Activate and use your credit card
Make the most out of your credit card with our HSBC HK App.
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Activate your virtual card: Activate instantly when your application via digital channels is approved, without needing to wait for the physical card
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Activate your physical card: A simple, convenient way to activate your card via the HSBC HK App no matter where you are
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View card details: We bring your credit card into digital form, giving you an instant access to your card details via the HSBC HK App so you can start using it
How to activate your virtual credit card
How to activate your virtual credit card
Step 1: Log on to the HSBC HK App. On the 'Home' screen, tap on the credit card you wish to activate
How to activate your virtual credit card
Step 2: Tap on ‘View more'
How to activate your virtual credit card
Step 3: Select 'Manage credit cards'
How to activate your virtual credit card
Step 4: Go to 'Card details'
How to activate your virtual credit card
Step 5: Select 'Activate your virtual card now' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation
How to activate your physical card
How to activate your physical card
Step 1: Log on to the HSBC HK App and select the credit card you wish to activate
How to activate your physical card
Step 2: Tap on ‘Activate'
How to activate your physical card
Step 3: Tap 'Activate physical card'
How to activate your physical card
Step 4: Input your new credit card's expiry date and select 'Activate card' to confirm activation
How to view your card details
How to view your card details
Step 1: Log on to the HSBC HK App. On the 'Home' screen, tap on the credit card you wish to view card details
How to view your card details
Step 2: Tap on ‘View more'
How to view your card details
Step 3: Select 'Manage credit cards'
How to view your card details
Step 4: On this screen, you can add the card to your digital wallets
How to view your card details
Step 5: Go to 'Card details' to view your credit card information
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- • Once you activate your virtual credit card, the cumulative spending amount is limited to HKD10,000 or the approved credit limit, whichever is lower.
- • If you don't activate your physical credit card within 14 days of your virtual credit card activation, both the virtual and physical credit card will be suspended after the 14-day period.
- • To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!
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