Non Resident opening a bank account

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    Non Resident opening a bank account

    Hi All, do the banks still allow a non resident to open an account here in HK, if so which banks?

    Alternatively is Singapore an alternative?


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    No


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    I tried last year, before getting a HKID etc, and failed. All major banks politely told me to bugger off. Once I got a HKID and a proof of address, presto, I had a bank account.


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    Quote Originally Posted by fth:
    Hi All, do the banks still allow a non resident to open an account here in HK, if so which banks?

    Alternatively is Singapore an alternative?
    At premier tiers yes. Presumably through HSBC's expat banking desk and other similar banking setups.

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    Hsbc premier will easily open one without HKID.