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How to open a Hong Kong account

We can help you apply for an HSBC Hong Kong account online, via our mobile banking app, or by phone. Please don't share your information with third parties, or engage with any intermediaries to open an account.

Things to know

Need to open a bank account with HSBC Hong Kong? You can apply with us if you:

  • are at least 18 years old
  • meet additional criteria depending on where you live
  • have proof of ID, proof of address and additional documents if needed, subject to qualification status, local laws and regulations

HSBC Global Private Banking, HSBC Premier Elite and HSBC Premier customers automatically qualify for HSBC Premier in Hong Kong. There are different ways to open a bank account with HSBC HK, subject to eligibility.

Apply online via mobile app (HKID holder or overseas passportView footnote 1 holder)

You'll need to download the HSBC HK App to open an account online. You can apply if you're:

  • holding an eligible Hong Kong ID or an overseas passportView footnote 1 
  • new to HSBC
  • between the ages of 18 and 75
  • living in Australia, Macau SAR, Singapore, the UK, the US or Canada

If you're in Hong Kong and ready to use your passport for identity verification, you may need to allow HSBC HK App to access your GPS location data, and then submit application.

Apply online via mobile app (exit-entry permit (EEP) holder)

You'll need to download the HSBC HK App to open an account online. You can apply if you meet all of the following:

  • hold an exit-entry permit (EEP) that's valid for at least 6 months
  • new to HSBC
  • between the ages of 18 and 75
  • physically located in mainland China or Hong Kong when submitting this application

You can follow the step-by-step guide This link will open in a new window or view the video This link will open in a new window to learn more.

Download video transcript This link will open in a new window.

If you're physically located in Hong Kong, please have your EEP ready for identity verification, allow 'HSBC HK app' to access your GPS location data, and upload your exit-entry record to submit application. Learn how to download your exit-entry record This link will open in a new window.

If you're physically located in mainland China, please have your EEP ready for identity verification and application submission.  You'll need to activate your account in Hong Kong via the HSBC HK app within 90 days - an in-person visit to a branch is not required. Learn how to activate your account This link will open in a new window. You can't apply online for an HSBC One account when you're in China. Please apply via the HSBC HK App after you arrive in Hong Kong.

Apply via mobile app for HSBC Hong Kong account

Explore more options to open a Hong Kong account

If you don't meet the eligibility criteria, or want to request a call back with International Banking Centre, simply click the button below. Answer a few questions, select 'Arrange a call back' and we'll get in touch with you shortly.

Get started to open an overseas bank account This link will open in a new window

Apply upon arrival in Hong Kong

If you're in Hong Kong, simply:

Complete our document checklist This link will open in a new window  before your appointment.

Book an appointment To open an HSBC account in Hong Kong This link will open in a new window

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Notes

  1. Hong Kong mobile account opening is available for select jurisdictions only and there are 15 passport types supported including: Australia, Belgium, Canada, India, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Mexico, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States of America or Vietnam.
  2. If you're not a Hong Kong resident and want to open an HSBC One account, you can do so using the HSBC HK App when you're in Hong Kong. The entire process takes just 15 minutes. We encourage HSBC One customers to make the most of our comprehensive digital banking services, designed for your convenience and flexibility. If you're looking to open an HSBC Premier account, you can continue to do so at any branch or via HSBC HK App.
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