Student Resources
The next step of your student journey begins with planning. Let us help you prepare, from choosing universities to getting ready for the big move to managing your finances.
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Understand your banking needs and it'll be easier to choose an account that's right.
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How to apply
New to HSBC Premier
- Primary Eligibility Criteria-Maintain a Total Relationship Balance (TRB)1 with us of RM300,000 or more at all times
- Have a minimum home loan of RM1,000,000 with your Premier Mortgage2
- Premier Payroll4 - Have a minimum monthly salary of RM20,000 credited continuously each month into HSBC/HSBC Amanah Account/-i in Malaysia.
An HSBC Premier account fee of RM150 (and applicable tax, if any) will be applied for any month you don't meet the Premier eligibility criteria.
Book an appointment and we'll guide you through the process of becoming an HSBC Premier customer.
Existing to HSBC Premier
Ready to open an overseas account? Book an appointment and we'll guide you through the process.
For more information call us on 1300 88 9393 (local) or +603 8321 5222 (overseas).
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1Total Relationship Balance (TRB) includes any: Deposits in Current Account/-i, Savings Account/-i, Time Deposits, Term Deposits-i, and/or Investments in Unit Trust funds/Shariah-compliant Unit Trust funds, Structured Investments/-i, Dual Currency Investments/-i and/or Direct Retail bond, and/or Cash value from Family Takaful/Life Insurance products with investment-linked and savings components.
2Account Fee waiver for the first 12 months from joining HSBC/HSBC Amanah Premier Mortgage. Starting from 13th month you are required to meet the primary eligibility criteria.
3Account fee waiver as long as you fulfil the qualification criteria.
4Minimum monthly salary of RM20,000 credited continuously into HSBC/HSBC Amanah Account/-i in Malaysia for the first 12 months from joining HSBC/HSBC Amanah Premier Payroll. Starting from 13th month you are required to meet the primary eligibility criteria.