HSBC Bank is one of the world’s largest banks and now they’re offering one of the largest bonuses as a welcome deposit.
It’s becoming increasingly popular for banks to offer large bonuses if you open a new checking account, deposit new money, and satisfy a few other conditions. HSBC is getting into the game and the welcome bonus depends a lot on the account you open, the amount you’re able to deposit, and whether or not you can satisfy the other conditions.
If you’re in the mood to learn about some bonuses, I’m in the mood to share them with you!
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HSBC Premier Checking – up to $3,000
Start an HSBC Premier relationship today. You’ll enjoy premium banking with both local and global benefits and access to wealth solutions offered through HSBC Securities, (USA), Inc*.
Discover what HSBC Premier can offer you
- Access to wealth products, insights and advice from an HSBC Wealth Relationship Manager through HSBC Securities (USA) Inc.
- Easily open an account online, from the comfort of your home.
- Manage your banking needs across different time zones, with 24/7 support.
- Manage your money around the world – from global transfers to multi-currency needs.
- New to the U.S.? Build your U.S. credit history with one of our credit cards. Or if you’re buying a new home, you can use your international credit history to apply.
- Go beyond banking with special offers, referrals for tax advice, relocation services, and more.
Here’s how the offer works
You could earn up to $3,000 when you open a Premier checking and Premier Relationship Savings account by February 28, 2025 and complete qualifying activities:
- Add New Deposits to your Premier Relationship Savings account by March 31, 2025 and maintain your Premier Relationship Savings balance through June 30, 2025.
- Get a $1,000 Cash Bonus: Add and maintain New Deposits of $100,000 to $249,999
- Get a $2,000 Cash Bonus: Add and maintain New Deposits of $250,000 to $499,999
- Get a $3,000 Cash Bonus: Add and maintain New Deposits of $500,000+
If all offer requirements are met, the Cash Bonus will be deposited into your Premier Relationship Savings account by August 29, 2025.
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Definition of Key Terms
There are a few terms and conditions of this offer. First, you must be 18 years of age, have a Social Security number, a U.S. residential address and had U.S. residency for the past three years.
Next, New Money is defined as deposits “not previously held at any member of the HSBC Group in the U.S. You also need to keep those funds in your account and keep that account in good standing until the gift fulfillment. One gift per customer, including all individual and joint accounts (the first line name is what counts on joint accounts).
Finally, there are monthly maintenance fees on all of these accounts. You can avoid them by maintaining certain balances or meeting other conditions:
- HSBC Advance Checking Account: A $25 monthly maintenance fee if you do not maintain a combined U.S. personal deposit and investment balance of $10,000+ or $5,000+ and maintain a recurring direct deposit from a third party at least once per monthly cycle.
- HSBC Premier Checking Account: A $50 monthly maintenance fee if you do not maintain a combined U.S. personal deposit and investment balance of $75,000+.
The terms are pretty straightforward, nothing stands out as being particularly onerous.
How Does This Compare?
HSBC Bank offers some of the richest bank promotions and the monthly balance requirements are in line with similar offers. The highest bonus, $600, is on their Premier Checking product which requires a very high balance – a tall order but it comes with one of the biggest bonuses I’ve seen.
U.S. Bank – up to $450
Earn up to $450 when you open a new U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking account and complete qualifying activities. Subject to certain terms and limitations. Offer valid through April 17, 2025. Member FDIC.
Offer may not be available if you live outside of the U.S. Bank footprint or are not an existing client of U.S. Bank or State Farm.
Barclays – $200
Barclays Bank will give you a $200 if you open a new savings account and deposit $25,000 within 30 days of opening the account and maintain at least $25,000 in that account for 120 days. The savings account also pays a competitive interest rate of up to 4.50% APY while you wait.
BMO Checking – $350
BMO is offering a $350 bonus* when you open a BMO Checking account and have $4,000 in direct deposits within 90 days of opening. It is a very straightforward offer that is available nationwide.
*Conditions apply
Bank of America – $300 Bonus Offer
Bank of America offers a $300 Bonus Offer cash bonus if you open a new account and Set up and receive Qualifying Direct Deposits* totaling $2,000 or more into that new eligible account within 90 days of account opening. Bank of America Advantage SafeBalance Banking® for Family Banking accounts are not eligible for this offer. It has a monthly fee that is easy to have waived.
Chase Total Checking® – $300
Chase Bank will give you $300 when you open a Total Checking account and set up and receive direct deposits totaling $500 or more within 90 days. There is a $12 monthly fee that is waivable with a monthly direct deposit of just $500, so no gotchas on this deal!
Deposit products are offered in the U.S. by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Member FDIC.
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They used to have an affiliate program on CJ that paid pretty good. It was under the Beneficial bank brand.