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Which HBL Bank UK accounts accept US citizens

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HBL Bank UK has been checked for US citizens across 2 account types. Both are open to a US person.

If you already have an account with HBL Bank UK, a second one there is usually the easier application, because HBL Bank UK has already checked who you are. Each account below carries its verdict, the evidence behind it and the date it was checked.

At a glance

Account Verdict Last checked
Current accounts Opens
Savings accounts Opens

Current accounts

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Opens

States plainly that it welcomes US persons who meet their FATCA obligations.

FSCS £120,000 · branch, post or online

Account Terms The catch
Current Account (GBP)
Monthly fee
Free
Interest
None; HBL does not pay interest on current accounts
Abroad
2.5% on international card purchases; 2.0% on cash withdrawals outside the UK
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Current Account (USD)
Monthly fee
Free
Interest
None; HBL does not pay interest on current accounts
Abroad
2.5% on card purchases in the UK and abroad; 2.0% on cash withdrawals outside the UK
 Useful if you need to hold dollars alongside sterling.

Source: HBL FATCA FAQ (provider) Last checked HBL Bank UK's own page

Savings accounts

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Opens

HBL sets no nationality condition on savings: you need to be 18 or over, pass its checks and apply in branch. Its fixed term deposits need an existing HBL account and it publishes its sterling rates, with euro rates quoted on request. The US taxes the interest as ordinary income.

FSCS £120,000 · open in branch in London or Manchester, then manage online

Account Terms The catch
Instant Savings Deposit
Access
Easy access
Rate
1.00% AER, variable
Rate as of
 Must be opened in branch.
GBP Fixed Term Deposit (1 month)
Access
Fixed term
Rate
2.55% AER, fixed
Term
1 month
Rate as of
 Rate fixed for the term; apply with HBL's fixed term deposit form. Interest can be paid to another account, and the deposit can roll over at maturity.
GBP Fixed Term Deposit (3 months)
Access
Fixed term
Rate
2.60% AER, fixed
Term
3 months
Rate as of
 Rate fixed for the term; apply with HBL's fixed term deposit form. Interest can be paid to another account, and the deposit can roll over at maturity.
GBP Fixed Term Deposit (6 months)
Access
Fixed term
Rate
2.70% AER, fixed
Term
6 months
Rate as of
 Rate fixed for the term; apply with HBL's fixed term deposit form. Interest can be paid to another account, and the deposit can roll over at maturity.
GBP Fixed Term Deposit (1 year)
Access
Fixed term
Rate
2.65% AER, fixed
Term
1 year
Rate as of
 Rate fixed for the term; apply with HBL's fixed term deposit form. Interest can be paid to another account, and the deposit can roll over at maturity.
GBP Fixed Term Deposit (2 years)
Access
Fixed term
Rate
2.45% AER, fixed
Term
2 years
Rate as of
 Rate fixed for the term; apply with HBL's fixed term deposit form. Interest can be paid to another account, and the deposit can roll over at maturity.
GBP Fixed Term Deposit (3 years)
Access
Fixed term
Rate
2.25% AER, fixed
Term
3 years
Rate as of
 Rate fixed for the term; apply with HBL's fixed term deposit form. Interest can be paid to another account, and the deposit can roll over at maturity.

Source: HBL Bank UK savings fact sheet, 2026-08-17 Last checked HBL Bank UK's own page

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