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Subordinated liabilities - HSBC's subordinated liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities $ 2,882,187 $ 2,682,252
Subordinated liabilities    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities 37,581 35,275
Subordinated liabilities | HSBC Subsidiaries    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities 2,978 3,144
Subordinated liabilities | HSBC Holdings    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities 34,603 32,131
At amortised cost | Subordinated liabilities    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities 28,406 25,958
At amortised cost | – subordinated liabilities    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities 27,467 25,080
At amortised cost | – preferred securities    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities 939 878
Financial liabilities designated at fair value    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities 158,456 138,727
Financial liabilities designated at fair value | Subordinated liabilities    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities 9,175 9,317
Financial liabilities designated at fair value | – subordinated liabilities    
Disclosure of financial liabilities [line items]    
Financial liabilities $ 9,175 $ 9,317