HSBC personal loan reviews

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HSBC's overall rating for personal loans

(as rated by the Mozo community)

6.4 / 10

based on 19 reviews

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Featured personal loan from HSBC

HSBC Unsecured Personal Loan (Fixed)

interest rate

8.50% p.a.to 16.99% p.a.

comparison rate*

9.06% p.a.to 17.53% p.a.based on $30,000
over 5 years

fees

$150.00upfront and $5.00/month
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Recent HSBC personal loan reviews

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   4 / 10

They are only interested in a bit more money

If I pay off the loan early I pay a fee. As I am paid fortnightly, I am paying half of my monthly repayment each fortnight but the are two months in the year when there are three fortnightly pays. I must be going to pay my loan early and so the...

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If I pay off the loan early I pay a fee. As I am paid fortnightly, I am paying half of my monthly repayment each fortnight but the are two months in the year when there are three fortnightly pays. I must be going to pay my loan early and so the bank when make the early payment fee.

    Price   6 / 10

    Features   3 / 10

    Customer service   5 / 10

    Convenience   5 / 10

    Trust   4 / 10

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Malcolm, New South Wales, reviewed almost 4 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   8 / 10

Battler of earth

I am a single father with 2 boys trying to make ends meet in this chaotic world I deserve a chance for me my boys

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I am a single father with 2 boys trying to make ends meet in this chaotic world I deserve a chance for me my boys

    Price   9 / 10

    Features   9 / 10

    Customer service   8 / 10

    Convenience   8 / 10

    Trust   9 / 10

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Cameron , , reviewed about 4 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   7 / 10

Very satisfactory

The Bank is trustworthy and operates very professionally and has access world wide. A good bank to deal with.

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The Bank is trustworthy and operates very professionally and has access world wide. A good bank to deal with.

    Price   5 / 10

    Features   5 / 10

    Customer service   7 / 10

    Convenience   5 / 10

    Trust   7 / 10

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Barry, Western Australia, reviewed over 4 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   9 / 10

Service

Hsb only one to give me a loan

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Hsb only one to give me a loan

    Price   7 / 10

    Features   7 / 10

    Customer service   7 / 10

    Convenience   7 / 10

    Trust   8 / 10

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Flo, Queensland, reviewed almost 5 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   7 / 10

Local knowledge, global reach

Little waiting time in branches, customer service in store is precise and value added. Competitive sales and products and knowledge of personal/business banking solutions for Australia and world is outstanding.

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Little waiting time in branches, customer service in store is precise and value added. Competitive sales and products and knowledge of personal/business banking solutions for Australia and world is outstanding.

    Price   6 / 10

    Features   8 / 10

    Customer service   7 / 10

    Convenience   3 / 10

    Trust   7 / 10

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Name not supplied, Victoria, reviewed over 5 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   9 / 10

Interest free

Very good product from HSBC with interest free personal loan.

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Very good product from HSBC with interest free personal loan.

    Price   10 / 10

    Features   10 / 10

    Customer service   10 / 10

    Convenience   8 / 10

    Trust   10 / 10

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Bob, Queensland, reviewed almost 6 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   7 / 10

All laid out in clear English

Convenient to use their cards at most stores/retailers.

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Convenient to use their cards at most stores/retailers.

    Price   4 / 10

    Features   2 / 10

    Customer service   4 / 10

    Convenience   4 / 10

    Trust   9 / 10

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Grant, Victoria, reviewed almost 6 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   0 / 10

Grrr

Most difficult and misleading bank I have ever dealt with.

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Most difficult and misleading bank I have ever dealt with.

    Price   0 / 10

    Features   0 / 10

    Customer service   0 / 10

    Convenience   0 / 10

    Trust   0 / 10

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Paul, Victoria, reviewed almost 6 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   10 / 10

Simplified Process

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Simplified Process

    Price   10 / 10

    Features   9 / 10

    Customer service   10 / 10

    Convenience   10 / 10

    Trust   10 / 10

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Karthikeyan, New South Wales, reviewed about 7 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   8 / 10

They have been wonderful from the very first day. Application was easy and they never hassle you by constant call that other banks do.

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They have been wonderful from the very first day. Application was easy and they never hassle you by constant call that other banks do.

    Price   3 / 10

    Features   6 / 10

    Customer service   10 / 10

    Convenience   2 / 10

    Trust   8 / 10

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Tamara, Victoria, reviewed over 7 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   10 / 10

It was so good to have your bank grant you a personal loan within a couple of weeks of arriving as an immigrant all very new to the situation. Great stuff.

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It was so good to have your bank grant you a personal loan within a couple of weeks of arriving as an immigrant all very new to the situation. Great stuff.

    Price   10 / 10

    Features   10 / 10

    Customer service   10 / 10

    Convenience   10 / 10

    Trust   10 / 10

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John, Queensland, reviewed over 7 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   5 / 10

This was a great bank product. Happy with the service.

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This was a great bank product. Happy with the service.

    Price   4 / 10

    Features   5 / 10

    Customer service   7 / 10

    Convenience   4 / 10

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Justin, Victoria, reviewed over 8 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   5 / 10

The debt monthly calculation (of fixed interest rate loan) is not clear. I am not sure how they calculate it each month as it is always different. It needs to be clear so customers feel secure with them. I feel that I pay more than what the...

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The debt monthly calculation (of fixed interest rate loan) is not clear. I am not sure how they calculate it each month as it is always different. It needs to be clear so customers feel secure with them. I feel that I pay more than what the interest rate was supposed to be.

    Price   3 / 10

    Features   2 / 10

    Customer service   6 / 10

    Convenience   8 / 10

    Trust   5 / 10

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Rima, Australian Capital Territory, reviewed over 8 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   9 / 10

Very easy to apply on-line to get a personal loan from HSBC. Very straight forward. Customer service was immediate and it was easy to deal with staff.

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Very easy to apply on-line to get a personal loan from HSBC. Very straight forward. Customer service was immediate and it was easy to deal with staff.

    Price   9 / 10

    Features   9 / 10

    Customer service   9 / 10

    Convenience   9 / 10

    Trust   9 / 10

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Susan, Queensland, reviewed over 9 years ago

HSBC

HSBC personal loan review

Overall rating   1 / 10

The customer service that HSBC provides to its personal loan customers is poor.

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The customer service that HSBC provides to its personal loan customers is poor.

    Price   5 / 10

    Features   4 / 10

    Customer service   0 / 10

    Convenience   1 / 10

    Trust   1 / 10

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Sunita, New South Wales, reviewed about 10 years ago

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Personal loan comparisons on Mozo - rates updated daily

  • Australian Military Bank Unsecured Personal Loan (Variable)

    Australian Military Bank Unsecured Personal Loan (Variable)

    • A Variable Rate Personal Loan giving you flexibility, a competitive interest rate and fast approval
    • Tailored rates based on your personal credit history
    • Apply online. Redraw Facility

    interest rate

    7.88% p.a.to 18.82% p.a.

    comparison rate*

    8.72% p.a.to 20.22% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    fees

    $100.00upfront
    and
    $10.00/month

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    Terms from 1 to 7 years. Representative example: a 5 year $30,000 loan at 7.88% would cost $37,094.22 including fees.
    • A Variable Rate Personal Loan giving you flexibility, a competitive interest rate and fast approval
    • Tailored rates based on your personal credit history
    • Apply online. Redraw Facility
    • Other benefits:
    • Upfront fee: $100
    • Monthly fee: $10.00
    • Exit fee: $0.00
    • Repayment options: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
    • Security required: Unsecured
    • Minimum loan amount: $1,000.00
    • Maximum loan amount: $80,000.00
    • Minimum loan term: 1 Year
    • Maximum loan term: 7 Years
    Overall rating

    5.9

    Based on 33 Australian Military Bank personal loan reviews

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  • Wisr Unsecured Personal Loan (Fixed)

    Wisr Unsecured Personal Loan (Fixed)

    • Low personalised rates, for borrowers with strong credit
    • Borrow between $5,000-$50,000
    • Easy online application - Get a response in minutes

    interest rate

    8.50% p.a.to 19.95% p.a.

    comparison rate*

    9.36% p.a.to 20.91% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    fees

    $595.00upfront
    and
    $0.00/month

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    Terms from 3 to 5 years. Representative example: a 5 year $30,000 loan at 8.50% would cost $37,524.76 including fees.
    • Low personalised rates, for borrowers with strong credit
    • Borrow between $5,000-$50,000
    • Easy online application - Get a response in minutes
    • Other benefits:
    • Upfront fee: $595
    • Monthly fee: $0.00
    • Exit fee: $0.00
    • Repayment options: Monthly
    • Security required: Unsecured
    • Minimum loan amount: $5,000.00
    • Maximum loan amount: $50,000.00
    • Minimum loan term: 3 Years
    • Maximum loan term: 5 Years
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  • St.George Unsecured Personal Loan Special Offer (Variable)

    St.George Unsecured Personal Loan Special Offer (Variable)

    • Fast and simple online application
    • Borrow from $2K to $40K
    • Choose to repay your loan from 1 to 7 years

    interest rate

    11.99% p.a.to 18.99% p.a.

    comparison rate*

    13.07% p.a.to 20.02% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    fees

    $195.00upfront
    and
    $12.00/month

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    Terms from 1 to 7 years. Representative example: a 5 year $30,000 loan at 11.99% would cost $40,945.91 including fees.
    • Fast and simple online application
    • Borrow from $2K to $40K
    • Choose to repay your loan from 1 to 7 years
    • Other benefits:
    • Upfront fee: $195
    • Monthly fee: $12.00
    • Exit fee: $0.00
    • Repayment options: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
    • Security required: Unsecured
    • Minimum loan amount: $2,000.00
    • Maximum loan amount: $40,000.00
    • Minimum loan term: 1 Year
    • Maximum loan term: 7 Years
    Overall rating

    6.9

    Based on 444 St.George personal loan reviews

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  • HSBC Unsecured Personal Loan (Fixed)

    HSBC Unsecured Personal Loan (Fixed)

    • Apply online and get an instant response in 60 seconds
    • Borrow from $5,000 up to $50,000
    • Fixed set monthly repayment terms to help you manage your budget

    interest rate

    8.50% p.a.to 16.99% p.a.

    comparison rate*

    9.06% p.a.to 17.53% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    fees

    $150.00upfront
    and
    $5.00/month

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    More info

    Terms from 1 to 5 years. Representative example: a 5 year $30,000 loan at 8.50% would cost $37,379.76 including fees.
    • Apply online and get an instant response in 60 seconds
    • Borrow from $5,000 up to $50,000
    • Fixed set monthly repayment terms to help you manage your budget
    • Other benefits:
    • Upfront fee: $150
    • Monthly fee: $5.00
    • Exit fee: $0.00
    • Repayment options: Monthly
    • Security required: Unsecured
    • Minimum loan amount: $5,000.00
    • Maximum loan amount: $50,000.00
    • Minimum loan term: 1 Year
    • Maximum loan term: 5 Years
    Overall rating

    6.4

    Based on 19 HSBC personal loan reviews

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  • NAB Personal Loan (Variable, Unsecured)

    NAB Personal Loan (Variable, Unsecured)

    • Borrow from $5,000 - $55,000
    • No fees for extra or early repayments
    • 12.69% is the headline rate. The headline rate is the rate that the majority of NAB personal loan customers will get

    interest rate

    12.69% p.a.to 18.69% p.a.

    comparison rate*

    13.56% p.a.to 19.53% p.a.based on $30,000
    over 5 years

    fees

    $150.00upfront
    and
    $10.00/month

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    Terms from 1 to 7 years. Representative example: a 5 year $30,000 loan at 12.69% would cost $41,420.45 including fees.
    • Borrow from $5,000 - $55,000
    • No fees for extra or early repayments
    • 12.69% is the headline rate. The headline rate is the rate that the majority of NAB personal loan customers will get
    • Other benefits: Headline rate displayed above, rates start as low as 10.69% based on credit history.
    • Upfront fee: $150
    • Monthly fee: $10.00
    • Exit fee: $0.00
    • Repayment options: Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
    • Security required: Unsecured
    • Minimum loan amount: $5,000.00
    • Maximum loan amount: $55,000.00
    • Minimum loan term: 1 Year
    • Maximum loan term: 7 Years
    Overall rating

    6.8

    Based on 831 NAB personal loan reviews

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*The Comparison Rate combines the lender's interest rate, fees and charges into a single rate to show the true cost of a personal loan. The comparison rates displayed are calculated based on a loan of $30,000 for a term of 5 years or a loan of $10,000 for a term of 3 years as indicated, based on monthly principal and interest repayments, on a secured basis for secured loans and an unsecured basis for unsecured loans. WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.

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*The Comparison Rate combines the lender's interest rate, fees and charges into a single rate to show the true cost of a personal loan. The comparison rates displayed are calculated based on a loan of $30,000 for a term of 5 years or a loan of $10,000 for a term of 3 years as indicated, based on monthly principal and interest repayments, on a secured basis for secured loans and an unsecured basis for unsecured loans. WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.

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