Originally Posted by
Killaroo
I don't trust any of them very much. The only attraction for me with HSBC is the Global Banking Online system which (when you figure it out) allows free and instant transfers in any currency - between your own foreign accounts. For mobile workers that's a huge benefit. What other bank has that?
Not a bank per se, but
Wise is terrific for having and transferring money in different currencies, and you can set up virtual bank accounts in various countries which can be addressed as local entities by foreign banks. Low fees, good exchange rates...