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Pay abroad with FPS

Shop and pay at merchants abroad with Faster Payment System (FPS) on your HSBC HK App

Paying abroad is now faster and easier than ever

Enjoy the convenience of FPS, now available even outside of Hong Kong. Pay for your purchases abroad via FPS on your HSBC HK App without having to exchange local currency in advance.

Enjoy hassle-free payments abroad with FPS

Pay easily across borders

Make instant payments across borders with our partnered payment service providers.

No service charge

Enjoy cross-border payments without any service charge (exchange rate is applicable in case of currency exchange).

Cashless payments

Now make payments anytime, anywhere using your HSBC HK App.

FPS x PromptPay QR payment

Complete merchant payments instantly with FPS using the HSBC HK App.

  • Simply scan 'PromptPay' QR codes of supported merchants in Thailand and pay using your HKD bank account via HSBC HK App.
  • You can pay up to HKD10,000 or equivalent per day.

Top up e-CNY wallet via HSBC HK App

With FPS enabled, you can top up your e-CNY wallet by transferring funds directly from your HKD or RMB bank account via HSBC HK App.

  • You can transfer up to HKD10,000 or equivalent per day.

How to use FPS x PromptPay QR payment in Thailand

Via the HSBC HK App

Before you can use FPS 'Scan to pay' on HSBC HK App, make sure you've:

  • activated your Mobile Security Key
  • selected a default debit account
  • set up small-value payment limit

If you're an iOS user, make sure you've already enabled your biometric authentication on your device.

Activate your Mobile Security Key or biometric authentication with these easy step-by-step instructions.

 

Once done, follow the steps below.

Step 1

Open HSBC HK App and select 'FPS transfer'.

Step 2

Select 'Scan to pay', then read and agree to the use of stored information (if you're using it for the first time).

Step 3

Allow HSBC HK App to access your camera and scan the QR code of the merchant.

Step 4

Review the HKD debit amount and exchange rate. Select 'Continue' to proceed.

Step 5

Review the payment details and select 'Confirm' to reauthenticate and submit payment request.

Step 6

After you pass the reauthentication, your transfer is complete. We'll send you a confirmation both via SMS and email.

How to top up e-CNY wallet

Via the HSBC HK App

Open the e-CNY wallet of your choice to get started.

Step 1

Select 'Top-up' on your e-CNY wallet account dashboard.

Step 2

Enter the top-up amount and select 'FPS' as payment method. Then select 'HSBC HK' from the payment options shown on your device. You can top up your e-CNY wallet app with maximum HKD10,000 daily.

 

Next, you'll be taken to the HSBC HK App, where you can select the payment account and verify the details.

Step 3

After authentication, choose a debit account (exchange rate will be displayed if HKD account is selected) to proceed.

Step 4

Verify whether transaction details are correct. Select 'Confirm and pay' to complete the transaction.

Step 5

Your wallet top-up is now complete!

Your transaction reference number will appear on the confirmation screen. We'll also send you a confirmation of the transaction via SMS and email. Select 'Back to merchant's app' or 'X' icon at the top left corner to return to e-CNY wallet.

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Currency conversion risk: the value of your foreign currency and RMB deposit will be subject to the risk of exchange rate fluctuation. If you choose to convert your foreign currency and RMB deposit to other currencies at an exchange rate that is less favourable than the exchange rate in which you made your original conversion to that foreign currency and RMB, you may suffer loss in principal.