Frequently Asked Questions

Effective May 2016, our SWIFT Bank Identifier Code (BIC) has been changed to HSBCSGS2. To avoid incoming fund transfers to your personal bank account from being rejected, please remind the party who transfer funds to your account to select the correct BIC.

For security purposes, you'll need to activate your card(s) in order to use it. This can be done using either of the following:

• Logging on to HSBC Singapore app – applicable only for credit cards

Simply log on to the HSBC Singapore app and select the credit card account, followed by "View more" and "Manage cards". If you're new to the HSBC Singapore app, download the app and register with the Singpass app. Find out more. Once you've successfully logged on to HSBC Singapore app, you can activate your credit card following the steps above.

• Calling our hotline – applicable for both debit and credit cards

Call in to 1800-HSBC NOW (1800-4722 669) or (65) 64722 669 if you are overseas. Select '*', then select '4' for Card Activation and follow the instructions.

For your security, the HSBC Singapore app can only be set up on one mobile phone or device at a time. Before you switch over to a new device, please follow these simple instructions on your old device (PDF).

Don't have your old phone or encountered an issue despite following these steps to install the HSBC Singapore app on your new device? Please give us a call or visit your nearest HSBC branch for assistance.

The magnetic strip of your credit card is not activated for overseas use, but you can still make transactions with your credit card using other modes of payment. For example, online or chip-enabled transactions.

If you need to enable your credit card for overseas magnetic strip usage, call in to 1800-HSBC NOW (1800-4722 669) or (65) 64722 669 if you are overseas. Select '*', then select '5' for Overseas Enrolment and follow the guided instructions.