Security token

What is a security token?

A security token helps protect you against fraud and other security threats when using mobile and online banking. Whether digital or physical, the device allows you to verify your identity and access your full range of services.

What types of security token are available?

Digital Secure Key

Accessed via the HSBC Singapore app, the Digital Secure Key replaces your physical Security Device. A Digital Secure Key allows you to generate security codes from your mobile or tablet, so you can access your full range of mobile and online banking services.

Digital Secure Key is more convenient, more secure and more environmentally friendly.

Security Device

A Security Device is a small electronic device that generates security codes. These codes allow you to access your full range of online and mobile banking services securely.

Customers who choose to use a Security Device may not be able to access the HSBC Singapore app. To use the HSBC Singapore app, you will need to switch to Digital Secure Key when prompted to and your Security Device will be deactivated.

How do I activate my security token?

If you're new to mobile banking with HSBC and you're downloading the app for the first time, your Digital Secure Key will be activated automatically.

If you've got an existing Security Device, and want to upgrade, you'll need to activate your Digital Secure Key in the app.

To activate your Digital Secure Key:

Log on to the latest version of the HSBC Singapore app.
When prompted to activate your Digital Secure Key, select 'Continue'.

Digital Secure Key is now activated and your Security Device will be deactivated immediately. You can also now enable Fingerprint or Face ID* to easily generate your security codes.

How to activate Digital Secure Key

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If you're new to mobile banking with HSBC and you're downloading the app for the first time, your Digital Secure Key will be activated automatically.

If you've got an existing Security Device, and want to upgrade, you'll need to activate your Digital Secure Key in the app.

To activate your Digital Secure Key:

Log on to the latest version of the HSBC Singapore app.
When prompted to activate your Digital Secure Key, select 'Continue'.

Digital Secure Key is now activated and your Security Device will be deactivated immediately. You can also now enable Fingerprint or Face ID* to easily generate your security codes.

How to activate Digital Secure Key

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Once you've registered for Online Banking and received your Security Device, you’ll need to activate it.

To activate your Security Device:

Log on to Online Banking.
When prompted by the pop-up, choose 'Activate now'. (If you're new to HSBC, you'll need to scroll down and expand the "Don't have compatible device" section).

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How do I use my security token?

You use your security token (digital or physical) to generate a security code. This allows you to access online and mobile banking and approve specific transactions and account updates.

Generate a security code step 1 - Select 'Generate security code' in the HSBC Singapore app.

Step 1: Make sure you have the latest version of the HSBC Singapore app. Launch the app, but don't log on. Select 'Generate security code'.

Generate a security code step 2 - Choose one option to generate a security code.

Step 2: Choose what you'd like to do:

log on to online banking
transaction verification
get re-authentication code

Generate a security code step 3 - Enter your 6-digit PIN to log on or get a re-authentication code.

Step 3: To log on or get a re-authentication code, enter your 6-digit PIN or use biometric authentication^* (if you've enabled it). To verify a transaction, you'll need to enter the requested digits from your transaction first.

Generate a security code step 4 - Your security code will be generated. Code presented with expiry timer.

Step 4: Your security code will be displayed. Enter it where requested.

Step 1: Make sure you have the latest version of the HSBC Singapore app. Launch the app, but don't log on. Select 'Generate security code'.

Step 2: Choose what you'd like to do:

log on to online banking
transaction verification
get re-authentication code

Step 4: Your security code will be displayed. Enter it where requested.

Press the green button to turn on the security device.

Step 1: Press and hold the green button for 2 seconds to turn on your Security Device.

Step 2: Enter your Security Device PIN.

Press the green button to obtain the 6 digit security code.

Step 3: Press the green button to obtain a 6-digit security code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Whether digital or physical, the token allows you to verify your identity when logging on to online banking. They are also used to authorize certain investments, transactions and account updates.

Both devices serve the same purpose. The key difference is that you can access the Digital Secure Key from within the HSBC Singapore app on your mobile or tablet, while the Security Device is a separate piece of hardware.

No, you can only have either a Digital Secure Key or a Security Device at any one time. Upon activating your Digital Secure Key, your Security Device will be deactivated immediately.

The Digital Secure Key is available on iPhone, iPad and Android phones, as long as you have the HSBC Singapore app. If you don't have the app, you can download it from the App Store or Google Play Store.

If you don't have an existing Security Device and you're downloading the app for the first time, your Digital Secure Key will be activated automatically.

If you've already got the HSBC Singapore app and you've been using a physical Security Device, follow the instructions on the app to upgrade to the Digital Secure Key.

If you're having any trouble upgrading from a physical Security Device to a Digital Secure Key, speak to us via Web Chat or call us at our 24-hour customer service hotline on 1800-HSBC NOW (4722 669) in Singapore or (65) 6-HSBC NOW (4722 669) from overseas.

Digital Secure Key at a glance

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Only customers who are unable to use Digital Secure Key can request for a physical Security Device. If you think this may apply to you, please get in touch.

You can rest assured that Digital Secure Key is completely secure. It is built with advanced security and protection features and is more secure than a physical Security Device. To use Digital Secure Key, you will be required to authenticate yourself each time by either providing your 6-digit PIN or biometrics (Face ID / Touch ID / Fingerprint ID). Once you have activated Digital Secure Key on your device, your Digital Secure Key is linked to your personal accounts, and only you can access them through your Digital Secure Key-linked device. Other users cannot log on to the HSBC Singapore app using your Digital Secure Key-linked device.

You can have your Digital Secure Key set up on 1 mobile device only.

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How do I get started?

Digital Secure Key

Digital Secure Key is available now via the HSBC Singapore app. If you don't have the app, you can download it from the App Store or the Google Play Store.

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As well as accessing your Digital Secure Key, you can use the app to:

see all your accounts at a glance
pay bills and move money easily
make and receive payments instantly using QR codes

...and much more.

Security device

To request a new Security Device, please call our 24-hour customer service hotline on 1800-HSBC NOW (4722 669) in Singapore, or (65) 6-HSBC NOW (4722 669) from overseas. Alternatively, you can visit us at one of our branches.

Disclaimers

^*Applicable to supported devices:

Available on Touch ID enabled Apple iPhone and iPad or later running on iOS 12.2 or above
Available on Face ID enabled Apple iPhone X or later, and iPad Pro running on iOS 12.2 or above
Fingerprint ID is supported on most Android devices with OS version Android 8.0 or above

What is a security token?

What types of security token are available?

Digital Secure Key

Security Device

How do I activate my security token?

How to activate Digital Secure Key

How to activate Security Device

Digital Secure Key

Security Device

How do I use my security token?

Digital Secure Key

Security Device

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a security token for my account?

What is the difference between the Digital Secure Key and Security Device?

Can I have a Digital Secure Key and Security Device at the same time?

How do I upgrade to Digital Secure Key?

Can I switch back to a physical Security Device if I don't like using Digital Secure Key?

Is a Digital Secure Key as safe as a Security Device?

Can I set up Digital Secure Key on more than one device?

How do I get started?

Digital Secure Key

Security device

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