Auditor's remuneration - Fees payable by HSBC's associated pension schemes to PwC (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2025 |
Dec. 31, 2024 |
Dec. 31, 2023 |
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| Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | |||
| Audit of HSBC’s associated pension schemes | $ 111,700 | $ 104,400 | $ 112,000 |
| Year ended 31 Dec | 159,100 | 146,600 | 155,900 |
| Pension Plan | |||
| Disclosure of defined benefit plans [line items] | |||
| Audit of HSBC’s associated pension schemes | 256 | 320 | 297 |
| Year ended 31 Dec | 256 | 320 | 297 |
| Estimated fees paid by associated third parties | $ 7,100 | $ 9,900 | $ 12,300 |