Welcome to HSBC South Africa
HSBC South Africa, part of the HSBC Group, offers its clients global reach and connectivity as well as in-depth local knowledge.
HSBC’s connectivity and worldwide footprint enables us to offer our corporate clients a global perspective combined with local knowledge and expertise. We connect customers with opportunities across 90 per cent of the world’s trade flows.
Agreement with FirstRand Bank
As announced on 26 September 2024, HSBC has reached an agreement to transfer the business of its branch in South Africa to FirstRand Bank Limited. All required regulatory and governmental approvals were received on 10 June 2025.
The transaction will include the transfer of the branch’s clients and banking assets and liabilities, and will provide transferred clients with continued access to banking services in South Africa. It is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
HSBC South Africa will continue to serve its branch clients as usual until the transfer of the business is completed.
For any client queries, please contact your relationship manager or get in touch through our regular contact channels.
Please see also our press release issued on 26 September 2024. (PDF, 88KB)
Reporting Fraud
Fraud alert
If you think or if you suspect anyone has attempted to compromise your financial details or you have been a victim of fraud, kindly contact the South African Police Services for them to conduct a comprehensive investigation to ensure that the law deals with the fraudsters.
You may find some useful information on the South African Fraud Prevention Services
Beware of phishing - Everyone should be wary of online phishing scams. Phishing is an attempt by criminals to 'fish' for personal information such as the security credentials you use for online banking/purchase, or to convince you to click an embedded malicious file/link. To find out more, please read our Security Tips, Protecting Your Business or click here to find out the steps to manage fraud (PDF, 511KB)
Corporate Banking
Commercial Banking (CMB) in South Africa consists of a dedicated team of Relationship Managers and Client Service Managers responsible for developing and managing long-term relationships with clients across South Africa. Due to our global footprint, HSBC Africa is able to provide local clients access to other countries and international relationship managers, whilst providing the same to overseas clients.
Global Banking and Markets
Connecting institutional investors to global growth opportunities, with dedicated local support and expertise. HSBC opens global market opportunities.
Global Private Banking
Private Banking provides tailored wealth management services to help grow, manage and preserve your wealth.