open a bank account before moving

[Geoff]

You don't even need proof of address in Hong Kong. Proof of address anywhere is fine.

[alidpr]

hi all ..

i m new member to this community.
i would like to open a bank account in hsbc , personal account . I have gone thru their website , says premier account which i dont like to go .

i want to open such a account which doesnt need to deposit 1mn hkd . Minimum of money deposit with online services of transfers + rcv money from outside unlimited specially in USD + remit to any other account etc.

awaitin for some1 to help out in this matter.

[Geoff]

Pretty easy. Go to HSBC branch. Take ID and proof of address. Open account.

[tifbs]

If i don't have a job when i arrive in HK - i plan to look for one when there - i can still open an account right? Or do i need proof of employment?

[chnlong]

You don't need to have a job or be HK resident to open a bank account here. To open a SmartVintage HSBC account, all you need is your passport, proof of address in your home country (same country who issued your passport), and HK$10,000 minimum deposit I believe.