We’re the world’s largest and best trade bank. We support businesses to grow, connect, expand into new markets, and navigate an ever-changing global landscape.
Pioneering trade is in our roots
We’ve been financing new ways to trade for more than 160 years. Vivek Ramachandran, Head of Global Trade Solutions at HSBC, reveals why our trade teams are the best in the world – and solving some of our clients’ hardest problems.
We’re global connectors
With 5,000 trade specialists in more than 50 markets around the world, we have relationships that span supply chains.
Our global reach, coupled with our local knowledge, empowers businesses of all sizes to trade with confidence.
Trade animation
Duration: 1:24
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It all begins with trade.
Everything you buy comes from somewhere, and it’s finance that brings it to you.
From the seed of an idea that grows, matures, transforms, each time changing hands until it reaches yours.
HSBC connects the world through trade.
Infused with our finance, materials change, borders are crossed, capital is unlocked and industries flourish.
Trade brings component parts together to become something new, something real.
HSBC has been financing new ways to trade for 160 years, around the globe and in the digital world, across services bought and delivered by businesses entirely online.
HSBC is the world’s largest and best trade bank drawing perspective from a storied past to power you through an unclear future, providing direction and confidence, and opening up a world of opportunity.
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Trade matters
Our finance plays an instrumental role in opening up a world of opportunity – for our customers and beyond.
Taking Harris to the world
Find out how we’re enabling this UK-based Scotch whisky and gin business to taste success at home and abroad.
#1 Global Trade Finance Provider
Thousands of businesses have had their say – and we’re #1 in the Euromoney Trade Finance Survey for the ninth year running.
We’re trendspotters
From the growth in services to the realignment of supply chains, the trading environment is evolving constantly.
We have the expertise to identify new risks, support clients through uncertainty and unlock opportunities for growth.
Simplifying tariffs
The complicated world of trade tariffs is ever changing. Our Head of Global Trade Solutions and Chief Economic Advisor dispel some common myths.
Building resilience
Our 18-month study of 2,700 business revealed that expanding into new markets remains a core strategic objective for ambitious decision-makers.
We’re innovators
We’re making it faster and simpler for companies to do business.
We’re constantly investing in technology and innovative financial solutions to transform trade and address the evolving needs of our clients.
HSBC Trade pay
Duration: 0:55
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We’re making it quicker and simpler for businesses to trade.
HSBC TradePay, our fully digital solution lets companies access their loans precisely and pay their suppliers instantly.
Processing a drawdown takes less than a minute.
It needs just one simple payment data file.
And we monitor risk using AI and data analytics.
HSBC TradePay saves paperwork.
Which spares you effort and gives you control to send payments faster.
To strengthen your relationships and focus on what you do best.
We’re the world’s largest and best trade bank and HSBC TradePay is just one of the ways we’re digitalising paper-based processes transforming trade and opening up a world of opportunity.
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HSBC | Opening up a world of opportunity
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Finance + payment = HSBC TradePay
Our fully digital solution lets businesses access their trade loans and pay their suppliers at the same time.
Digital trade finance
HSBC TradeCash is helping clients turn sales into instant working capital, to fund growth and reduce administration.
Explore our solutions
Visit our Global Trade Solutions website to discover our full suite of products and services.
Content last updated: 14 August 2026