Unparalleled network
HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions.
Our businesses and customers
Our global businesses serve more than 40 million customers. They range from individual savers and investors to some of the world’s biggest companies and governments.
We have been connecting customers to opportunities since 1865
Our brand
The HSBC brand is recognised worldwide. Our latest advertising campaign highlights our role in helping people, businesses and communities to thrive.
HSBC in two minutes
We support businesses to trade and grow and help people to manage their money. Watch our short animation to find out more about us.
Our history
HSBC was established in 1865 to finance trade between Europe and Asia. The experiences of the past 150 years have helped form the bank’s character across the world.
News and insight
Coronavirus and the environment
COVID-19 may spur long-term changes in the way people work, shop and travel.
HSBC announces COVID-19 donation fund
We are donating USD25 million to support the international response to the coronavirus.
Smart buildings cut emissions
New technologies that make buildings greener and more energy-efficient are on the rise.