Has anyone tried HSBC's online savings account?

I tried their savings plan a few months ago when they were offering a $25 bonus for signing up. It took forever and in the meantime they wanted my bank account information, including the login and password. That's when I backed off. I do not give that information to anyone, I don't care how big the financial institution is. They have acquired so many credit companies lately that it is almost scary. I had one credit card with a very high credit line and good fixed interest rate. As soon as HSBC took over the interest became variable and the rate went through the roof. I don't have a very high opinion of HSBC. And don't ever try to talk to customer service...they are overseas and the agents barely speak English. I don't care if they are not fluent in English, but a customer service agent at least needs to be able to comprehend what you are saying and follow simple instructions. They can't, in any of their products.

Is that the one with the big orange dot on the materials? I have considered it, particularly when there was a $25 sign up bonus, but I haven't ever done it. Lately any extra money I find just goes into the regular checking account to go toward the purchase of whatever groceries or gas or bill paying. I'm glad that you've had a little success with it, though, and I just may do it down the road.

well that is great news from you thanks i have not heard about the HSBC online savings account but i will try that for sure. and never mind the interest rate i just want to secure the few pennies i earn from the internet and use them later.