Which of these banks have a large international presence (branches, ATMs, etc): HSBC, WaMu, Citi, or E-Trade?

Question

I'm going to open new savings and checking accounts online at one or more of these banks.

Since I travel extensively and may even move overseas, I'd like to know which of these banks have many international branches, ATMs, etc.

I'm particularly interested in Asia (e.g. China, Taiwan, South Korea), although I'm also curious about other places around the world as well.

Thanks!

Answer 1

HSBC is a pain in the *** to open and took like 2/3 weeks to get it all settled and opened and usable online. Something to consider if you need it right away. However I believe they are more global than WaMu and Citi and Etrade, as I don't think the last 3 are truly global banks.  they also have better savings rates and online payment account interest rates.

One thing with HSBC, you can't deposit at atm's other than HSBC, you can withdraw but not deposit, again, a major pain in the ***.

HSBC was started in Hong Kong, so they should be in Asia heavily. HSBC stans for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.

Answer 2

HSBC has locations in the most countries.  The bank is currently based in the UK, but was started in China.

Citibank also has an international presence but not to the extent of HSBC.

WaMu and E-Trade are strictly in the US.