How to open a Hong Kong account

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.

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 3 months
• new to HSBC
• between the ages of 18-64
• physically located in mainland China or Hong Kong when submitting this application

You can follow the instructions to learn more.

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.

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.