Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

Registration No. 333-180289

February 12, 2014

FREE WRITING PROSPECTUS

(To Prospectus dated March 22, 2012,

Prospectus Supplement dated March 22, 2012 and

Equity Index Underlying Supplement dated March 22, 2012)

HSBC USA Inc.
Twin Participation Notes

} Twin Participation Notes linked to the Russell 2000^® Index (the “Reference Asset”)

} 30-month maturity

} Potential return of up to 24.00% if the Reference Return is positive

} Potential return of up to 25% if the Reference Return is negative but not less than -25%

} 1x exposure to any negative return in the Reference Asset if the Reference Return is less than -25%

The Twin Participation Notes (each a “security” and collectively the “securities") offered hereunder will not be listed on any U.S. securities exchange or automated quotation system. The securities will not bear interest.

Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities or passed upon the accuracy or the adequacy of this document, the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement, prospectus or prospectus supplement. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. We have appointed HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., an affiliate of ours, as the agent for the sale of the securities. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. will purchase the securities from us for distribution to other registered broker-dealers or will offer the securities directly to investors. 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 in any securities after their initial sale. Unless we or our agent informs you otherwise in the confirmation of sale, the pricing supplement to which this free writing prospectus relates is being used in a market-making transaction. See “Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” on page FWP-13 of this free writing prospectus.

Investment in the securities involves certain risks. You should refer to “Risk Factors” beginning on page FWP-6 of this document, page S-3 of the accompanying prospectus supplement and page S-1 of the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement.

The Estimated Initial Value of the securities on the Pricing Date is expected to be between $960 and $980 per security, which is less than the price to public. The market value of the securities at any time will reflect many factors and cannot be predicted with accuracy. See “Estimated Initial Value” on page FWP-3 and “Risk Factors” beginning on page FWP-6 of this document for additional information.

	Price to Public	Underwriting Discount1	Proceeds to Issuer
Per security	$1,000
Total

¹ HSBC USA Inc. or one of our affiliates may pay referral fees of up to 1.00% per $1,000 Principal Amount in connection with the distribution of the securities to other registered broker-dealers. See “Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” on page FWP-13 of this free writing prospectus.

The Securities: 

Are Not FDIC Insured Are Not Bank Guaranteed May Lose Value

 

HSBC USA Inc. Twin Participation Notes  

Linked to the Russell 2000^® Index

This free writing prospectus relates to a single offering of Twin Participation Notes. The securities will have the terms described in this free writing prospectus and the accompanying prospectus supplement, prospectus and Equity Index Underlying Supplement. If the terms of the securities offered hereby are inconsistent with those described in the accompanying prospectus supplement, prospectus or Equity Index Underlying Supplement, the terms described in this free writing prospectus shall control.You should be willing to forgo interest and dividend payments during the term of the securities and, if the Reference Return (as defined below) is less than -25%, lose up to 100% of your principal.

This free writing prospectus relates to an offering of securities linked to the performance of the Russell 2000^® Index. The purchaser of a security will acquire a senior unsecured debt security of HSBC USA Inc. linked to the Reference Asset as described below. The following key terms relate to the offering of securities:

Issuer:	HSBC USA Inc.
Principal Amount:	$1,000 per security
Reference Asset:	Russell 2000® Index (“RTY”)
Trade Date:	February 21, 2014
Pricing Date:	February 21, 2014
Original Issue Date:	February 26, 2014
Final Valuation Date:	August 23, 2016, subject to adjustment as described under “Additional Terms of the Notes—Valuation Dates” in the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement.
Maturity Date:	3 business days after the Final Valuation Date, expected to be August 26, 2016.  The Maturity Date is subject to adjustment as described under “Additional Terms of the Notes—Coupon Payment Dates, Call Payment Dates and Maturity Date” in the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement.
Payment at Maturity:	On the Maturity Date, for each security, we will pay you the Final Settlement Value.
Final Settlement Value:	If the Final Level is greater than the Initial Level, you will receive a cash payment on the Maturity Date, per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, equal to the lesser of: (a) $1,000 + ($1,000 × Reference Return); and (b) $1,000 + ($1,000 × Maximum Upside Cap). If a Trigger Event has not occurred and the Final Level is less than or equal to the Initial Level, you will receive a cash payment on the Maturity Date, per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, calculated as follows: $1,000 + ($1,000 × Absolute Reference Return). If a Trigger Event has occurred, you will receive a cash payment on the Maturity Date, per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, calculated as follows: $1,000 + ($1,000 × Reference Return) Under these circumstances, you will lose 1% of the Principal Amount of your securities for each percentage point that the Final Level has decreased from the Initial Level. For example, if a Trigger Event has occurred and the Reference Return is -30%, you will suffer a 30% loss and receive 70% of the Principal Amount. If a Trigger Event has occurred, you may lose up to 100% of your investment.
Reference Return:	The quotient, expressed as a percentage, calculated as follows:
	Final Level – Initial Level    Initial Level
Absolute Reference Return:	The absolute value of the Reference Return. The Absolute Reference Return will always be a positive value or zero.  For example, if the Reference Return is -5.00%, the Absolute Reference Return will be +5.00%.
Trigger Event:	A Trigger Event occurs if the Final Level of the Reference Asset is less than the Trigger Level.
Trigger Level:	75% of the Initial Level.
Maximum Upside Cap:	24.00%
Initial Level:	The Official Closing Level of the Reference Asset on the Pricing Date.
Final Level:	The Official Closing Level of the Reference Asset on the Final Valuation Date.
Official Closing Level:	The closing level of the Reference Asset on any scheduled trading day, as determined by the calculation agent based upon the level displayed on the Bloomberg Professional® service page “RTY <INDEX>,” any successor page on the Bloomberg Professional® service or any successor service, as applicable.

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CUSIP/ISIN:	40432XTX9/US40432XTX92
Form of Securities:	Book-Entry
Listing:	The securities will not be listed on any U.S. securities exchange or quotation system.
Estimated Initial Value:	The Estimated Initial Value of the securities will be less than the price you pay to purchase the securities.  The Estimated Initial Value does not represent a minimum price at which we or any of our affiliates would be willing to purchase your securities in the secondary market, if any, at any time. The Estimated Initial Value will be calculated on the Pricing 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 securities, which will be determined by us on the Pricing Date, will be less than the price to public and may differ from the market value of the securities in the secondary market, if any.”
The Trade Date, the Pricing Date and the other dates set forth above are subject to change, and will be set forth in the pricing supplement relating to the securities.

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GENERAL

This free writing prospectus relates to a single offering of securities linked to the Reference Asset. The purchaser of a security 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 securities relates to the Reference Asset, you should not construe that fact as a recommendation as to the merits of acquiring an investment linked to the Reference Asset or any component security included in the Reference Asset or as to the suitability of an investment in the securities.

You should read this document together with the prospectus dated March 22, 2012, the prospectus supplement dated March 22, 2012 and the Equity Index Underlying Supplement dated March 22, 2012. If the terms of the securities offered hereby are inconsistent with those described in the accompanying prospectus supplement, prospectus or Equity Index 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” beginning on page FWP-6 of this free writing prospectus, page S-3 of the prospectus supplement and page S-1 of the Equity Index Underlying Supplement, as the securities 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 securities. As used herein, references to the “Issuer”, “HSBC”, “we”, “us” and “our” are to HSBC USA Inc.

HSBC has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus, prospectus supplement and Equity Index 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 Equity Index 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 Equity Index Underlying Supplement if you request them by calling toll-free 1-866-811-8049.

You may also obtain:

} The Equity Index Underlying Supplement at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000114420412016693/v306691_424b2.htm

} The prospectus supplement at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000104746912003151/a2208335z424b2.htm

} The prospectus at: http://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/83246/000104746912003148/a2208395z424b2.htm

We are using this free writing prospectus to solicit from you an offer to purchase the securities. You may revoke your offer to purchase the securities at any time prior to the time at which we accept your offer by notifying HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. We reserve the right to change the terms of, or reject any offer to purchase, the securities prior to their issuance. In the event of any material changes to the terms of the securities, we will notify you.

PAYMENT AT MATURITY

On the Maturity Date, for each security you hold, we will pay you the Final Settlement Value, which is an amount in cash, as described below:

If the Final Level is greater than the Initial Level, you will receive a cash payment on the Maturity Date, per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, equal to the lesser of:

(a) $1,000 + ($1,000 × Reference Return); and

(b) $1,000 + ($1,000 × Maximum Upside Cap).

If a Trigger Event has not occurred, and the Final Level is less than or equal to the Initial Level, you will receive a cash payment on the Maturity Date, per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, calculated as follows:

$1,000 + ($1,000 × Absolute Reference Return)

If a Trigger Event has occurred, you will receive a cash payment on the Maturity Date, per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, equal to:

$1,000 + ($1,000 × Reference Return)

Under these circumstances, if a Trigger Event has occurred, you will lose 1% of the Principal Amount of your securities for each percentage point that the Final Level has decreased from the Initial Level. For example, if a Trigger Event has occurred and the Reference Return is -30%, you will suffer a 30% loss and receive 70% of the Principal Amount. If a Trigger Event has occurred, you may lose up to 100% of your investment.

Interest

The securities will not pay interest.

Business Day

A “business day” means any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, that is neither a legal holiday nor a day on which banking institutions are authorized or required by law or regulation to close in the City of New York.

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Payment When Offices or Settlement Systems Are Closed

If any payment is due on the securities on a day that would otherwise be a “business day” but is a day on which the office of a paying agent or a settlement system is closed, we will make the payment on the next business day when that paying agent or system is open. Any such payment will be deemed to have been made on the original due date, and no additional payment will be made on account of the delay.

Calculation Agent

We or one of our affiliates will act as calculation agent with respect to the securities.

Reference Sponsor

The Russell Investment Group is the reference sponsor.

INVESTOR SUITABILITY

The securities may be suitable for you if:

The securities may not be suitable for you if:

} You seek an investment with a return linked to the performance of the Reference Asset and you believe the Reference Return will be positive, but not by more than the Maximum Upside Cap, or will be moderately negative without a Trigger Event occurring. } You are willing to invest in the securities based on the Maximum Upside Cap indicated herein, which may limit your return at maturity. } You are willing to make an investment that is exposed to any negative Reference Return on a 1-to-1 basis if a Trigger Event occurs. } You are willing to accept the risk and return profile of the securities 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 to holders of the stocks comprising the Reference Asset. } 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 securities to maturity. } You are comfortable with the creditworthiness of HSBC, as Issuer of the securities.

} You believe the Final Level of the Reference Asset will be negative by more than the Trigger Level or that the Reference Return or Absolute Reference Return will not be sufficiently positive to provide you with your desired return. } You are unwilling to invest in the securities based on the Maximum Upside Cap indicated herein, which may limit your return at maturity. } You are unwilling to make an investment that is exposed to any negative Reference Return on a 1-to-1 basis if a Trigger Event occurs. } 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 the dividends or other distributions paid on the stocks comprising the Reference Asset. } 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 securities to maturity. } You are not willing or are unable to assume the credit risk associated with HSBC, as Issuer of the securities.

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RISK FACTORS

We urge you to read the section “Risk Factors” beginning on page S-3 in the accompanying prospectus supplement and on page S-1 of the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement. Investing in the securities is not equivalent to investing directly in any of the stocks comprising the Reference Asset. You should understand the risks of investing in the securities and should reach an investment decision only after careful consideration, with your advisors, of the suitability of the securities in light of your particular financial circumstances and the information set forth in this free writing prospectus and the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus.

In addition to the risks discussed below, you should review “Risk Factors” in the accompanying prospectus supplement and Equity Index Underlying Supplement including the explanation of risks relating to the securities described in the following sections:

} “— Risks Relating to All Note Issuances” in the prospectus supplement; and

} “— General Risks Related to Indices” in the Equity Index Underlying Supplement.

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

Your investment in the securities may result in a loss.

You will be exposed to the decline in the Reference Asset from the Pricing Date to the Final Valuation Date if a Trigger Event occurs. Accordingly, if a Trigger Event has occurred, your Payment at Maturity will be less than the Principal Amount of your securities. If a Trigger Event has occurred, you may lose up to 100% of your investment at maturity.

The return on the securities is limited by the Maximum Upside Cap if the Reference Return is positive and the Trigger Level if the Reference Return is negative.

You will not participate in any appreciation in the level of the Reference Asset beyond the Maximum Upside Cap of 24.00%. If the Reference Return is positive, you will not receive a return on the securities greater than the Maximum Upside Cap. If the Reference Return is negative but a Trigger Event has not occurred, your return will be based on the Absolute Reference Return. However, because a Trigger Event will occur if the Final Level is less than the Trigger Level, your return on the securities, if the Reference Return is negative and a Trigger Event does not occur, will never be greater than 25.00%.

The amount payable on the securities is not linked to the level of the Reference Asset at any time other than on the Final Valuation Date.

The Final Level will be based on the Official Closing Level of the Reference Asset on the Final Valuation Date, subject to postponement for non-trading days and certain market disruption events. Even if the level of the Reference Asset appreciates prior to the Final Valuation Date but then decreases on the Final Valuation Date to a level that is below the Initial Level, 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 level of the Reference Asset prior to such decrease. Although the actual level of the Reference Asset on the Maturity Date or at other times during the term of the securities may be higher than the Final Level, the Payment at Maturity will be based solely on the Official Closing Level of the Reference Asset on the Final Valuation Date.

Credit risk of HSBC USA Inc.

The securities 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 prospectus supplement and prospectus, the securities 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 securities, including any return of principal at maturity, 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 securities 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 securities.

The securities will not bear interest.

As a holder of the securities, you will not receive interest payments.

Changes that affect the Reference Asset will affect the market value of the securities and the amount you will receive at maturity.

The policies of the reference sponsor concerning additions, deletions and substitutions of the constituents comprising the Reference Asset and the manner in which the reference sponsor takes account of certain changes affecting those constituents may affect the level of the Reference Asset. The policies of the reference sponsor with respect to the calculation of the Reference Asset could also affect the level of the Reference Asset. The reference sponsor may discontinue or suspend calculation or dissemination of the Reference Asset. Any such actions could affect the value of the securities and the return on the securities.

Small-capitalization risk.

The RTY tracks companies that may be considered small-capitalization companies. These companies often have greater stock price volatility, lower trading volume and less liquidity than large-capitalization companies and therefore the respective index level may be more volatile than an investment in stocks issued by larger companies. Stock prices of small-capitalization companies may also be more

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vulnerable than those of larger companies to adverse business and economic developments, and the stocks of small-capitalization companies may be thinly traded, making it difficult for the RTY to track them. In addition, small-capitalization companies are often less stable financially than large-capitalization companies and may depend on a small number of key personnel, making them more vulnerable to loss of personnel. Small-capitalization companies are often subject to less analyst coverage and may be in early, and less predictable, periods of their corporate existences. These companies tend to have smaller revenues, less diverse product lines, smaller shares of their product or service markets, fewer financial resources and competitive strengths than large-capitalization companies, and are more susceptible to adverse developments related to their products.

The securities are not insured or guaranteed by any governmental agency of the United States or any other jurisdiction.

The securities 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 securities 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 securities.

The Estimated Initial Value of the securities, which will be determined by us on the Pricing Date, will be less than the price to public and may differ from the market value of the securities in the secondary market, if any.

The Estimated Initial Value of the securities will be calculated by us on the Pricing Date and will be less than the price to public. The Estimated Initial Value will reflect our internal funding rate, which is the borrowing rate we use to issue market-linked securities, as well as the mid-market value of the embedded derivatives in the securities. 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 securities may be lower if it were based on the levels 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 securities to be more favorable to you. We will determine the value of the embedded derivatives in the securities 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 securities 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 securities in the secondary market (if any exists) at any time.

The price of your securities in the secondary market, if any, immediately after the Pricing Date will be less than the price to public.

The price to public takes into account certain costs. These costs, which will be used or retained by us or one of our affiliates, include our affiliates’ projected hedging profits (which may or may not be realized) for assuming risks inherent in hedging our obligations under the securities and the costs associated with structuring and hedging our obligations under the securities. If you were to sell your securities in the secondary market, if any, the price you would receive for your securities 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 securities in the secondary market, if any, at any time after issuance will vary based on many factors, including the level of the Reference Asset and changes in market conditions, and cannot be predicted with accuracy. The securities are not designed to be short-term trading instruments, and you should, therefore, be able and willing to hold the securities to maturity. Any sale of the securities prior to maturity could result in a loss to you.

If we were to repurchase your securities immediately after the Original Issue Date, the price you receive may be higher than the Estimated Initial Value of the securities.

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 securities in the secondary market, if any, and the value that we may initially use for customer account statements, if we provide any customer account statements at all, may exceed the Estimated Initial Value on the Pricing Date for a temporary period expected to be approximately three months 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 securities and other costs in connection with the securities that we will no longer expect to incur over the term of the securities. We will make such discretionary election and determine this temporary reimbursement period on the basis of a number of factors, including the tenor of the securities and any agreement we may have with the distributors of the securities. 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 securities based on changes in market conditions and other factors that cannot be predicted.

The securities lack liquidity.

The securities will not be listed on any securities exchange. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is not required to offer to purchase the securities in the secondary market, if any exists. Even if there is a secondary market, it may not provide enough liquidity to allow you to trade or sell the securities easily. Because other dealers are not likely to make a secondary market for the securities, the price at which you may be able to trade your securities is likely to depend on the price, if any, at which HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. is willing to buy the securities.

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Potential conflicts of interest may exist.

HSBC and its affiliates play a variety of roles in connection with the issuance of the securities, including acting as calculation agent and hedging our obligations under the securities. In performing these duties, the economic interests of the calculation agent and other affiliates of ours are potentially adverse to your interests as an investor in the securities. We will not have any obligation to consider your interests as a holder of the securities in taking any action that might affect the value of your securities.

Uncertain tax treatment.

For a discussion of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of your investment in a security, please see the discussion under “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” herein and the discussion under “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” in the accompanying prospectus supplement.

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ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES

The following table and examples are provided for illustrative purposes only and are hypothetical. They do not purport to be representative of every possible scenario concerning increases or decreases in the level of the Reference Asset relative to its Initial Level. We cannot predict the Final Level of the Reference Asset. The assumptions we have made in connection with the illustrations set forth below may not reflect actual events. You should not take this illustration or these examples as an indication or assurance of the expected performance of the Reference Asset or the return on your securities. The Final Settlement Value may be less than the amount that you would have received from a conventional debt security with the same stated maturity, including such a security issued by HSBC. The numbers appearing in the table below and following examples have been rounded for ease of analysis.

The table below illustrates the Final Settlement Value on a $1,000 investment in the securities for a hypothetical range of Reference Returns from -100% to +100%. The following results are based solely on the assumptions outlined below. The “Hypothetical Return on the Security” as used below is the number, expressed as a percentage, that results from comparing the Payment at Maturity per $1,000 Principal Amount to $1,000. The potential returns described here assume that your securities are held to maturity. You should consider carefully whether the securities are suitable to your investment goals. The following table and examples assume the following:

}	Principal Amount:	$1,000
}	Hypothetical Initial Level:	1,000.00
}	Trigger Level:	75.00% of the Initial Level
}	Maximum Upside Cap:	24.00%

The actual Initial Level will be determined on the Pricing Date.

Hypothetical Reference Return	Hypothetical Payment at Maturity	Hypothetical Return on the Security
100.00%	$1,240.00	24.00%
90.00%	$1,240.00	24.00%
80.00%	$1,240.00	24.00%
70.00%	$1,240.00	24.00%
60.00%	$1,240.00	24.00%
50.00%	$1,240.00	24.00%
40.00%	$1,240.00	24.00%
24.00%	$1,240.00	24.00%
20.00%	$1,200.00	20.00%
15.00%	$1,115.00	15.00%
10.00%	$1,100.00	10.00%
0.00%	$1,000.00	0.00%
-10.00%	$1,100.00	10.00%
-20.00%	$1,200.00	20.00%
-25.00%	$1,250.00	25.00%
-30.00%	$700.00	-30.00%
-40.00%	$600.00	-40.00%
-50.00%	$500.00	-50.00%
-60.00%	$400.00	-60.00%
-70.00%	$300.00	-70.00%
-80.00%	$200.00	-80.00%
-90.00%	$100.00	-90.00%
-100.00%	$0.00	-100.00%

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The following examples indicate how the Final Settlement Value would be calculated with respect to a hypothetical $1,000 investment in the securities.

Example 1: The Final Level is greater than the Initial Level.

Initial Level	Final Level
1,000.00	1,100.00 (110% of Initial Level)

Since the Final Level is greater than the Trigger Level, a Trigger Event does not occur.

Because the Initial Level is 1,000.00 and the Final Level is 1,100.00, the Reference Return is 10.00%, calculated as follows:

(1,100.00 - 1,000.00) / 1,000.00 = 10.00%

Because the Reference Return is positive, and the Reference Return is less than the Maximum Upside Cap, the Final Settlement Value would be $1,100.00 per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, calculated as follows:

$1,000 + ($1,000 × Reference Return)

= $1,000 + ($1,000 × 10.00%)

= $1,100.00

Example 2: The Final Level is greater than the Initial Level by more than the Maximum Upside Cap.

Initial Level	Final Level
1,000.00	1,300.00 (130% of Initial Level)

Since the Final Level is greater than the Trigger Level, a Trigger Event does not occur.

Because the Initial Level is 1,000.00 and the Final Level is 1,300.00, the Reference Return is 30.00%, calculated as follows:

(1,300.00 - 1,000.00) / 1,000.00 = 30.00%

Because the Reference Return is positive, and the Reference Return is greater than the Maximum Upside Cap, the Final Settlement Value would be $1,240.00 per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, calculated as follows:

$1,000 + ($1,000 × Maximum Upside Cap)

= $1,000 + ($1,000 × 24.00%)

= $1,240.00

Example 3: A Trigger Event does not occur, and the Final Level is less than the Initial Level.

Initial Level	Final Level
1,000.00	750.00 (75% of Initial Level)

Since the Final Level is not below the Trigger Level, a Trigger Event does not occur.

Because the Initial Level is 1,000.00 and the Final Level is 750.00, the Reference Return is -25.00%, calculated as follows:

(750.00 - 1,000.00) / 1,000.00 = -25.00%

Because the Reference Return is less than zero but equal to or greater than the Trigger Level, the Final Settlement Value would be $1,250.00 per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, calculated as follows:

$1,000 + ($1,000 × Absolute Reference Return)

= $1,000 + ($1,000 × 25.00%)

= $1,250.00

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Example 4: A Trigger Event occurs.

Initial Level	Final Level
1,000.00	700.00 (70% of Initial Level)

Since the Final Level is less than the Trigger Level, a Trigger Event occurs.

Because the Initial Level is 1,000.00 and the Final Level is 700.00, the Reference Return is -30.00%, calculated as follows:

(700.00 - 1,000.00) / 1,000.00 = -30.00%

Because the Reference Return is less than -25.00%, the Final Settlement Value would be $700.00 per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities, calculated as follows:

$1,000 + ($1,000 × Reference Return)

= $1,000 + ($1,000 × -30.00%)

= $700.00

Example 4 shows that you are exposed on a 1-to-1 basis to declines in the level of the Reference Asset if a Trigger Event occurs. YOU MAY LOSE UP TO 100% OF THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF YOUR SECURITIES.

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INFORMATION RELATING TO THE REFERENCE ASSET

Description of the RTY   The RTY is designed to track the performance of the small capitalization segment of the United States equity market. All 2,000 stocks are traded on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ, and the RTY consists of the smallest 2,000 companies included in the Russell 3000^® Index. The Russell 3000^® Index is composed of the 3,000 largest United States companies as determined by market capitalization and represents approximately 98% of the United States equity market.   The top 5 industry groups by market capitalization as of December 31, 2014 were: Financial Services, Consumer Discretionary, Technology, Producer Durables and Health Care.         For more information about the RTY, see “The Russell 2000^ÒIndex” beginning on page S-21 of the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement. Historical Performance of the RTY   The following graph sets forth the historical performance of the RTY based on the daily historical closing levels from January 1, 2008 through February 11, 2014. The closing level for the RTY on February 11, 2014 was 1,129.16. We obtained the closing levels below from the Bloomberg Professional^® 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^® service.   Source: Bloomberg Professional^® service 

The historical levels of the RTY should not be taken as an indication of future performance, and no assurance can be given as to the Official Closing Level of the RTY on the Final Valuation Date.

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EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND ACCELERATION

If the securities have become immediately due and payable following an Event of Default (as defined in the accompanying prospectus) with respect to the securities, 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. In that case, the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the date of acceleration will be used as the Final Valuation Date for purposes of determining the Reference Return, and the accelerated maturity date will be three business days after the accelerated Final Valuation Date. If a Market Disruption Event exists with respect to the Reference Asset on that scheduled trading day, then the accelerated Final Valuation Date will be postponed for up to five scheduled trading days (in the same manner used for postponing the originally scheduled Final Valuation Date). The accelerated maturity date will also be postponed by an equal number of business days.

If the securities have become immediately due and payable following an Event of Default, you will not be entitled to any additional payments with respect to the securities. For more information, see “Description of Debt Securities—Senior Debt Securities—Events of Default” in the accompanying prospectus.

SUPPLEMENTAL PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION (CONFLICTS OF INTEREST)

We have appointed HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., an affiliate of HSBC, as the agent for the sale of the securities. Pursuant to the terms of a distribution agreement, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. will purchase the securities from HSBC at the price to public less the underwriting discount set forth on the cover page of the pricing supplement to which this free writing prospectus relates, for distribution to other registered broker-dealers, or will offer the securities directly to investors. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. proposes to offer the securities at the price to public set forth on the cover page of this free writing prospectus. HSBC USA Inc. or one of our affiliates may pay referral fees of up to 1.00% per $1,000 Principal Amount of the securities in connection with the distribution of the securities to other registered broker-dealers. Neither HSBC USA Inc. nor any of its affiliates will pay any underwriting discounts.

An affiliate of HSBC has paid or may pay in the future an amount to broker-dealers in connection with the costs of the continuing implementation of systems to support the securities.

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 securities, but is under no obligation to make a market in the securities and may discontinue any market-making activities at any time without notice.

See “Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)” on page S-49 in the prospectus supplement.

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U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS

There is no direct legal authority as to the proper tax treatment of the securities, and therefore significant aspects of the tax treatment of the securities are uncertain as to both the timing and character of any inclusion in income in respect of the securities. Under one approach, a security should be treated as a pre-paid executory contract with respect to the Reference Asset. We intend to treat the securities consistent with this approach. Pursuant to the terms of the securities, you agree to treat the securities 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, Morrison & Foerster LLP, it is reasonable to treat a security as a pre-paid executory contract with respect to the Reference Asset. Pursuant to this approach, we do not intend to report any income or gain with respect to the securities prior to their 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 security for more than one year at such time for U.S. federal income tax purposes.

We will not attempt to ascertain whether any of the entities whose stock is included in, or owned by, the Reference Asset, as the case may be, 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 one or more of the entities whose stock is included in, or owned by, the Reference Asset, as the case may be, were so treated, certain adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences might apply. You should refer to information filed with the SEC and other authorities by the entities whose stock is included in, or owned by, the Reference Asset, as the case may be, and consult your tax advisor regarding the possible consequences to you if one or more of the entities whose stock is included in, or owned by, the Reference Asset, as the case may be, is or becomes a PFIC or a USRPHC.

Withholding and reporting requirements under the legislation enacted on March 18, 2010 (as discussed beginning on page S-48 of the prospectus supplement) will generally apply to payments made after June 30, 2014. However, this withholding tax will not be imposed on payments pursuant to obligations outstanding on July 1, 2014. Additionally, withholding due to any payment being treated as a “dividend equivalent” (as discussed beginning on page S-47 of the prospectus supplement) will begin no earlier than January 1, 2016. Holders are urged to consult with their own tax advisors regarding the possible implications of this legislation on their investment in the securities.

For a discussion of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of your investment in a security, please see the discussion under “U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations” in the accompanying prospectus supplement.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS		You should only rely on the information contained in this free writing prospectus, the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information or to make any representation to you that is not contained in this free writing prospectus, the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus. If anyone provides you with different or inconsistent information, you should not rely on it. This free writing prospectus, the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus are not an offer to sell these securities, and these documents are not soliciting an offer to buy these securities, in any jurisdiction where the offer or sale is not permitted. You should not, under any circumstances, assume that the information in this free writing prospectus, the accompanying Equity Index Underlying Supplement, prospectus supplement and prospectus is correct on any date after their respective dates. HSBC USA Inc. $     Twin Participation Notes Linked to the Russell 2000® Index February 12, 2014 FREE WRITING PROSPECTUS
Free Writing Prospectus
General	FWP-4
Payment at Maturity	FWP-4
Investor Suitability	FWP-5
Risk Factors	FWP-6
Illustrative Examples	FWP-9
Information Relating to the Reference Asset	FWP-11
Events of Default and Acceleration	FWP-12
Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)	FWP-12
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations	FWP-13
Equity Index Underlying Supplement
Risk Factors	S-1
The S&P 500® Index	S-6
The S&P 100® Index	S-10
The S&P MidCap 400® Index	S-14
The S&P 500 Low Volatility Index	S-18
The Russell 2000® Index	S-21
The Dow Jones Industrial AverageSM	S-25
The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index®	S-27
The Hang Seng® Index	S-30
The Korea Stock Price Index 200	S-33
MSCI Indices	S-36
The EURO STOXX 50® Index	S-40
The PHLX Housing SectorSM Index	S-42
The TOPIX® Index	S-46
The NASDAQ-100 Index®	S-49
S&P BRIC 40 Index	S-53
The Nikkei 225 Index	S-56
The FTSE™ 100 Index	S-58
Other Components	S-60
Additional Terms of the Notes	S-60
Prospectus Supplement
Risk Factors	S-3
Risks Relating to Our Business	S-3
Risks Relating to All Note Issuances	S-3
Pricing Supplement	S-7
Description of Notes	S-8
Use of Proceeds and Hedging	S-30
Certain ERISA Considerations	S-30
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations	S-32
Supplemental Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)	S-49
Prospectus
About this Prospectus	1
Risk Factors	1
Where You Can Find More Information	1
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements	2
HSBC USA Inc.	3
Use of Proceeds	3
Description of Debt Securities	3
Description of Preferred Stock	15
Description of Warrants	21
Description of Purchase Contracts	25
Description of Units	28
Book-Entry Procedures	30
Limitations on Issuances in Bearer Form	35
U.S. Federal Income Tax Considerations Relating to Debt Securities	35
Plan of Distribution (Conflicts of Interest)	51
Notice to Canadian Investors	53
Notice to EEA Investors	58
Certain ERISA Matters	59
Legal Opinions	60
Experts	60