HSBC Bank vs Regions Bank

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

HSBC Bank 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 Regions Bank has 1,500 branches in 15 states in the South and Midwest. Checking and savings accounts require just $50 to open, with relatively lower requirements to waive fees. The unique Now Banking solution offers prepaid Visa, savings, and check cashing services with no account required.

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

	HSBC Bank	Regions Bank
	SPECIAL OFFER HSBC Advance Checking - $350 Bonus - Learn More Read HSBC Bank Review	SPECIAL OFFER LifeGreen Savings Account – Up to $100 Annual Savings Bonus - Learn More Read Regions Bank Review
	Benefits and Features
Savings	HSBC Direct Savings: 2.20% APY. $1 minimum opening deposit and no monthly service fee. Deposit checks easily by taking a picture with your phone using HSBC Mobile Banking.	Two types of Savings Account - Regions Savings, and Regions Lifegreen Savings. 0.01% APY. Regions Savings Account - minimum opening deposit $50. $5 monthly maintenance fee, unless you have $300 minimum daily balance. Regions Lifegreen Account - minimum opening deposit $50. Must have Regions Checking Account. No monthly maintenance fee.
CD	0.75% to 1.30% APY. Terms of 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years. 12-month CD APY of 0.95%. Minimum deposit of $1,000 to open.	0.01% - 0.50% APY. Terms ranging from 1 - 72 months. (Promotional rate of 1.25% - 1.40% APY for 8 - 11 Months) $500 minimum opening deposit for CDs with terms 90 days or longer. $2,500 minimum opening deposit for CDs with terms 7 - 89 days.
Checking	Basic Banking: no minimum requirements; $3 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 $10,000 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		Two types of Money Market accounts - Regions Money Market Account and Premium Money Market Account. Regions Money Market: $12 monthly fee. Premium Money Market: $15 monthly fee.
Customer Service	24/7	24/7 Telephone Customer Service
ATMs	Any HSBC ATMs in the U.S.; HSBC ATMs abroad may incur additional fees and foreign conversion rates.	More than 1900 ATMs in 15 Southern and Midwestern US states.
IRA CD		0.10% - 0.50% APY. (Promotional rate of 1.25% - 1.40% APY for 8 - 11 Months) Terms ranging from 6 months - 72 months. $250 minimum opening deposit.
IRA Money Market		0.01% APY. Minimum $50 opening deposit.
Locations	HSBC - 240+ branches, mostly on the West and East coasts HSBC Direct - online only	More than 1500 branches in 15 Southern and Midwestern US states.
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Pros & Cons	Pros: Global presence High online savings APY Cons: Not in every state	Pros: $50 to open checking account Relationship Rewards program LifeGreen Savings annual bonus Cons: No free checking option Limited branches Low savings APY
Bottom Line	Large full-service global bank... Read full review	South and Midwest bank with special reward programs... Read full review
	HSBC Advance Checking - $350 Bonus HSBC Premier Checking - $750 Bonus HSBC Direct Savings - 2.20% APY	LifeGreen Savings Account – Up to $100 Annual Savings Bonus LifeGreen® Checking Account - $200 Cash Bonus Regions Refer a Business - $150 Visa Reward Card
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Blank fields may indicate the information is not available, not applicable, or not known to CreditDonkey. Please visit the product website for details. HSBC Bank: Information including rates, fees, terms, and benefits was obtained on July 17, 2019 from published websites and is believed to be accurate, but not guaranteed. Regions Bank: Pricing information from published website as of 09/16/2019 based on 35203 zip code.

Which is Better: HSBC Bank or Regions Bank?

Still need help deciding which bank is better? Read the in-depth reviews below. You may also be interested in comparing HSBC Bank or Chase.

In short: HSBC Bank's savings and checking are impressive.

Articles on HSBC Bank

HSBC Bank Review
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HSBC Online Savings
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HSBC Advance Checking
Are you tired of not earning interest on your checking account? Maybe you want more than just check writing privileges in exchange for depositing your money. HSBC Advance Checking may make you look at banks in a different light.

HSBC Premier Checking
Are you looking for a checking account that does more than allow you to write checks? If you are a high net worth individual, the HSBC Premier Checking account may be what you need. This top-of-the-line checking account offers access to a personal Relationship Manager.

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Regions Bank Review
Regions Bank offers a variety of deposit products, easy account opening requirements, and special reward programs. Read on to see if this bank is right for you.
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