get your online banking access and your debit cards, credit cards, and cheque books can be sent to your preferred address.