Study abroad with HSBC International
Whether you're a parent wondering how much studying abroad would cost, a student looking to study overseas or you've recently graduated you'll get the international banking support from us.
How we can help students learning abroad
Open a bank account overseas before starting your course
We can help you open a non-resident account here, as well as a local account abroad, so you can start banking as soon as you arrive in the country.
- Get a dedicated team to help you open your accounts[@ibc]
- Set up your accounts and cards in advance while you’re still at home
- Learn to manage your own money, with your parents' support, with HSBC Premier
Expert banking services wherever you study
Choose from a wide range of products and services designed to help students and their parents while you learn.
- Easily manage all your global accounts while you work and study abroad
- Use your parents' credit history to help you get credit products in other countries
- Get supplementary debit and credit cards ready to use when you arrive
Special rates and products for students
With HSBC, you can enjoy preferential rates when you study abroad.
- Fees waived for Premier customers when you apply through our International Banking Centre (IBC)
- Preferential rates on money transfers for admission fees and other overseas education-related costs
- Preferential rates on secured loans against property or unsecured personal loans for education purposes[@tax-at-source]
HSBC Premier worldwide privileges
Students with HSBC Premier parents can enjoy the same benefits[@premier-qualification], with Premier status at home and abroad.
- Emergency assistance overseas, such as card replacement and emergency cash at any HSBC branch and worldwide travel insurance
- Contactless HSBC Premier Platinum Debit Card to use worldwide, with no withdrawal fees at HSBC ATMs overseas
How HSBC can help you study abroad
Start your academic life and enjoy more opportunities abroad with the support of our global network and expertise.
NRI student services
Our products and services are ideal for Indian students moving overseas or already studying abroad.
Overseas education partner offers
Get expert guidance as you prepare for, shortlist and apply to colleges and universities overseas[@third-party-merchant-disclaimer] [@partner-services].
Global Money Transfers
Send money abroad, make international payments and transfer money to your overseas accounts - free[@gmt-free-fees] using the HSBC India app.
Find out about how we can help
Begin your student life – paying rent, tracking money, making transfers – in an organised way with an HSBC NRE or NRO account.
Studying abroad FAQs
Read some of our most frequently asked questions about overseas education.
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