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Advance Current Account

Have everything you need from a current account, paired with all the privileges of HSBC Advance. Like always having a team of dedicated Relationship Managers on hand.

International debit card: * Monthly transactions: Monthly fee*: Internet banking:
Free Unlimited and free Free Yes

Here's what you get:

  • A Current Account available in Omani Rials, UAE dirham, US dollars, euro, pound sterling and other major currencies
  • A team of Relationship Managers - they'll help you maximize your money and spot suitable investment opportunities
  • Overdrafts, AutoPay and standing instructions

International debit card *

  • Get accepted at over 25 million retail outlets worldwide and over 1 million ATMs
  • Withdraw up to OMR 1,000 from HSBC Oman ATMs and up to OMR 500 from OmanNet ATMs, daily
  • Link up to two additional accounts to your debit card*, so you can access all your accounts, any time you need

Plus:

  • Free unlimited transactions every month
  • Free Internet Banking, Phone Banking and SMS alerts – bank where and when it suits
  • Free cheque books – and if your card is lost or stolen, use ‘Stop Cheque’
HSBC Advance*
Monthly income OMR 700 (equiv.); or
Combined average relationship balance OMR 10,000 (equiv.)


*Current accounts are also available in currencies other than those mentioned above.
OMR 5 fixed monthly charge (not charged if relationship balance of OMR 10,000 or more is maintained)

*No minimum balance is required if the account is linked to a personal loan

Advance
Minimum salary required OMR 700 /month
Monthly service charge OMR 5
OR
Combined average relationship balance required OMR 10,000
Monthly charge if the balance falls below the minimum required OMR 5

Notes:
While there is no minimum balance charge applicable, the account is auto closed if there is no balance maintained in the account for three consecutive months.

Debit Card Tariffs
Description Tariff
Debit Card annual fee OMR 1
Debit Card replacement OMR 2
Re-issuance of PIN Free
Usage fee in OMAN at HSBC ATMs
Cash withdrawal/deposit NIL
Balance enquiry NIL
Mini-Statement NIL
Transfer within HSBC OMAN accounts NIL
Utility bill payments NIL
HSBC Credit Card payment NIL
In OMAN at OmanNet ATMs
Cash withdrawal* NIL
Balance enquiry* NIL
Internationally at other HSBC ATMs
Cash withdrawal* OMR 1
Balance enquiry* NIL
Internationally at Visa/PLUS ATMs
Cash withdrawal* OMR 2
Balance enquiry* NIL
HSBC Debit Cards
Foreign currency transactions Debit Card transactions that are not in your billing currency will be converted at a wholesale market rate, attracting a processing fee of up to 2.6%
Copy of sales slip OMR 10
Charge for disputing a transaction subsequently found to be genuine OMR 10
* Rate per transaction


Phone Banking
Registration Free
Re-issuance of Phone Banking PIN Free
Enquiries on account balances, Free transactions and cheques Free
Ordering cheque books Free
Funds transfer between Free HSBC Oman accounts Free
Remittances Please refer to note in Manual under Outward Remittances
Statement by fax Free
Fax back of time deposit rates Free
Fax back of foreign exchange rates Free
Utility bill payments (OIFC bills) Free
Set up of standing instructions Free*
Stop payments for cheques OMR 5 per instruction (either single cheque or a number of cheques serially numbered)
*Though set up is free, standard remittance charges apply.


Personal Internet Banking
Registration Free
Re-issuance of Personal Internet Banking password Free
Enquiries on account balance(s), and transactions history Free
Enquiries on Credit Card balance(s) and transaction history Free
Funds transfer between HSBC OMAN accounts Free
Ordering cheque books Free
E-statements Free
Opening additional Savings account Free
Remittances Please refer to note in Manual under Outward Remittances
Utility bill payments (OIFC bills) Free
Opening time deposit account Free
Enquiry on time deposit rate Free
Set up of standing instructions Free


Cheques
Cheques sent for collection
OMR cheques
Local Currency Clearing Free
Special Clearing OMR 10 per cheque
Foreign currency cheques
If Cheques are purchased OMR 10 per cheque
If Cheques are sent on collection OMR 5 per cheque
Cheque returned (Returned unpaid due to insufficient funds) OMR 15 per cheque
Stop payments for cheques OMR 5 per instruction (either single cheque or a number of cheques serially numbered)
Notes:
a. Clearing bank/ Drawee bank and postage charges, if any, will be charged to customer
b. Cheques, drafts or pay orders are purchased subject to the terms and conditions applicable to such transactions from time to time, and as agreed by the customer and the bank


Standing Instructions
Setting up/Amendments* - OMR 1 for intrabank SI per instruction
- OMR 2 for other standing instructions
- Free through Phone Banking
Notes:
HSBC Oman is NOT responsible for Inward Remittance Charges (IRC) incurred by the Inward Remittance Receiving (beneficiary) Country.


Inward Remittances
  A/C holders Non-A/C holders
In OMR
If paid in cash Free OMR 15
If credited to the beneficiary's account with us:
- In A different currency than the transfer currency
- In the same currency as the transfer currency
Free
OMR 2
OMR 5
Not applicable
N/A
N/A
If credited to the beneficiary's account with other bank in OMAN N/A OMR 10
Notes:
a) Beneficiary of the remittance may be required to pay a charge depending on the conditions set by the remitter or his/her bank
b) For non-account holders, remittances will be paid in cash only if the remittance has originated from an HSBC Group Bank
c) If the amount is to be credited in another currency to an HSBC account, the prevailing exchange rate will apply
d) There is a 1% charge for withdrawal or deposit in currency notes other than OMR


Outward Remittances
Telegraphic Transfer (TT) Electronic(1) (Internet Banking) Manual(2) (Branch & Phone Banking)
Transfers within Oman
-Plus RTGS charges per transfer
OMR 1
OMR 0.700
OMR 1
OMR 0.700
International TT issuance OMR 5 OMR 3
Electronic (Me2Me) Transfer to your own account held with another HSBC Group entity via Personal Internet Banking USD 7 every transfer using Global Transfers
Additional charge to send payment in full within HSBC Group (Charges 'OUR') OMR 5
Additional charge to send payment in full outside HSBC Group(a) (Charges 'OUR') OMR 10
Electronic (Me2Me) Transfer to your own account held with another HSBC Group entity via Personal Internet Banking USD7 every transfer using Personal Internet Banking
Recall of TT funds/Investigation of TT status OMR 5
Cashier order/Demand draft
Issuance OMR 2
Cancellation OMR 2
Stop payment OMR 5
Notes:
1. Electronic = Transactions originating from Internet Banking and Electronic Standing Instructions.
2. Manual = Transactions originating through branches and Telephone Banking.

Above charges are HSBC Oman charges only. Other banks, including HSBC offices abroad, may deduct their charges from the remittance amount.

a) Value date is subject to respective currency cut off time and holidays
b) No deductions by HSBC and our correspondents are guaranteed. However, some non-HSBC beneficiary banks in the United States may still deduct their charges from the total remittance amount
c) Enjoy free Fast CHEQUE transfers from any of your accounts in Oman to your own NRI account with HSBC India. Please contact your NRI relationship manager for more details
d) A commission of 1% is charged is customer pays in currency notes other than OMR
e) For issuance of DDs where cover is required, an additional OMR 2 is charged


HSBC Advance Credit Card Tariffs
Description Tariff
Primary Card annual fee Free
Supplementary Cards 2 Free
Minimum Payment 5% of Outstanding Balance or OMR 10 (Whichever is higher)
Finance charges (retail transactions)* 1.5% per month
Finance charges (cash transactions)* 1.5% per month
Cash advance fee 3% or OMR 5 (whichever is higher)
Card Replacement Fee (Lost) OMR 5
Late Payment Fee OMR 10
Overlimit Fee OMR 5
Copy of Sales Slip OMR 10
Copy of Previous Statement:
Up to 6 months old
6-12 months
more than 12 months

OMR 1
OMR 3
OMR 5
Returned Cheque Fee OMR 15
Charge for disputing a transaction subsequently found to be genuine OMR 10
Access to HSBC Account through HSBC ATMs Inside Oman: FREE
Outside Oman: OMR 1 per transaction
Access to HSBC Account through MasterCard/Cirrus ATMs OMR 2 per transaction
Foreign Currency Transactions Up to 2.6% per transaction
Credit Shield Plus 0.65% of outstanding balance


Other Services
Statement of account/retrieval of documents
Extra copy (last 6 months) OMR 1
Extra copy (6-12 months old) OMR 3
Extra copy (beyond last 12 months) OMR 5
Miscellaneous
Issuance of certificate (Account Balance, No liability balance confirmation certificate etc) OMR 2
Deposit/withdrawal in currency notes other than OMR 1%
Closure of an Account, within 3 months of its opening OMR 2
Emergency encashment fee Free
Financial benefits
Personal loans 0.5% discount on standard rate
For a Advance banking customer who wishes to open an account overseas, we can offer the following services for a service fee of USD100

- Setting up the accounts in another country prior to arrival/without the customer needing to visit the country
- Transfer of the customer's credit history
- Individual Needs Review
- Support until the account is up & running
- Full onboarding service

Sole Account

You need to complete the Account opening process by personally visiting any of our Branch or Customer Service Centres, with the following documents:

  • Identity Card (for Omanis)
  • Valid Passport with valid Visa (expatriates) + valid Resident Card
  • Salary certificate (for customers working in government/public sector companies)
  • Original trade license (for all self-employed customers)
  • Salary Transfer Letter (for customers working in private sector companies). Only one applicant is required to provide the Salary Certificate/transfer letter but it is mandatory that all the joint applicants are Oman residents

Joint Account

Both you and your joint applicant(s) need to complete the Account opening process by personally visiting any of our Branch or Customer Service Centres, with the following documents:

  • Identity Card (for Omanis)
  • Valid Passport with valid Visa (expatriates) + valid Resident Card
  • Original trade license (for all self-employed customers)
  • Salary certificate (for customers working in government/public sector companies)
  • Salary Transfer Letter (for customers working in private sector companies). Only one applicant is required to provide the Salary Certificate/transfer letter but it is mandatory that all the joint applicants are Oman residents

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