Opening an account | International banking

Convenient account opening

Straightforward account set-up

Setting up your new account¹ is convenient and can be done in multiple locations throughout Malaysia.
Diverse accounts

We have a range of bank accounts to help meet your diverse needs and achieve your goals.

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If you're currently in Malaysia, let us call you to start the process.

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Open an account in Malaysia

Before you get here

Whether you are a new or existing customer, HSBC's International Banking Center may be able to help you open a bank account in Malaysia before you arrive.

To start your account opening process, simply visit your local HSBC branch, or contact your Relationship Manager. Our staff will connect you to our International Banking Center through a phone call.

If you have arrived in Malaysia

We have made it as easy as possible to open an account in Malaysia.Visit any of our branches and our friendly staff will help you set up an HSBC banking account.

Find your nearest branch.

To open an account you will need to bring:

Valid Passport
National Identity Card
Valid work permit or working visa in Malaysia (for employment in Malaysia)
Employment letter (for employment in Malaysia)
Approval Letter for Malaysia My Second Home program (for MM2H participants)
Sales and Purchase Agreement - signed and stamped (for Malaysian home property investments)
University or College Acceptance Letter (for studying in Malaysia)
Other supporting documents - i.e. Dependant Pass, Proof of relationship (spouse and children) etc.

International customers can open an account in the following categories:

Expatriates with employment in Malaysia and their immediate family members (i.e. legal spouse and children)
MM2H participants with placement of Time or Term Deposits with HSBC Bank / HSBC Amanah (excluding the state of Sarawak)
Malaysian home property investors
International Students in Malaysia

Recommended account:

HSBC Everyday Global Account²

One bank account. A world of possibilities.

This multi-currency³ account is packed with features and benefits to match your lifestyle and financial needs. The most useful include:

Easy transactions

With 1 multi-currency³ debit card.
More savings

Zero currency conversion on spend & withdrawal⁴, no debit card issuance and annual fees⁵, plus no minimum balance requirement.
Greater convenience

Real-time foreign currency exchange⁶ and convenient 24/7 currency conversion at competitive rates⁶ via online and mobile banking.
Instant Online Transfers

Fee-free instant online transfer between your global HSBC accounts with Global View Global Transfer.

We can help with your international banking needs

Contact us

Call us anytime, anywhere

HSBC Bank Malaysia (Banking & Cards)

In Malaysia: 1300 88 1388

International call number: (60)3 8321 5400

Operation hours: 7.30am - 9.30pm
HSBC Premier & Amanah Premier (Banking & Cards)

In Malaysia: 1300 88 9393

International call number: (60)3 8321 5222

Operation hours: 24 hours
HSBC Amanah (Banking & Cards)

In Malaysia: 1300 80 2626

International call number: (60)3 8321 5200

Operation hours: 7.30am - 9.30pm

Visit your nearest HSBC branch in Malaysia

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Let us give you a call

If you're currently in Malaysia, HSBC is here to support you. Leave us your contact details and we will contact you to answer all your enquiries.

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Important notes

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 198401015221 (127776-V). Member of PIDM.

¹ Subject to HSBC local policy and regulatory requirement

²Protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor.

³ The supported Foreign Currency Accounts will be opened automatically by the following working day.

⁴ Applicable to successful retail purchases, online shopping and cash withdrawals performed with Visa Debit Card under the available supported currencies only. For supported currencies: If you do not have sufficient foreign currency to complete a transaction, we will convert at prevailing rate as determined by the bank and bill you in Ringgit Malaysia. For unsupported currencies: The entire transaction amount shall be converted at a prevailing rate as determined by Visa International and billed to you in Ringgit Malaysia, except for cash withdrawals performed via HSBC Group ATMs (GATS) which the withdrawn amount will be automatically converted to Ringgit Malaysia at the prevailing rate as determined by the bank.

⁵ HSBC Advance customers will be charged RM8 for debit card issuance and annual fees respectively.

⁶ For HSBC Premier or HSBC Advance customers only. Subject to destination country/region's local regulation and HSBC internal policy requirement. HSBC Premier customers enjoy zero transfer fees.

Opening an account for international customers