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05-03-2004, 09:18 AM
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| | | Opening Bank Account on Visitor Pass
HI Folks,
I will be moving up to HK in a couple of weeks and this forum has been a wealth of information . Thanks to all.
I was wondering, my company will be applying for a work visa for me but before i get it, can i open a bank account with any of the local banks ? | |
05-03-2004, 09:28 AM
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| | | Bank account
hi,
no problem, just take your passport and a cash deposit. | |
05-03-2004, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JAherbert hi,
no problem, just take your passport and a cash deposit. | Thanks For the info | |
08-03-2004, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul If you want to get a credit card it would also help if you took a letter from you employer stating your role and your salary. | Would getting a credit card and overdraft facility be easy with a permanent contract fo 30HK $ p/m + commission?
Thanks, D | |
12-03-2004, 12:37 AM
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| | | Debt!
Paul, you sound like my mother!
One never plans to run up debt...these things happen....its always good to know that if needs be I have some sort of buffer....
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Originally Posted by Paul I guess so - that is three times the average salary in HK after all. The salary would probably just affect the credit limit they would give you. Some sort of overdraft is probably possible, but is expensive like anyweher in the world - is it wise to be starting a job planning to run up debt? | | |
12-03-2004, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by JAherbert hi,
no problem, just take your passport and a cash deposit. | Really???
When I tried to open an account at HSBC without a HKID, they said I needed a sponsor... i.e. someone with a HKID and a current HSBC account (that and HK$3000 minimum deposit). | |
12-03-2004, 09:02 AM
|  | Resident Peacekeeper | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pokfulam Age: 40
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| | | >> HSBC without a HKID, they said I needed a sponsor
Don't get me started about the world's local bank. Please don't ....
Most of the second tier banks will allow you to open an account.
If you have an Amex or Citibank credit card (these are the really global banks which don't pretend to be local) they will be more than happy to accomodate you. My first card from about 11 years ago was a Citibank which I still have. | |
13-07-2006, 02:19 PM
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| | | Opening bank account with tourist visa ?
Hello,
Is it possible to open an euro currency account?
Can you tell me which bank will allow me to open an account with just a visitor pass?
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