Originally posted by walesrob@Dec 30 2005, 10:55 AM
Beware though, you will find the Premier account requires a minimum opening balance (or "maintaining balance") of the equivalent of £1000 :huh: (who has that sort of money in Philippines?) but Elsa went for the Classic account - only need 1000 Php initial deposit, but she wanted it more so she can pay regular standing orders like Pag-Ibig, etc.

The ID Elsa used in HSBC Makati was just our marraige contract and her wageslips from her part-time work here in the UK, that was more than enough as HSBC had her details already from HSBC UK when she opened her account - hence why I say its an advantage to have a HSBC account in UK, as the information you provide is shared amongst the whole HSBC group worldwide.
I noticed that two of the Accounts wanted huge Balances!!! But like Elsa my Wife just needs a simple account which its easy to transfer money from the UK to Phill pay bills etc.

The transfer of money between accounts looks very promising could save us a lot of money over the year etc.

Thanks for your advice Rob