Really HSBC? Really?

As I walked past this sign in Abu Dhabi International Airpot, I couldn't help but think about the seven different countries, including Greece, where HSBC was not there for me when I needed them. As in my bank card did not work when I needed cash.

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Bush Mechanic said…
Or you could try Lloyds TSB Dubai. They actually block their cards from working in 100 different countries. You have to call them to find out if the country you are visiting is on the list. Oh and of course, the parent Lloyds UK does not block the same countries.
October 23, 2010 at 3:02 AM
Anonymous said…
I have to think that story says more about Greece than HSBC.
October 25, 2010 at 9:19 AM
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