HSBC Bank vs Citibank

HSBC is a large full-service global bank. How does it compare to Citibank? Read our comparison chart below.

HSBC is a large multi-national bank and offers several checking accounts for different needs. HSBC Direct is the online banking operation and offers high interest savings for just $1 minimum deposit with no service fees.

While Citibank has 700 branches across the U.S. Accounts must be opened as a checking & savings package. Service fees and ways to waive are on the high side. Best for high-balance customers who can open one of the elite accounts to earn reward points, get preferred rates, and other perks.

Compare HSBC with Citibank, side-by-side. Read on for an in-depth look, including ratings, reviews, pros and cons.

	HSBC Bank	Citibank
	SPECIAL OFFER HSBC $450 Premier Checking Bonus - Learn More Read HSBC Review	SPECIAL OFFER Citi Accelerate Savings Account - 0.50% APY - Learn More Read Citibank Review
	Benefits and Features
Savings	HSBC Direct Savings: 0.15% APY. $1 minimum opening deposit and no monthly service fee. Deposit checks easily by taking a picture with your phone using HSBC Mobile Banking.	0.04% - 0.15% APY. No minimum deposit. $4.50 monthly fee unless you maintain an average monthly balance of $500.
CD	0.20% to 0.30% APY. Terms of 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years. 12-month CD APY of 0.30%. Minimum deposit of $1,000 to open.	0.05% - 0.25% APY. Terms ranging from 3 months to 5 years. Minimum opening deposit is $1,000 in CA, and NV, $2,500 in MD, DC, VA, and FL, $500 in all other markets.
Checking	Basic Banking: no minimum requirements; $1 monthly service fee Choice Checking: $15 monthly service fee waived if you set up direct deposit OR maintain a minimum monthly balance of $1,500 Advance Checking: $25 monthly service fee waived if you maintain a minimum monthly balance of $5,000 in combined HSBC deposit and investment accounts. Premier Checking: $50 monthly service fee waived if you maintain a minimum monthly balance of $75,000 in combined HSBC deposit and investment accounts.
Money Market		A.k.a 'Savings Plus' Account. 0.01% - 0.10% APY. Minimum opening deposit $100.
Customer Service	24/7	24/7 Live Customer Service (Telephone)
ATMs	Any HSBC ATMs in the U.S.; HSBC ATMs abroad may incur additional fees and foreign conversion rates.	2400 ATMs across the country. Citibank also works at all MoneyPass ATMs, which means access to over 60,000 no-fee ATMs.
IRA CD		Can convert an IRA to a regular CD account. 0.05% - 0.25% APY. Terms ranging from 3 months to 5 years. Minimum opening deposit is $1,000 in CA, and NV, $2,500 in MD, DC, VA, and FL, $500 in all other markets.
IRA Money Market		Can convert an IRA account to a regular Money Market account. 0.01% - 0.10% APY. Minimum opening deposit $100.
Locations	HSBC - 240+ branches, mostly on the West and East coasts HSBC Direct - online only	700 Citibank branches across 13 states (mostly in California and New York)
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Pros & Cons	Pros: Global presence High online savings APY Cons: Not in every state	Pros: Perks for high balance customers Many fee-free ATMs Global presence Cons: No free checking option Higher balance requirements Low savings APY
Bottom Line	Large full-service global bank... Read full review	Large national bank best for high balance customers... Read full review
	HSBC $450 Premier Checking Bonus HSBC Premier Checking - Up to $600 Cash Bonus HSBC Direct Savings - 0.15% APY	Citi Accelerate Savings Account - 0.50% APY Citi Account Packages - Up to $1,500 Bonus Citi Savings Account - Up to $2,700 Bonus
Blank fields may indicate the information is not available, not applicable, or not known to CreditDonkey. Please visit the product website for details. HSBC: Data points including rates, fees, terms, and benefits was obtained on December 20, 2020 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. Citibank: Pricing information from published website as of 06/12/2021.

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