HSBC has been around since 1865 and has grown into one of the largest banking and financial services companies. HSBC has the goal of being the number one international bank for your commercial, global, and private banking needs.  If you have received your HSBC credit or debit card you will want to activate it right away. We have provided a quick “how to” activation guide below for you to activate or verify your HSBC credit or debit card online.

how to activate- HSBC Online Account

what you need:

  • internet access
  • social security number
  • valid HSBC account or HSBC card (credit/debit)
  • other personal information

what to do:

  • visit: www.us.hsbc.com/onlineaccount
  • read and review the “Electronic Delivery Disclosure Notice” and then click on the box next to the words “I have read and agree to the Electronic Delivery Disclosure Notice”
  • read and review  the “Terms and Conditions” and then click on the box next the words “I have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions” and then click the red “Accept” button
  • type in your social security number in the space provided
  • type in your email in the space provided
  • type in your phone number in the spaces provided
  • from the drop down box select how you prefer to go about verifying your account
  • type in the required information and then click on the “Continue” button
  • proceed to provide all the required and requested information and the “Set Up Log On” page and the “Set Security Questions” page and continue until you receive your confirmation that you have successfully activated your new HSBC online account
  • once your are logged in, click on the “Activate New Card” button and follow the reminder instructions