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Overseas Education

Empowering your child's journey with seamless banking and expert guidance

Nurturing global dreams

Whether you're a parent planning for your child's future or a student aspiring to study abroad, HSBC Premier is your partner in achieving your goals. Together, let's embark on this exciting journey.

Why choose HSBC Premier for international education?

HSBC Premier is committed to your child's educational success. Our tailored financial solutions and expert educational support work in tandem to make your child's international education journey smooth and rewarding.

  • Open an overseas account1 before your child sets off on their journey
  • Instantly send money to your child with zero transfer fees and real-time foreign exchange rates via the HSBC Everyday Global Account2
  • Equip your child with a supplementary debit and credit card for day-to-day spending, travel or emergencies
  • Extend the same HSBC Premier privileges3 you enjoy to your child for their convenience at home and abroad
  • Provide your child a competitive advantage when applying for top boarding schools and overseas universities. Our partners Prepworks4 and AUG5 offer complimentary comprehensive and professional education consultations for university admissions.

Getting finances ready before leaving Malaysia

  • Overseas account opening1
    Open an overseas account before your child sets off on their journey
  • HSBC Everyday Global Account2
    Your child can access up to 11 currencies in one account with ZERO fee international transfers and real-time foreign exchange rates
  • Supplementary credit and debit card
    Equip your child with supplementary cards for day-to-day spending, travel, and emergencies

Continued banking support upon arrival

  • 24/7 Contact Centre
    24/7 emergency assistance via contact centre hotline
  • Emergency cash
    Access emergency cash at any HSBC branch around the world
  • Worldwide HSBC Premier status recognition3
    Your child will enjoy the same Premier privileges as you

Resources to help you along the way

 

Tips and guides for everything from education planning to funding.

 

An exciting new chapter starts with being prepared.

 

Resources for planning your next step after graduation.

How to apply

New to HSBC Premier

To join HSBC Premier, you must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Maintain a Total Relationship Balance (TRB)6 with us of RM300,000 or more at all times
  • Have a minimum home loan of RM1,000,000 with your Premier Mortgage7
  • Have a minimum monthly salary8 of RM20,000 credited each month into an HSBC/HSBC Amanah account/-i in Malaysia 

An HSBC Premier account fee of RM150 (and applicable tax, if any) will be applied for any month you don't meet the Premier eligibility criteria.

Already an HSBC Premier customer?

Ready to open an overseas account? Book an appointment and we'll guide you through the process.

For more information call us on 1300 88 9393 (local) or +603 8321 5222 (from overseas).

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As a partner on your international journey, we'll connect you to a world of new opportunities.

 

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T&Cs apply. Offer ends 31 December 2024.

HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad 198401015221 (127776-V). Member of PIDM. Protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor.

1Subject to host country/region's approval.

2Member of PIDM. Protected by PIDM up to RM250,000 for each depositor. For more information, please visit HSBC/HSBC Amanah Everyday Global Account/-i at hsbc.com.my/ega.

3For spouse and all children age 18-30. As long as Premier Family’s Primary HSBC/HSBC Amanah Premier customer in Malaysia meets the Premier criteria via: (i) Total Relationship Balances of at least RM300,000 at all times (ii) Premier Mortgage (iii) Premier by Perks@Work (iv) Premier Payroll. Premier Family extension to all children will expire on his/her 30th birthday.. Thereafter, the child would need to meet Premier eligibility on their own to continue to enjoy fee waiver and if the customer fails to meet any of the above eligibility criteria, monthly account fee of RM150 (and applicable tax, if any) will be charge.

4HSBC International Education PrepWorks Consultation Services and Offers Terms and Conditions.

5HSBC International Education AUG Consultation Services and Offers Terms and Conditions

6Total Relationship Balance (TRB) includes any: Deposits in Current Account/-i, Savings Account/-i, Time Deposits, Term Deposits-i, and/or Investments in Unit Trust funds/Shariah-compliant Unit Trust funds, Structured Investments/-i, Dual Currency Investments/-i and/or Direct Retail bond, and/or Cash value from Family Takaful/Life Insurance products with investment-linked and savings components.

7Account fee waiver for the first 12 months from joining HSBC/HSBC Amanah Premier Mortgage. Starting from 13th month you are required to meet the primary eligibility criteria. 

8Minimum monthly salary of RM20,000 credited continuously into HSBC/HSBC Amanah Account/-i in Malaysia for the first 12 months from joining HSBC/HSBC Amanah Premier Payroll. Starting from 13th month you are required to meet the primary eligibility criteria.

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