In Hong Kong, the British System of banking is used as the model and therefore a letter of referral may be required to open an account. Each bank may be different, so it advisable to enquire at the bank of your choice.

Newcomers to Hong Kong often find the banking quite different from what they are used to. Many local banks also offer Internet Services.

The most popular ones being Standard Chartered, HSBC and Citibank. Banking hours are generally 9:30 am to 5 pm on Monday to Friday, or 9:00 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday.

Security boxes can be found at most large banks and price ranges from around HK$260.00 upwards depending on the size of the box.

Standard Chartered Bank
Edinburgh Tower
15 Queen’s Road, Central
TEL: 2886 8888

American Express Bank
General Enquiries
1/f, Henley Bldg
5 Queen’s Road, Central
TEL: 2811 1200

Citibank
20 Pedder Street
Wheelock House, Central
TEL: 2522 3022

Hong Kong Bank
Headquarters
1 Queen’s Road, Central
TEL: 2882 1111