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Advance Current Account

Have everything you need from a current account, paired with all the privileges of HSBC Advance. Like always having a team of dedicated Relationship Managers on hand.

International debit card: * Monthly transactions: Monthly fee*: Internet banking:
Free Unlimited and free BHD 5 Yes

Here's what you get:

  • A Current Account available in BHD Dinars, US dollars, euro and pound sterling*
  • A team of Relationship Managers – they'll help you maximize your money and spot suitable investment opportunities
  • Link up to two additional accounts to your debit card. So you can access all your accounts, any time you need

International debit card *

  • Get accepted at over 25 million retail outlets worldwide and over 1 million ATMs
  • Withdraw up to BHD 1,500 from HSBC Bahrain ATMs and Bahrain Switch ATMs, daily
  • Link up to two additional accounts to your debit card*, so you can access all your accounts, any time you need

Plus:

  • Free Internet Banking, Phone Banking and SMS alerts – bank where and when it suits
  • Free cheque books – and if your card is lost or stolen, use 'Stop Cheque'
HSBC Advance*
Monthly income BHD 500/- (Equivalent)
Combined average relationship balance BHD 10,000/- (Equivalent)


*Current accounts are also available in currencies other than those mentioned above.
BHD 5 monthly charge if either of the eligibility criteria is not met.

Banking Service Charges
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Account charges
Savings accounts:
Monthly Minimum Balance 20.000   or equivalent amount in foreign currency
Monthly Charge if below minimum Balance 1.000   * CBB exemptions may apply
Current Accounts
Monthly Minimum Balance 500.000   or equivalent amount in foreign currency
Monthly Charge if below minimum Balance 8.000    
Overdrawn Current Account (Monthly) 5.000    
Issuing Cheque Books:
Large 5.000 Free  
Fixed Deposits      
Minimum Deposit Amount 1,000.000   or equivalent amount in foreign currency
Breaking prior to maturity (irrespective of tenure) 25.000   This charge will be waived if the fixed deposit is being broken for the purpose of investing the entire amount with HSBC Financial Planning Services Products

Other Charges
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Standing Order
Internal Transfer No Charge    
External Transfer     Refer to Wire Transfer charges
Set-up 3.000    
Amendments 3.000    
Penalty for insufficient funds 10.000    
Copy of Account Statement - past one year 5.000    
Copy of Account Statement - over 1 year old 10.000   BD10/- per year per account
Copy of Transaction Documents 10.000    
Savings Certificate Replacement 10.000    
Balance Certificate 10.000    
Stop Payment 10.000    
Discharge Certificate (Non-liability Certificate) 10.000    
Verification of Documents 10.000   May be done only for HSBC Group Banks

Cheque Collection
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Incoming Cheques No Charge    
Outgoing Cheques No Charge    
Cheque Returned by the Bank No Charge   Cheques drawn on other banks returned unpaid
Cheque Returned to the Bank 10.000   Cheques drawn on HSBC returned unpaid for the reason:
refer to drawer/not arranged for/ represent
Special Clearing 5.000   per cheque
Foreign Currency Cheques Sent for Collection 10.000   per cheque
Cheques Purchased     BD 10/- for postage, commission - 0.2% of the cheque amount, minimum BHD5/- max 200/-
FCY Inward Remittances 0.2%   Minimum BHD 5/- Max BHD 200/-

Cash Withdrawal Charges
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Over the Counter withdrawal belowBHD 1500/- N/a 3.000  
Over the Counter withdrawal belowBHD 1000/- 3.000 N/a per withdrawal
Counting coins 5.000   BHD 5/- regardless of the amount being counted
Cash withdrawal from foreign currency accounts 4.00%   except for USD - 1%
Cash deposit into foreign currency accounts 4.00%   except for USD - 1%

Remittance Fees
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Issue of Demand Draft through Cheque/Account 7.000   DDs will not be issued against cash or cheques over the
counter
Issue of Demand Draft Against Cash n/a   Not available
Cancellation of Demand Draft 5.000    
Collection of International Managers Cheque 12.000   BD5/- if drawn on HSBC Group
Issue of Cashier's Order 5.000    
Issue of Cashier's Order (against cash) n/a   Not available
Cancellation of Cashiers Order 10.000    
Remittance (Door-to-door): (through courier) n/a   Not available
Fixed TT Charges when Overseas charges are to be debited to the account of the remitter - charges will be debited to the account the following day     for Euro transfers (BHD 1.500); for GBP transfers
(BHD 1.000); for SAR transfers (SAR 20.000); for QAR transfers (QAR 50.000); for USD transfers (USD 25.000 = BHD 9.45)
Payment Investigation Charges - applicable for TTs
rejected for errors
5.000   Charge is applicable for each instance that the transfer is resubmitted

Wire Transfer (Swift)
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Within Kingdom of Bahrain 5.000   BD 3/- if made over the internet
Outside Bahrain – HSBC Group Banks 7.000   BD 5/- if done over the internet
Outside Bahrain – non-HSBC Group Banks 8.000   BD 6/- if done over the internet
Global Transfers (Me2Me) n/a $7.000 Applicable for transfers made over the internet

Debit Cards (Local and International)
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Initial No Charge    
Replacement 5.000    

Cash Withdrawal & Balance Inquiry
HSBC ATMs in Bahrain No Charge    
Other Bank's ATMs in Bahrain 0.200    
HSBC ATMs outside Bahrain 1.000   Applicable exchange rate
Non-HSBC ATMs outside Bahrain 2.000   Applicable exchange rate
Reissue ATM PIN Code 5.000    
Balance Inquiry     Same charges apply as with cash withdrawal

Credit Cards
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Finance Charge – Classic Cards 2.50%    
Finance Charge – Gold Cards 2.50%    
Finance Charge – Advance Cards 2.25%    
Finance Charge – Premier Cards 2.00%    
Annual Membership –Classic Cards 20.000    
Annual Membership –Gold Cards 30.000 Free* * If status against deposits 1st year free
Annual Membership –Premier Cards Free    
The existing Finance Charge and Annual Fees will remain the same for all bank performed upgrades from Classic to either Gold or Advance Credit Cards.      
Card Replacement 5.000 5.000  
PIN Reissue 5.000 5.000  
Credit Card Cash Withdrawal Fee
Inside Bahrain 5.00%   Minimum BD 10.000
Outside Bahrain 5.00%   Minimum BD 10.000
      * Standard Finance Charges apply on all Cash withdrawls
Processing Fee for Foreign Currency Transaction     Up to 2.50% on foreign currency transactions
 Late Payment (monthly charge) 15.000 15.000  
 Insurance     0.65% of the outstanding amount
Over Limit (monthly charge) 12.000 12.000  
 Return Cheque 10.000    

Loans
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for Personal Loans 8.31%♦ 7.71%♦ 7 year P.Loan for BD10,000/- (conditions apply)
Administration fees for Personal Loans 4.5% (min BD100) 2.5% (min BD100)  
Insurance for Personal Loans     1.5% of the loan amount
Interest Rate for Auto Loans [NEW vehicle] 7.50%   5 year Auto Loan (Conditions apply)
Interest Rate for Auto Loans [USED vehicle] 8.50%   5 year Auto Loan (Conditions apply)
Administration Fees for Auto Loans     BD120/- for New vehicle, BD130/- for used vehicle
Life Insurance for Auto Loans     0.5% of the loan amount
Vehicle Insurance for Auto Loans     To be arranged by the customer
Administration for Mortgage Loans     1% of the loan amount or BD200/- whichever is higher
Life Insurance for Mortgage Loans n/a   To be arranged by the customer
Partial Settlement     1% of outstanding OR BD100/- whichever is lower

Overdrafts
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Interest Rates     Ranges from 10.25% to 13.75% based on financial assessment
Administrative Fees     Ranges from 0.75% to 1.00% 
Early Settlement Fees      
Personal/Auto Loans     1% of outstanding OR BD100/- whichever is lower
Mortgage Loans     0.75% of outstanding OR BD200/- whichever is lower
Postponement of Installment 25.000   BD25/- per installment + interest
Loan Past Due (monthly) 10.000   2% Penalty Interest to be charged in addition to the Late Payment Fee.
Loan Balance Certificate 10.000    

Payment Investigation Charges
  Branch Banking Advance* Additional information
Requested      
Amendment – Requested by customer 5.000    
Beneficiary claim no receipt – Customer error 5.000    
Recall Funds – Less than six months 5.000   Additional USD 40/- will be charged for other Bank charges.
Recall Funds – More than six months 10.000   Additional USD 80/- will be charged for other Bank charges.

* for Status customers, if no specific charge is mentioned, normal charges apply

* Unless stated, all charges in are BHD

* Effective Date 25.04.2011

Bahraini Nationals & GCC Nationals

Current/valid CPR copy OR current/valid Smart Card

If CPR/Smart Card is under issuance:

  • A letter issued by CPR/Smart Card regarding the address OR letter issued from the employer confirming the current residential address
  • Current/valid passport copy
  • Signed the undertaking letter
  • Proof of address

Expat Residence of Bahrain

  • Current/valid passport copy along with the residence permit page
  • Current/valid CPR

If CPR is under issuance:

  • A letter issued by CPR regarding the address OR letter issued from the employer confirming the current residential address
  • Signed the undertaking letter
  • Proof of address

Expat non-residence of Bahrain

  • Current/valid passport copy OR Current/valid ID
  • Proof of address

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