HSBC opened its first branch in the Philippines on 29 November 1875, in Binondo, Manila, with its business concentrated on the financing of the sugar trade and other key exports.
HSBC has been operating in the Philippines since 1875. We serve our customers through three global businesses: Wholesale Banking, Global Banking & Markets, and Wealth and Personal Banking. We have a network of six branches located in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao, and a Global Service Centre servicing local and international HSBC markets.
3058 Fifth Avenue West
Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City
1634 Philippines
Sandeep Uppal
President and Chief Executive Officer
HSBC’s rich history in the Philippines dates back to 1875 when its first branch in the country was opened in Binondo, Manila on 29 November 1875. It was established 10 years after the bank had opened for business in Hong Kong on 3 March 1865. Early business concentrated on the financing of the sugar trade and other main exports, and financed the building of some of the earliest sugar and rice mills in the country as well as contributed to the financing of the country’s first railway in 1883 – the Manila-Dagupan Railway.
In 1906, HSBC assisted in the development of the Manila-Dagupan Railway by financing its 150-mile extension. After Manila’s liberation in 1945, HSBC also helped in the country’s economic recovery through the reopening of its branch in the city and effort to return their depositors’ full funds after the war.
By the 1980s, HSBC has been active in growing its presence in the country and opening branches in key locations within Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao.
In recent years, HSBC has been investing in digital innovations to service customers’ changing needs and provide them with a more convenient and safer banking experience.
We have more than 5,000 employees in our Global Service Centre, who deliver high-quality financial and professional services. They play a vital role in driving great experiences for customers and colleagues, and enabling the bank’s strategy.
Hear from HSBC Philippines’ President and CEO Sandeep Uppal on the opportunity dawns for foreign investors in the Philippines. Visit our Asean page to learn more about how we can help your business ambitions. Let us support your business growth in the Philippines and ASEAN region.
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