hsbc current account review

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Average Ratings
Ease of use3.9/10 Based on 12 ratings
Customer Service2.6/10 Based on 11 ratings
Reviewer Rating3.2/10
Overall Rating3/10 Based on 23 ratings
30% Recommended6 out of 20 Reviews

Review of HSBC Current Account

By dan2897 Rank: Corporal on 25th Jan 2007

dan2897's Ratings
Ease of use7/10
Customer Service1/10
Overall value3/10
no dan2897's recommendation

Good Points

The website for internet banking is easy to use.

Bad Points

Inconsistent advice from different members of staff in call centres and in branches
Call centre staff are not empowered to do anything of any substance or use
Heavy charges if you go overdrawn - without mercy

General Comments

I have banked with them for 15 years, but I have now had enough of their poor customer service and lack of helpfulness when I needed them. Like many who complain here, I have had overdraft problems (my fault I completely accept), but when the charges stack up each month, it's not difficult to get in a vicious circle where the charges send you overdrawn the next month. They sent me a "we notice you are going overdrawn. How can we help you sort it out?" letter recently, so I called them and discovered that there was no help available, except that I could apply for an overdraft (and applying for it would cost me £25).

I refuse to give HSBC any more of my money, and I am switching accounts. Unfortunately, I am sure they couldn't care less!

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