HSBC’s annual sale goes green for 2007

HSBC’s annual sale has gone green for 2007 with customers who take advantage of the great deals and discounts on offer also helping a range of environmental charities.

This year, HSBC, which pioneered the first bank sale in 2005, has linked with a number of environmental charities to launch the HSBC Green Sale – another first for a UK bank. For every on-sale product sold, HSBC will contribute £2 to a fund that will be distributed among its charity partners - the Climate Group, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, Earthwatch Institute and ENCAMS, which runs the Keep Britain Tidy campaign. HSBC expects to raise more than £1 million for the four charities. HSBC will also make a 50p donation (up to £50,000) to the WWF for every customer who registers for HSBC internet banking during the sale period.

The HSBC Green Sale includes some great deals. Homebuyers can pick up a bargain 5.17% five-year fixed rate mortgage and save £499 on the usual booking fee, while new credit card customers can enjoy 0% balance transfers till April 2008. There are half-price offers on current accounts, massive discounts on general insurance and an exclusive 5.15% offer on HSBC’s new online High Interest Deposit Bond.

Mike Oliver, manager of the HSBC Green Sale said: “HSBC’s sale has always been a big hit with our customers and the range of deals we are offering in the 2007 Green Sale has something for almost everyone shopping for finances in the New Year.

“We are also very excited about the fundraising component of the Sale. HSBC has a long-standing commitment to the environment, and we continue to explore new ways of providing support. The 2007 January Sale will help some very important environmental charities, but we will also use this opportunity to raise awareness of environmental issues among our staff and customers.”