How Do I Make an Bank Appointment with Hong Kong Branch of Foreign Banks?

Opening a corporate bank account in Hong Kong from overseas? Learn how to book a remote bank appointment when you are an overseas entrepreneur.

Maybe you already have a bank account in your own country and maintain a good relationship with the bank. In this case, we recommend you use your bank in your local country and check with them whether they have a branch in Hong Kong. If they have one, you can open a bank account through your local bank in Hong Kong. E.g. KBC is an international bank which is based in Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria, etc. As a Belgium KBC client, you might ask them to contact Hong Kong KBC. They will assist you with bank account opening. However, first you need to have a Hong Kong company and other supporting documents.

Our list is very limited and covers certain banks. For more information, please contact your local banks if they offer this type of service. We would suggest that you call all your local banks in your country and ask them about this option.

Leverage Your Existing Banking Relationship

Before looking for a new banking partner, we recommend checking if your current local bank has a presence in Hong Kong.

How it works: If you are, for example, a long-term client of KBC Group (Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary) or UniCredit (Italy, Germany, Austria), you can request your local relationship manager to initiate a “Global Onboarding” or contact their Hong Kong branch on your behalf.

The Advantages of This Approach for Bank Appointment in Hong Kong

• Trust Factor: The HK branch is more likely to approve your application if you are already a vetted client of their parent group.
• Simplified Due Diligence: Much of your “Know Your Customer” (KYC) documentation may already be in their system.
• Faster Communication: Your local manager can often help push the application forward.

How Startupr Facilitates the Introduction

Even with an existing relationship, you still need a legally incorporated Hong Kong company and specific supporting documents to satisfy local regulations. Startupr acts as the bridge between your corporate structure and the bank’s requirements.

Our Process:

1. Incorporation First: We set up your HK company and prepare the necessary corporate folders.
2. Pre-screening: We review your case and provide specific guidelines for your bank’s HK branch.
3. Introduction: We manage the formal introduction and ensure all HK-specific documents (like the NNC1 form or Articles of Association) are correctly presented to the bank.

International Banks with HK Presence

We can assist you with introductions to various institutions, including but not limited to:

• CIM Banque (Switzerland), 
• ABC Banking (Mauritius), 
• DBS (Singapore)
• OCBC Singapore (Singapore)

Don’t see your bank on the list? Check our list of HK banks, if you have an account with a bank other than those listed above, please contact us. We will personally check the current onboarding policies of their Hong Kong branch and advise you on the best way to proceed.

Last update: March 2026