The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited opened in Hong Kong on 3 March 1865 and in Shanghai one month later. It was the first locally owned bank to operate according to Scottish banking principles.
HSBC in South Africa
Our services
HSBC South Africa, part of the HSBC Group, offers its clients global reach and connectivity as well as in-depth local knowledge.
The HSBC Group established a presence in sub-Saharan Africa in 1981 and entered the South African market in 1995. We now comprise HSBC Bank plc Johannesburg Branch, which is a branch of HSBC Bank plc (incorporated in the United Kingdom), HSBC Securities (South Africa) Pty Ltd and a representative office for the Private Bank. The Bank’s principal activity in South Africa is providing banking services to our corporate and wholesale clients.
Our connectivity and worldwide footprint enables us to offer our corporate clients a global perspective combined with local knowledge and expertise. We connect customers with opportunities across 90 per cent of the world’s trade flows.
Our dedicated relationship managers, along with regional and global account managers and product experts, are able to offer specialist products and knowledge to Treasurers and Chief Financial Officers.
HSBC Bank plc Johannesburg branch does not provide any services to retail and personal banking clients. We are a branch for corporate customers only, and we unfortunately do not have any ability to support Personal Banking customers with personal banking matters such as cash, ATM services or with the collection of credit and debit cards. We would be grateful if you would call your HSBC help centre based in the country in which you opened your HSBC account and seek advice from them. You can find the correct telephone number on the HSBC website, along with answers to a number of frequently asked questions.
Please visit the website at: www.hsbc.com/who-we-are/contact-us
Our headquarters
1 Mutual Place
107 Rivonia Road
Johannesburg,
Gt 2196 South Africa
Our CEO
Muneer Ismail
HSBC South Africa has a Level 1 BEE rating making it one of the top-rated international banks operating in South Africa. Achieving this rating over the past five years requires deep commitment and ongoing implementation of a strategy that extends beyond compliance with minimum criteria. HSBC is therefore determined to implement actions that will see it maintain and support transformation efforts.
Media contact:
FTI Consulting: HSBCSA@fticonsulting.com
+27 (0)82 775 4743
For details about HSBC’s global operations, Group board members and financial results, please visit our corporate website.
HSBC Group history timeline

User research is vital for improving digital accessibility Opens in new window
By working with users with a range of disabilities, we can ensure our products are accessible in practice as well as theory, says Chris Bailey.

We can be a constant in a world of change Opens in new window
The world of trade is facing unprecedented disruption, but we can be a strategic partner and innovative problem solver for our clients, says Vivek Ramachandran.

The significant opportunity of the private credit sector Opens in new window
The private credit market has existed as an asset class for decades and looks set to continue to grow, says Scott McClurg.