Apply for an account faster – without visiting a branch
With HSBC EasyID you can start and finish your account application online and within a few minutes with instant identity verification.
Just one form of ID needed for online account opening
Before you start, you’ll need to have one of the following valid, unexpired pieces of ID on-hand:
- Canadian / Foreign Passport
- Driver’s Licence in Canada, US and Mexico
- Canadian Provincial Government-Issued ID (except health card) / Canadian Permanent Resident Card
How it works:
When prompted, using your mobile phone or tablet:
1. Take a photo of your valid ID.
2. Capture your selfie or short video. Don’t worry you can retake if you don’t like it!
3. Complete the application.
If you are on your laptop or desktop, we just ask you to switch to your mobile device to complete those steps.
That’s it!
You can now open one of these accounts digitally with HSBC EasyID:
Chequing accounts
- HSBC Premier
- HSBC Advance
- HSBC Performance Chequing-Unlimited
- HSBC Performance Chequing-Limited
Credit Cards
- HSBC World Elite® Mastercard®
- HSBC +Rewards™ Mastercard®
- HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard®
- HSBC Travel Rewards Mastercard®
Two wins are better than one: HSBC awarded twice at the 2021 GRBI awards


HSBC is proud to announce that our new EasyID tool has won in two categories at the 2021 Global Retail Banking Innovation awards: Best Technology Implementation by a Retail Bank and Best Retail Bank for a Frictionless Banking Experience.
EasyID has already helped so many have a seamless sign-up experience and offers an exciting new digital pathway to discovering HSBC. It’s just another step along our path to make our customers' lives easier.
®/TM World Elite and Mastercard are registered trademarks, and the circles design and tap & go are trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. Used pursuant to license.
TM HSBC +Rewards is a trademark of HSBC Group Management Services Limited. Used pursuant to license.