HSBC Bank vs Synchrony Bank

HSBC is a large full-service global bank. How does it compare to Synchrony Bank? 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 Synchrony Bank offers high interest savings with an ATM card for easy withdrawals. There is no minimum deposit. Their CDs require a $2,000 minimum deposit to open. There are no service fees for any products.

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

	HSBC Bank	Synchrony Bank
	SPECIAL OFFER HSBC $200 Advance Checking Bonus - Learn More Read HSBC Review	SPECIAL OFFER High Yield Savings - 0.60% APY - Learn More Read Synchrony Bank 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.	0.60% APY. No monthly service fee and no minimum deposit. An ATM card is provided for easy withdrawal. Synchrony will refund ATM fees for other banks up to $5 per statement cycle
CD	0.30% to 0.40% APY. Terms of 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years. 12-month CD APY of 0.40%. Minimum deposit of $1,000 to open.	0.15% to 0.80% APY. Terms of 3 months to 5 years. Minimum deposit of $2,000 to open.
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		0.50% APY. No monthly service fee and no minimum deposit.
Customer Service	24/7	Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm (ET); Sat-Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (ET)
ATMs	Any HSBC ATMs in the U.S.; HSBC ATMs abroad may incur additional fees and foreign conversion rates.	Any ATMs with Plus or Accel logos
IRA CD		0.15% to 0.80% APY. Terms of 3 months to 5 years. Minimum deposit of $2,000 to open.
IRA Money Market		0.50% APY.
Locations	HSBC - 240+ branches, mostly on the West and East coasts HSBC Direct - online only	Online Only
	CreditDonkey® Reviews
Savings
Checking
Customer Service
Money Market
Pros & Cons	Pros: Global presence High online savings APY Cons: Not in every state	Pros: Savings with ATM card High APY All balance tiers receive same rate Cons: No checking account $2,000 minimum deposit for CDs Limited customer service hours
Bottom Line	Large full-service global bank... Read full review	Good online bank offering high interest rates... Read full review
	HSBC $200 Advance Checking Bonus HSBC Advance Checking - Up to $240 Cash Bonus HSBC $450 Premier Checking Bonus	High Yield Savings - 0.60% APY Money Market Certificate of Deposit
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. Synchrony Bank: Pricing information from published website as of 1/16/2021.

Which is Better: HSBC or Synchrony Bank?

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

Articles on HSBC Bank

HSBC Bank Review
HSBC Bank offers a full array of services for different needs, including a high-yield online savings and several checking options. But there are downsides. Read on for the pros and cons.
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HSBC Direct Savings
Are you tired of abysmal interest rates on your savings accounts? Maybe you've even abandoned the thought of a savings account because it just doesn't seem worth it anymore.
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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.

Articles on Synchrony Bank

Synchrony Bank Review
Synchrony offers some of the highest savings and CD rates. But there are downsides. Read this review before you open an account.
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