# EDGAR Filing Document

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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-062972

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: FWP

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**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20250626

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250626

**SUBJECT COMPANY**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HSBC USA INC /MD/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000083246
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 132764867
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** FWP
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-277211
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251078682

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 66 HUDSON BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10001
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-525-5000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 66 HUDSON BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10001
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**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** HSBC USA INC /MD/
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000083246
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS [6021]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 02 Finance
- **EIN:** 132764867
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** MD
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** FWP

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 66 HUDSON BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10001
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 212-525-5000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 66 HUDSON BOULEVARD
- **CITY:** NEW YORK
- **STATE:** NY
- **ZIP:** 10001

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| ![](tm2516893d221_fwpimg001.jpg) | **June 2025**<br>Free Writing Prospectus<br> Registration Statement No. 333-277211<br> Dated June 26, 2025<br> Filed Pursuant to Rule 433 |

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Structured Investments

Opportunities in U.S. Equities

**Dual Directional Trigger PLUS Based on the Performance of the Common Stock of Amazon.com, Inc. due October 5, 2026**

**Trigger Performance Leveraged Upside Securities<sup>SM</sup> Principal at Risk Securities**

The Dual Directional Trigger PLUS are senior unsecured debt securities of HSBC USA Inc. ("HSBC"), will not pay interest, do not guarantee any return of principal at maturity and have the terms described in the accompanying Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus, as supplemented or modified by this free writing prospectus. All references to "Reference Asset" in the prospectus supplement and the Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement shall refer to the "underlying shares" herein. At maturity, if the price of the underlying shares has remained the same or appreciated, investors will receive the stated principal amount of their investment plus leveraged upside performance of the underlying shares, subject to the maximum payment at maturity. If the price of the underlying shares has depreciated by no more than 20%, the investor will receive the stated principal amount plus an unleveraged positive return equal to the absolute value of the percentage decline, which will effectively be limited to a positive return of 20%. However, if the price of the underlying shares has depreciated by more than 20%, investors will be negatively exposed to the full amount of the percentage decline in the underlying shares and will lose 1% of the stated principal amount for every 1% decline in the underlying shares from the pricing date to the valuation date. These Trigger PLUS are for investors who seek an equity-based return and who are willing to risk their principal and forgo current income and upside above the maximum payment at maturity in exchange for the leverage feature, which applies to a limited range of positive performance of the underlying shares, and the unleveraged absolute return feature, which applies to a limited range of negative performance of the underlying shares. **Investors may lose up to 100% of the stated principal amount of the Trigger PLUS. All payments on the Trigger PLUS are subject to the credit risk of HSBC.**

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**INDICATIVE TERMS** |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Issuer:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;HSBC USA Inc. ("HSBC") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Maturity date\*:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;October 5, 2026, subject to adjustment as described under "Additional Terms of the Notes—Coupon Payment Dates, Call Payment Dates and Maturity Date" in the accompanying Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Underlying shares:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The common stock of Amazon.com, Inc. (Bloomberg symbol: AMZN UW) (the "Company") |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Aggregate principal amount:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; $ |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Payment at maturity:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • If the final share price is *greater than or equal to* the initial share price:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1,000 + the leveraged upside payment<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*In no event will the payment at maturity exceed the maximum payment at maturity.*<br> • If the final share price is *less than* the initial share price but is *greater than or equal to* the trigger price:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1,000 + ($1,000 x absolute share return)<br> *In this scenario, you will receive a 1% positive return on the Trigger PLUS for each 1% negative return on the underlying shares. In no event will this amount exceed the stated principal amount plus $200.00 for each Trigger PLUS.*<br> • If the final share price is *less than* the trigger price:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$1,000 x the share performance factor<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;*This amount will be less than $800.00. You will lose at least 20%, and possibly all, of the stated principal amount if the final share price is less than the trigger price. All payments on the Trigger PLUS are subject to the credit risk of HSBC.*  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Leveraged upside payment:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1,000 x leverage factor x share percent increase |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Leverage factor:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;200% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Share percent increase:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;(final share price – initial share price) / initial share price |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Absolute share return:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The absolute value of the share percent change. For example, a -5% share percent change will result in a +5% absolute share return. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Trigger price:** | &nbsp;&nbsp; , which is 80% of the initial share price |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Initial share price:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The official closing price of the underlying shares on the pricing date |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Final share price:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The official closing price of the underlying shares on the valuation date. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Valuation date\*:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;September 30, 2026, subject to adjustment as described in "Additional Terms of the Notes—Valuation Dates" in the accompanying stock-linked Underlying Supplement |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Share performance factor:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;final share price / initial share price |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Maximum payment at maturity:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;At least $1,206.00 per Trigger PLUS (at least 120.60% of the stated principal amount) (to be determined on the trade date) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Stated principal amount:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1,000 per Trigger PLUS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Issue price:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1,000 per Trigger PLUS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Pricing date\*:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 30, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Trade Date\*:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;June 30, 2025 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Original issue date\*:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;On or about July 3, 2025 (3 business days after the trade date) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Estimated initial value:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The estimated initial value of the Trigger PLUS is expected to be less than the price you pay to purchase the Trigger PLUS. The estimated initial value does not represent a minimum price at which we or any of our affiliates would be willing to purchase your Trigger PLUS in the secondary market, if any, at any time. The estimated initial value will be calculated on the trade date and will be set forth in the pricing supplement to which this free writing prospectus relates. See "Risk Factors—The estimated initial value of the Trigger PLUS, which will be determined by us on the trade date, is expected to be less than the price to public and may differ from the market value of the Trigger PLUS in the secondary market, if any." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**CUSIP:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;40447CMC1 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**ISIN:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;US40447CMC19 |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Listing:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Trigger PLUS will not be listed on any securities exchange. |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Agent:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., an affiliate of HSBC. See "Supplemental plan of distribution." |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Commissions and issue price:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Fees and commissions** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Per Trigger PLUS** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$17.50<sup>(1)</sup> |
|  | &nbsp;&nbsp;$5.00<sup>(2)</sup> |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Total** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$|

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*(1)* *HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., acting as agent for HSBC, will receive a fee of 22.50 per $1,000 stated principal amount and will pay Morgan Stanley Wealth Management a fixed sales commission of $17.50 for each Trigger PLUS they sell. See "Supplemental plan of distribution."* 

*(2)* *Of the amount per $1,000 stated principal amount received by HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., acting as agent for HSBC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. will pay Morgan Stanley Wealth Management a structuring fee of $5.00 for each Trigger PLUS.* 

**\* *The pricing date, trade date, original issue date and the other dates set forth above are subject to change, and will be set forth in the pricing supplement relating to the Trigger PLUS.***

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**The estimated initial value of the Trigger PLUS on the trade date is expected to be between $925.00 and $975.00 per Trigger PLUS, which will be less than the price to public. The market value of the Trigger PLUS at any time will reflect many factors and cannot be predicted with accuracy. See "Estimated initial value" above and "Risk Factors" beginning on page 6 of this document for additional information.**

**An investment in the Trigger PLUS involves certain risks. See "Risk Factors" beginning on page 6 of this free writing prospectus, page S-1 of the accompanying Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement and page S-1 of the accompanying prospectus supplement.**

**Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved the Trigger PLUS, or determined that this free writing prospectus or the accompanying Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement or prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.**

**HSBC has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus, a prospectus supplement and a Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement) with the SEC for the offering to which this free writing prospectus relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus, prospectus supplement, and Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement in that registration statement and other documents HSBC has filed with the SEC for more complete information about HSBC and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. or any dealer participating in this offering will arrange to send you the prospectus, prospectus supplement and Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement if you request them by calling toll-free 1-866-811-8049.**

**You should read this document together with the related Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus, each of which can be accessed via the hyperlinks below.**

**The Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement dated February 21, 2024 at:** [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025892/tm244959d5_424b2.htm](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025892/tm244959d5_424b2.htm)

**The prospectus supplement dated February 21, 2024 at:** [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025878/tm244959d1_424b2.htm](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025878/tm244959d1_424b2.htm)

**The prospectus dated February 21, 2024 at:** [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025864/tm244959d13_424b3.htm](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025864/tm244959d13_424b3.htm)

**The Trigger PLUS are not deposit liabilities or other obligations of a bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency of the United States or any other jurisdiction, and involve investment risks including possible loss of the stated principal amount invested due to the credit risk of HSBC.**

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Dual Directional Trigger PLUS Based on the Performance of the Common Stock of Amazon.com, Inc. due October 5, 2026

**Trigger Performance Leveraged Upside Securities<sup>SM</sup>**

**Principal at Risk Securities**

Investment Summary

**Dual Directional Trigger Performance Leveraged Upside Securities**<br> Principal at Risk Securities

The Dual Directional Trigger PLUS Based on the Performance of the Common Stock of Amazon.com, Inc. due October 5, 2026 (the "Trigger PLUS") can be used:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ As an alternative to direct exposure to the underlying shares
that enhances returns for a certain range of positive performance of the underlying shares, subject to the maximum payment at maturity

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ To obtain an unleveraged positive return for a limited range
of negative performance of the underlying shares as of the valuation date, but only if the final share price is greater than or equal
to the trigger price

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ To enhance returns and potentially outperform the underlying
shares in a moderately bullish or moderately bearish scenario, with no limitation on the appreciation potential

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ All payments on the Trigger PLUS are subject to the credit
risk of HSBC.

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| **Underlying shares:** | The common stock of Amazon.com, Inc. (Bloomberg symbol: AMZN UW) (the "Company") (Please see the section "Information About the Underlying Shares" for additional information.) |
| **Maturity:** | Approximately 15 months |
| **Leverage factor:** | 200% |
| **Maximum payment at maturity:** | At least $1,206.00 per Trigger PLUS (at least 120.60% of the stated principal amount) (to be determined on the trade date) |
| **Trigger price:** | 80% of the initial share price |
| **Minimum payment at maturity:** | None. You may lose your entire initial investment in the Trigger PLUS. |
| **Coupon:** |  |

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Dual Directional Trigger PLUS Based on the Performance of the Common Stock of Amazon.com, Inc. due October 5, 2026

**Trigger Performance Leveraged Upside Securities<sup>SM</sup>**

**Principal at Risk Securities**

Key Investment Rationale

The Trigger PLUS offer 200% leveraged exposure on the positive performance of the underlying shares, subject to the maximum payment at maturity of at least $1,206.00 per Trigger PLUS (at least 120.60% of the stated principal amount) (to be determined on the trade date) and an unleveraged positive return on the absolute value of a limited range of negative performance of the underlying shares. At maturity, if the price of the underlying shares has remained the same or appreciated, investors will receive the stated principal amount of their investment plus a return reflecting the leveraged upside performance of the underlying shares. If the price of the underlying shares has depreciated by no more than 20%, investors will receive the stated principal amount plus an unleveraged positive return equal to the absolute value of the percentage decline, which will effectively be limited to a positive return of 20%. However, if the price of the underlying shares has decreased by more than 20%, investors will lose 1% of the principal amount for every 1% that the price has declined in the final share price from the initial share price. **Investors may lose up to 100% of the stated principal amount of the Trigger PLUS.**

These Trigger PLUS are for investors who seek an equity-based return and who are willing to risk their principal and forgo current income and upside in excess of the maximum payment at maturity in exchange for the leverage feature, which applies to any positive performance of the underlying shares, and the unleveraged absolute return feature, which applies to a limited range of negative performance of the underlying shares. All payments on the Trigger PLUS are subject to the credit risk of HSBC.

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| **Leveraged Upside Performance** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Trigger PLUS offer investors an opportunity to capture leveraged returns for a certain range of positive performance relative to a direct investment in the underlying shares, subject to the maximum payment at maturity. |
| **Absolute Return Feature** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The Trigger PLUS enable investors to obtain an unleveraged positive return if the final share price is less than the initial share price but is greater than or equal to the trigger price. |
| **Upside Scenario if the Underlying Shares Remain the Same or Appreciate** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The final share price is greater than or equal to the initial share price and, at maturity for each Trigger PLUS, we will pay the stated principal amount of $1,000 plus 200% of the share percent increase, subject to the maximum payment at maturity of $1,206.00 per Trigger PLUS. |
| **Absolute Return Scenario** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The final share price is less than the initial share price but is greater than or equal to the trigger price, which is 80% of the initial share price. In this case, investors receive a 1% positive return on the Trigger PLUS for each 1% decline in the price of the underlying shares. For example, if the final share price is 10% less than the initial share price, the Trigger PLUS will provide a total positive return of 10% at maturity. The maximum return you may receive in this scenario is a positive 20% return at maturity. |
| **Downside Scenario** | &nbsp;&nbsp;The final share price is less than the trigger price, at maturity for each Trigger PLUS, we will pay less than the stated principal amount in an amount that is proportionate to the decline in the final share price from the initial share price. This amount will be less than $800.00 per Trigger PLUS. For example, if the final share price is 80% less than the initial share price, the payment on the Trigger PLUS will result in a loss of 80% of principal at $200.00, or 20% of the stated principal amount. There is no minimum payment at maturity on the Trigger PLUS. |

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Dual Directional Trigger PLUS Based on the Performance of the Common Stock of Amazon.com, Inc. due October 5, 2026

**Trigger Performance Leveraged Upside Securities<sup>SM</sup>**

**Principal at Risk Securities**

How the Trigger PLUS Work

**Payoff Diagram**

The payoff diagram below illustrates the payment at maturity on the Trigger PLUS assuming the following terms:

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| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Stated principal amount:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1,000 per Trigger PLUS |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Leverage factor:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;200% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Hypothetical Maximum payment at maturity:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;$1,206.00 per Trigger PLUS (120.60% of the stated principal amount) |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Trigger price:** | &nbsp;&nbsp;80% of the initial share price |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;**Trigger PLUS Payoff Diagram** | &nbsp;&nbsp;**Trigger PLUS Payoff Diagram** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;![](tm2516893d221_fwpimg011.jpg) | &nbsp;&nbsp;![](tm2516893d221_fwpimg011.jpg) |

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**How it works**

▪ Upside Scenario: If the final
share price is greater than or equal to the initial share price, investors would receive the $1,000 stated principal amount plus 200%
of the appreciation of the underlying shares over the term of the Trigger PLUS, subject to a hypothetical maximum payment at maturity
of $1,206.00 per Trigger PLUS. Under the terms of the Trigger PLUS, an investor would realize the maximum payment at maturity at a final
share price of 110.30% of the initial share price.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ For example, if the price of
the underlying shares appreciates 3%, investors would receive a 6% return, or $106.00 per Trigger PLUS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ For example, if the price of the underlying shares appreciates
40%, investors would receive only the maximum payment at maturity of $1,206.00 per Trigger PLUS, or 120.60% of the stated principal amount.

▪ Absolute Return Scenario: If
the final share price is less than the initial share price but is greater than or equal to the trigger price, investors would receive
a 1% positive return on the Trigger PLUS for each 1% decline in the underlying shares.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ For example, if the price of
the underlying shares declines by 10%, investors would receive a 10% return, or $1,100.00 per Trigger PLUS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ The maximum return under this
scenario is a positive 20% return at maturity, or $1,200.00 per Trigger PLUS.

▪ Downside Scenario: If the final
share price is less than the trigger price, investors would receive an amount that is less than the stated principal amount, based on
a 1% loss of principal for each 1% decline in the price of the underlying shares. This amount will be less than $800.00 per Trigger PLUS.
There is no minimum payment at maturity on the Trigger PLUS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ For example, if the underlying shares decline by 40%, investors
would lose 40% of their principal and receive only $600.00 per Trigger PLUS at maturity, or 60% of the stated principal amount

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**Trigger Performance Leveraged Upside Securities<sup>SM</sup>**

**Principal at Risk Securities**

Investor Suitability

**The Trigger PLUS may be suitable for you if:**

▪ You seek an investment with an enhanced return linked to
a specified range of the potential positive performance of the underlying shares or an unleveraged positive return for a limited range
of negative performance of the underlying shares, and you believe the price of the underlying shares will increase or decrease moderately
over the term of the Trigger PLUS.

▪ You are willing to invest in the Trigger PLUS based on the
maximum payment at maturity of at least 120.60% (to be determined on the trade date) of the stated principal amount, which may limit your
return at maturity.

▪ You are willing to make an investment that is exposed to
any decrease in the price of the underlying shares on a 1-to-1 basis if the final share price is less than the trigger price.

▪ You are willing to accept the risk and return profile of
the Trigger PLUS versus a conventional debt security with a comparable maturity issued by HSBC or another issuer with a similar credit
rating.

▪ You are willing to forgo dividends or other distributions
paid on the underlying shares.

▪ You do not seek current income from your investment.

▪ You do not seek an investment for which there is an active
secondary market.

▪ You are willing to hold the Trigger PLUS to maturity.

▪ You are comfortable with the creditworthiness of HSBC, as
Issuer of the Trigger PLUS.

**The Trigger PLUS may not be suitable for you if:**

▪ You believe the level of the underlying shares will decrease
significantly, or that it will not increase sufficiently to provide you with your desired return.

▪ You are unwilling to invest in the PLUS based on the maximum
payment at maturity of at least 120.60% (to be determined on the trade date) of the stated principal amount, which may limit your return
at maturity.

▪ You are unwilling to make an investment that is exposed
to the potential loss of 1% of the principal amount for each percentage point that the underlying shares decrease over the term of the
PLUS.

▪ You seek an investment that provides full return of principal.

▪ You prefer the lower risk, and therefore accept the potentially
lower returns, of conventional debt securities with comparable maturities issued by HSBC or another issuer with a similar credit rating.

▪ You prefer to receive dividends or other distributions paid
on the underlying shares.

▪ You seek current income from your investment.

▪ You seek an investment for which there will be an active
secondary market.

▪ You are unable or unwilling to hold the Trigger PLUS to
maturity.

▪ You are not willing or are unable to assume the credit risk
associated with HSBC, as Issuer of the Trigger PLUS.

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**Trigger Performance Leveraged Upside Securities<sup>SM</sup>**

**Principal at Risk Securities**

Risk Factors

We urge you to read the section "Risk Factors" beginning on page S-1 of the accompanying prospectus supplement and page S-1 of the accompanying Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement. Investing in the Trigger PLUS is not equivalent to investing directly in the underlying shares. You should understand the risks of investing in the Trigger PLUS and should reach an investment decision only after careful consideration, with your advisors, of the suitability of the Trigger PLUS in light of your particular financial circumstances and the information set forth in this document and the accompanying Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus.

In addition to the risks discussed below, you should review "Risk Factors" in the accompanying prospectus supplement and Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement including the explanation of risks relating to the Trigger PLUS described in the following sections:

"—Risks Relating to All Note Issuances" in the prospectus supplement; and

"—General Risks Related to Reference Stocks" in the Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement.

You will be subject to significant risks not associated with conventional fixed-rate or floating-rate debt securities.

***Risks Relating to the Structure or Features of the Trigger PLUS***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **Trigger PLUS do not pay interest and may result in a loss of principal.** The terms of the Trigger PLUS differ from those of ordinary debt securities in that the Trigger
PLUS do not pay interest or guarantee payment of the principal amount at maturity. If the final share price is less than the trigger price
(which is 80% of the initial share price), the absolute return feature will no longer be available and you will receive for each Trigger
PLUS that you hold a payment at maturity that is at least 20% less than the stated principal amount of each Trigger PLUS. In this case,
you will lose a portion of your principal amount equal to the percentage decline in the price of the underlying shares from the initial
share price to the final share price, subject to the credit risk of HSBC. **There is no minimum payment on the Trigger PLUS and you may lose up to 100% of the stated principal amount.** 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The appreciation potential of the Trigger PLUS is limited by the maximum payment at maturity.** The appreciation potential of the Trigger PLUS is limited by the
maximum payment at maturity of at least $1,206.00 per Trigger PLUS (at least 120.60% of the stated principal amount) (to be determined
on the trade date). Although the leverage factor provides 200% exposure to any amount by which the final share price is greater than the
initial share price, because the payment at maturity will be limited to at least 120.60% of the stated principal amount for the Trigger
PLUS, any increase in the final share price over the initial share price by more than at least 10.30% of the initial share price will
not further increase the return on the Trigger PLUS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The amount payable on the Trigger PLUS is not linked to the price of the underlying shares at any time other than the valuation date.** The final share price
will be based on the official closing price of the underlying shares on the valuation date, subject to postponement for non-trading days
and certain market disruption events. Even if the price of the underlying shares appreciates prior to the valuation date but then decreases
by the valuation date, the payment at maturity may be less, and may be significantly less, than it would have been had the payment at
maturity been linked to the price of the underlying shares prior to that decrease. Although the actual price of the underlying shares
on the stated maturity date or at other times during the term of the Trigger PLUS may be higher than the final share price, the payment
at maturity will be based solely on the official closing price of the underlying shares on the valuation date.

***Risks Relating to the Underlying Shares***

**Single stock risk.** The price of the underlying shares can rise or fall sharply due to factors specific to that underlying shares and its issuer, such as stock price volatility, earnings, financial conditions, corporate, industry and regulatory developments, management changes and decisions and other events, as well as general market factors, such as general stock market volatility and levels, interest rates and economic and political conditions.

**No affiliation with Amazon.com, Inc.** We are not affiliated with Amazon.com, Inc. We have not made any independent investigation of the adequacy or completeness of the information about Amazon.com, Inc. contained in this free writing prospectus. You should make your own investigation into the underlying shares and Amazon.com, Inc. We are not responsible for Amazon.com, Inc.'s public disclosure of information, whether contained in SEC filings or otherwise.

***General Risk Factors***

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **Credit risk of HSBC USA Inc.** The Trigger PLUS are senior unsecured debt obligations of the issuer, HSBC, and are not, either directly or indirectly, an obligation
of any third party. As further described in the accompanying

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**Principal at Risk Securities**

prospectus supplement and prospectus, the Trigger PLUS will rank on par with all of the other unsecured and unsubordinated debt obligations of HSBC, except such obligations as may be preferred by operation of law. Any payment to be made on the Trigger PLUS depends on the ability of HSBC to satisfy its obligations as they come due. As a result, the actual and perceived creditworthiness of HSBC may affect the market value of the Trigger PLUS and, in the event HSBC were to default on its obligations, you may not receive the amounts owed to you under the terms of the Trigger PLUS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The market price will be influenced by many unpredictable factors.** Several factors will influence the value of the Trigger PLUS in the secondary market and
the price at which HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. may be willing to purchase or sell the Trigger PLUS in the secondary market, including:
the trading price, volatility (frequency and magnitude of changes in value), and dividend yield of the underlying shares, interest and
yield rates, time remaining to maturity, geopolitical conditions and economic, financial, political and regulatory or judicial events
that affect the underlying shares and which may affect the final share price of the underlying shares, the occurrence of certain events
affecting the underlying shares that may or may not require an adjustment to the final share price and any actual or anticipated changes
in our credit ratings or credit spreads. The price of the underlying shares may be, and has recently been, volatile, and we can give you
no assurance that the volatility will lessen. You may receive less, and possibly significantly less, than the stated principal amount
per Trigger PLUS if you sell your Trigger PLUS prior to maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The estimated initial value of the Trigger PLUS, which will be determined by us on the trade date, is expected to be less than the price to public and may differ from the market value of the Trigger PLUS in the secondary market, if any**. The estimated initial value of the Trigger PLUS will be
calculated by us on the pricing date and is expected to be less than the price to public. The estimated initial value will reflect our
and our affiliates' internal funding rate, which is the borrowing rate paid to issue market-linked securities, as well as the mid-market
value of the embedded derivatives in the Trigger PLUS. This internal funding rate is typically lower than the rate we would use when we
issue conventional fixed or floating rate debt securities. As a result of the difference between our internal funding rate and the rate
we would use when we issue conventional fixed or floating rate debt securities, the estimated initial value of the Trigger PLUS may be
lower if it were based on the prices at which our fixed or floating rate debt securities trade in the secondary market. In addition, if
we were to use the rate we use for our conventional fixed or floating rate debt issuances, we would expect the economic terms of the Trigger
PLUS to be more favorable to you. We will determine the value of the embedded derivatives in the Trigger PLUS by reference to our or our
affiliates' internal pricing models. These pricing models consider certain assumptions and variables, which can include volatility and
interest rates. Different pricing models and assumptions could provide valuations for the Trigger PLUS that are different from our estimated
initial value. These pricing models rely in part on certain forecasts about future events, which may prove to be incorrect. The estimated
initial value does not represent a minimum price at which we or any of our affiliates would be willing to purchase your Trigger PLUS in
the secondary market (if any exists) at any time.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The price of your Trigger PLUS in the secondary market, if any, immediately after the trade date is expected to be less than the price to public.** The price
to public takes into account certain costs. These costs will include our affiliates' projected hedging profits (which may or may
not be realized) for assuming risks inherent in hedging our obligations under the Trigger PLUS, the underwriting discount and the costs
associated with structuring and hedging our obligations under the Trigger PLUS. These costs, except for the underwriting discount, will
be used or retained by us or one of our affiliates. If you were to sell your Trigger PLUS in the secondary market, if any, the price you
would receive for your Trigger PLUS may be less than the price you paid for them because secondary market prices will not take into account
these costs. The price of your Trigger PLUS in the secondary market, if any, at any time after issuance will vary based on many factors,
including the price of the underlying shares and changes in market conditions, and cannot be predicted with accuracy. The Trigger PLUS
are not designed to be short-term trading instruments, and you should, therefore, be able and willing to hold the Trigger PLUS to maturity.
Any sale of the Trigger PLUS prior to maturity could result in a loss to you.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **If HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. were to repurchase your Trigger PLUS immediately after the original issue date, the price you receive may be higher than the estimated initial value of the Trigger PLUS.** Assuming that all relevant factors remain constant after the original issue date, the price at
which HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. may initially buy or sell the Trigger PLUS in the secondary market, if any, and the value that may initially
be used for customer account statements, if any, may exceed the estimated initial value on the trade date for a temporary period expected
to be approximately 1 month after the original issue date. This temporary price difference may exist because, in our discretion, we may
elect to effectively reimburse to investors a portion of the estimated cost of hedging our obligations under the Trigger PLUS and other
costs in connection with the Trigger PLUS that we will no longer expect to incur over the term of the Trigger PLUS. We will make such
discretionary election and

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determine this temporary reimbursement period on the basis of a number of factors, including the tenor of the Trigger PLUS and any agreement we may have with the distributors of the Trigger PLUS. The amount of our estimated costs which we effectively reimburse to investors in this way may not be allocated ratably throughout the reimbursement period, and we may discontinue such reimbursement at any time or revise the duration of the reimbursement period after the original issue date of the Trigger PLUS based on changes in market conditions and other factors that cannot be predicted.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The Trigger PLUS will not be listed on any securities exchange and secondary trading may be limited.** The Trigger PLUS will not be listed on any securities exchange.
Therefore, there may be little or no secondary market for the Trigger PLUS. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. may, but is not obligated to, make
a market in the Trigger PLUS. Even if there is a secondary market, it may not provide enough liquidity to allow you to trade or sell the
Trigger PLUS easily. Because we do not expect that other broker-dealers will participate significantly in the secondary market for the
Trigger PLUS, the price at which you may be able to trade your Trigger PLUS is likely to depend on the price, if any, at which HSBC Securities
(USA) Inc. is willing to transact. If, at any time, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. were to cease making a market in the Trigger PLUS, it is
likely that there would be no secondary market for the Trigger PLUS. Accordingly, you should be willing to hold your Trigger PLUS to maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The calculation agent, which is HSBC or one of its affiliates, will make determinations with respect to the Trigger PLUS.** As calculation agent, HSBC or one of
its affiliates will determine the initial share price and the final share price, and will calculate the amount of cash, if any, that you
will receive at maturity. Determinations made by HSBC or one of its affiliates in its capacity as calculation agent may require it to
exercise discretion and make subjective judgments, including with respect to the occurrence or non-occurrence of market disruption events,
and the selection of successor underlying shares or the calculation of the final share prices in the event of a discontinuance of the
underlying shares, may adversely affect the payout to you at maturity, if any. Although the calculation agent will make all determinations
and take all action in relation to the Trigger PLUS in good faith, it should be noted that such discretion could have an impact (positive
or negative) on the value of your Trigger PLUS. The calculation agent is under no obligation to consider your interests as a holder of
the Trigger PLUS in taking any actions, including the determination of the initial share price, that might affect the value of your Trigger
PLUS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **Hedging and trading activity by our affiliates could potentially adversely affect the value of the Trigger PLUS.** One or more of our affiliates and/or third-party
dealers expect to carry out hedging activities related to the Trigger PLUS (and possibly to other instruments linked to the underlying
shares or its component stocks), including trading in the underlying shares as well as in other instruments related to the underlying
shares. As a result, these entities may be unwinding or adjusting hedge positions during the term of the Trigger PLUS and the hedging
strategy may involve greater and more frequent dynamic adjustments to the hedge as the valuation date approaches. Some of our affiliates
also trade the underlying shares and other financial instruments related to the underlying shares on a regular basis as part of their
general broker-dealer and other businesses. Any of these hedging or trading activities on or prior to the pricing date could potentially
increase the initial share price and, therefore, could increase the price at which the underlying shares must close so that an investor
does not suffer a loss on the investor's initial investment in the Trigger PLUS. Additionally, such hedging or trading activities
during the term of the Trigger PLUS, including on the valuation date, could adversely affect the price of the underlying shares on the
valuation date and, accordingly, the amount of cash, if any, an investor will receive at maturity.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The Trigger PLUS are not insured or guaranteed by any governmental agency of the United States or any other jurisdiction.** The Trigger PLUS are not deposit
liabilities or other obligations of a bank and are not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other
governmental agency or program of the United States or any other jurisdiction. An investment in the Trigger PLUS is subject to the credit
risk of HSBC, and in the event that HSBC is unable to pay its obligations as they become due, you may not receive the full payment at
maturity of the Trigger PLUS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;▪ **The U.S. federal income tax consequences of an investment in the Trigger PLUS are uncertain.** For a discussion of certain of the U.S. federal income tax consequences
of your investment in a Trigger PLUS, please see the discussion under "Additional Information About the Trigger PLUS —Tax
considerations" herein, and the discussion under "U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations" in the accompanying prospectus
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Information about the Underlying Shares

Amazon.com, Inc.

Amazon.com, Inc. is an online retailer that offers a wide range of products. The Company products include books, music, computers, electronics, and numerous other products. Amazon offers personalized shopping services, Web-based credit card payment, and direct shipping to customers. Amazon also operates a cloud platform offering services globally. The shares of common stock of the Company trade and are listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "AMZN."

Information as of market close on June 23, 2025:

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| **Bloomberg Ticker Symbol:** | AMZN | **52 Week High (on 2/4/2025):** | $242.06 |
| **Current Share Price:** | $208.47 | **52 Week Low (on 8/5/2024):** | $161.02 |
| **52 Weeks Ago:** | $186.34 |  |  |

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**This document relates only to the Trigger PLUS offered hereby and does not relate to the underlying shares or other securities of Amazon.com, Inc. We have derived all disclosures contained in this document regarding Amazon.com, Inc. shares from the publicly available documents described in the preceding paragraph. In connection with the offering of the Trigger PLUS, neither we nor the agent has participated in the preparation of such documents or made any due diligence inquiry with respect to Amazon.com, Inc. Neither we nor the agent has made any independent investigation as to the accuracy or completeness of such publicly available documents or any other publicly available information regarding Amazon.com, Inc. Furthermore, we cannot give any assurance that all events occurring prior to the date hereof (including events that would affect the accuracy or completeness of the publicly available documents described in the preceding paragraph) that would affect the trading price of the underlying shares (and therefore the price of the underlying shares at the time we price the Trigger PLUS) have been publicly disclosed. Subsequent disclosure of any such events or the disclosure of or failure to disclose material future events concerning Amazon.com, Inc. could affect the value received at maturity with respect to the Trigger PLUS and therefore the value of the Trigger PLUS.**

**Neither the issuer nor any of its affiliates makes any representation to you as to the performance of the underlying shares.**

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Historical Information<br>The graph below is based on the closing prices of the underlying shares for each day in the period from June 23, 2015 to June 23, 2025. We obtained the closing values below from the Bloomberg Professional<sup>®</sup> service. We have not undertaken any independent review of, or made any due diligence inquiry with respect to, the information obtained from the Bloomberg Professional<sup>®</sup> service. The historical performance of the underlying shares should not be taken as an indication of its future performance, and no assurance can be given as to the price of the underlying shares at any time, including on the determination dates.<br>

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| <br> **Amazon.com, Inc. – Daily Closing Prices**<br> **June 23, 2015 to June 23, 2025**<br>|
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Additional Information About the Trigger PLUS

Please read this information in conjunction with the summary terms on the cover page of this document.

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| **General Information** |  |
| **Listing:** | The Trigger PLUS will not be listed on any securities exchange. |
| **CUSIP:** | 40447CMC1 |
| **ISIN:** | US40447CMC19 |
| **Minimum ticketing size:** | $1,000 / 1 Trigger PLUS |
| **Denominations:** | $1,000 per Trigger PLUS and integral multiples thereof |
| **Interest:** |  |
| **Events of default and acceleration:** | If the Trigger PLUS have become immediately due and payable following an event of default (as defined in the accompanying prospectus) with respect to the Trigger PLUS, the calculation agent will determine the accelerated payment due and payable at maturity in the same general manner as described in "Payment at maturity" in this free writing prospectus except that the accelerated contingent quarterly payment will be calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. In that case, the scheduled trading day preceding the date of acceleration will be used as the final determination date for purposes of determining the final share price. If a market disruption event exists with respect to the underlying shares on that scheduled trading day, then the accelerated final determination date for the underlying shares will be postponed for up to 5 scheduled trading days (in the same manner used for postponing the originally scheduled final determination date). The accelerated maturity date will then be the third business day following the postponed accelerated final determination date.<br>If the Trigger PLUS have become immediately due and payable following an event of default, you will not be entitled to any additional payments with respect to the Trigger PLUS. For more information, see "Description of Debt Securities—Senior Debt Securities—Events of Default" in the prospectus. |
| **Tax considerations:**<br>**** | There is no direct legal authority as to the proper tax treatment of the Trigger PLUS, and therefore significant aspects of the tax treatment of the Trigger PLUS are uncertain as to both the timing and character of any inclusion in income in respect of the Trigger PLUS. Under one approach, the Trigger PLUS could be treated as pre-paid executory contracts with respect to the underlying shares. We intend to treat the Trigger PLUS consistent with this approach. Pursuant to the terms of the Trigger PLUS, you agree to treat the Trigger PLUS under this approach for all U.S. federal income tax purposes. Subject to the limitations described therein, and based on certain factual representations received from us, in the opinion of our special U.S. tax counsel, Mayer Brown LLP, it is reasonable to treat the Trigger PLUS as pre-paid executory contracts with respect to the underlying shares. Pursuant to this approach, we do not intend to report any income or gain with respect to the Trigger PLUS prior to maturity or an earlier sale or exchange and we intend to treat any gain or loss upon maturity or an earlier sale or exchange as long-term capital gain or loss, provided that you have held the Trigger PLUS for more than one year at such time for U.S. federal income tax purposes.<br>In Notice 2008-2, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department requested comments as to whether the purchaser of certain securities (which may include the Trigger PLUS) should be required to accrue income during its term under a mark-to-market, accrual or other methodology, whether income and gain on such a security or contract should be ordinary or capital and whether foreign holders should be subject to withholding tax on any deemed income accrual. Accordingly, it is possible that regulations or other guidance could provide that a U.S. holder (as defined under "U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations" in the accompanying prospectus supplement) of a Trigger PLUS is required to accrue income in respect of the Trigger PLUS prior to the receipt of payments under the Trigger PLUS or its earlier sale or exchange. Moreover, it is possible that any such regulations or other guidance could treat all income and gain of a U.S. holder in respect of a Trigger PLUS as ordinary income (including gain on a sale or exchange). Finally, it is possible that a non-U.S. holder (as defined under "U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations" in the accompanying prospectus supplement) of the Trigger PLUS could be subject to U.S. withholding tax in respect of a Trigger PLUS. It is unclear whether any regulations or other guidance would apply to the Trigger PLUS (possibly on a retroactive basis). Prospective investors are urged to consult with their tax advisors regarding Notice 2008-2 and the possible effect to them of the issuance of regulations or other guidance that affects the U.S. federal income tax treatment of the Trigger PLUS.<br>We will not attempt to ascertain whether the issuer of the underlying shares would be treated as a passive foreign investment company ("PFIC") or United States real property holding corporation ("USRPHC"), both as defined for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If the issuer of the underlying shares were so treated, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences might apply to a U.S. holder or non-U.S. holder, as the case may be. You should refer to information filed with the SEC and other authorities by the issuer of the underlying shares and consult your tax advisor regarding the possible consequences to you if the issuer of the underlying shares is or becomes a PFIC or a USRPHC.<br>A "dividend equivalent" payment is treated as a dividend from sources within the United States and such |

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|  | payments generally would be subject to a 30% U.S. withholding tax if paid to a non-U.S. holder. Under U.S. Treasury Department regulations, payments (including deemed payments) with respect to equity-linked instruments ("ELIs") that are "specified ELIs" may be treated as dividend equivalents if such specified ELIs reference an interest in an "underlying security," which is generally any interest in an entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes if a payment with respect to such interest could give rise to a U.S. source dividend. However, Internal Revenue Service guidance provides that withholding on dividend equivalent payments will not apply to specified ELIs that are not delta-one instruments and that are issued before January 1, 2027. Based on the Issuer's determination that the Trigger PLUS are not "delta-one" instruments, non-U.S. holders should not be subject to withholding on dividend equivalent payments, if any, under the Trigger PLUS. However, it is possible that the Trigger PLUS could be treated as deemed reissued for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the occurrence of certain events affecting the underlying shares or the Trigger PLUS, and following such occurrence the Trigger PLUS could be treated as subject to withholding on dividend equivalent payments. Non-U.S. holders that enter, or have entered, into other transactions in respect of the underlying shares or the Trigger PLUS should consult their tax advisors as to the application of the dividend equivalent withholding tax in the context of the Trigger PLUS and their other transactions. If any payments are treated as dividend equivalents subject to withholding, we (or the applicable paying agent) would be entitled to withhold taxes without being required to pay any additional amounts with respect to amounts so withheld.<br>Under current law, while the matter is not entirely clear, individual non-U.S. holders, and entities whose property is potentially includible in those individuals' gross estates for U.S. federal estate tax purposes (for example, a trust funded by such an individual and with respect to which the individual has retained certain interests or powers), should note that, absent an applicable treaty benefit, the Trigger PLUS is likely to be treated as U.S. situs property, subject to U.S. federal estate tax. These individuals and entities should consult their tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal estate tax consequences of investing in the Trigger PLUS.<br>For a further discussion of U.S. federal income tax consequences related to the Trigger PLUS, see the section "U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations" in the accompanying prospectus supplement. |
| **Calculation agent:** | HSBC USA Inc., or one of its affiliates. |
| **Supplemental plan of distribution:** | Pursuant to the terms of a distribution agreement, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., an affiliate of HSBC, will purchase the Trigger PLUS from HSBC for distribution to Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. will act as agent for the Trigger PLUS, will receive a fee of $22.50 per $1,000 stated principal amount, and will pay Morgan Stanley Wealth Management a fixed sales commission of $17.50 for each Trigger PLUS they sell. Of the amount per $1,000 stated principal amount received by HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., acting as agent for HSBC, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. will pay Morgan Stanley Wealth Management a structuring fee of $5.00 for each Trigger PLUS.<br>In addition, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. or another of its affiliates or agents may use the pricing supplement to which this free writing prospectus relates in market-making transactions after the initial sale of the Trigger PLUS, but is under no obligation to make a market in the Trigger PLUS and may discontinue any market-making activities at any time without notice.<br>We expect that delivery of the Trigger PLUS will be made against payment for the Trigger PLUS on or about the original issue date set forth on the cover page of this document, which is more than one business day following the trade date. Under Rule 15c6-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, trades in the secondary market generally are required to settle in one business day, unless the parties to that trade expressly agree otherwise. Accordingly, purchasers who wish to trade the Trigger PLUS more than one business day prior to the original issue date will be required to specify an alternate settlement cycle at the time of any such trade to prevent a failed settlement, and should consult their own advisors.<br>See "Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)" on page S-87 in the prospectus supplement. |
| **Where you can find more information:** | This free writing prospectus relates to an offering of the Trigger PLUS linked to the underlying shares. The purchaser of a Trigger PLUS will acquire a senior unsecured debt security of HSBC USA Inc. We reserve the right to withdraw, cancel or modify this offering and to reject orders in whole or in part. Although the offering of the Trigger PLUS relates to the underlying shares, you should not construe that fact as a recommendation as to the merits of acquiring an investment linked to the underlying shares or as to the suitability of an investment in the Trigger PLUS.<br>HSBC has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus, a prospectus supplement and Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement) with the SEC for the offering to which this free writing prospectus relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus, prospectus supplement and Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement in that registration statement and other documents HSBC has filed with the SEC for more complete information about HSBC and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. or any dealer participating in this offering will arrange to send you the prospectus, prospectus supplement and Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement if you request them by calling toll-free 1-866-811-8049.<br>You should read this document together with the prospectus dated February 21, 2024, the prospectus supplement dated February 21, 2024 and the Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement dated February 21, 2024. If the terms of the Trigger PLUS offered hereby are inconsistent with those |

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**Principal at Risk Securities**

described in the accompanying prospectus supplement, prospectus or Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement, the terms described in this free writing prospectus shall control. You should carefully consider, among other things, the matters set forth in "Risk Factors" herein, on page S-1 of the accompanying Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement and page S-1 of the accompanying prospectus supplement, as the Trigger PLUS involve risks not associated with conventional debt securities. We urge you to consult your investment, legal, tax, accounting and other advisors before you invest in the Trigger PLUS. As used herein, references to the "Issuer", "HSBC", "we", "us" and "our" are to HSBC USA Inc.<br>You may access these documents on the SEC web site at www.sec.gov as follows:<br>The Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement at:<br> [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025892/tm244959d5_424b2.htm](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025892/tm244959d5_424b2.htm)<br>The prospectus supplement at:<br> [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025878/tm244959d1_424b2.htm](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025878/tm244959d1_424b2.htm)<br>The prospectus at:<br> [https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025864/tm244959d13_424b3.htm](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000110465924025864/tm244959d13_424b3.htm)This<br>

*This document provides a summary of the terms and conditions of the Trigger PLUS. We encourage you to read the accompanying Stock-Linked Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus for this offering, which can be accessed via the hyperlinks above.*

"Performance Leveraged Upside Securities<sup>SM</sup>" and "PLUS<sup>SM</sup>" are service marks of Morgan Stanley.

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