How can I get paid from abroad in Hong Kong?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to HKD and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to HKD?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in Hong Kong. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in Hong Kong?

Providers serving customers in Hong Kong fall under Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). Banks must be licensed by the HKMA under the Banking Ordinance, while wallets and stored-value operators need a Stored Value Facility (SVF) licence. Check the HKMA's public register of licensed banks and SVF licensees before holding funds with a provider.

Who uses global payment accounts in Hong Kong?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in Hong Kong use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in Hong Kong: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in Hong Kong get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into HKD (Hong Kong dollar). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Hong Kong.

Currency in Hong Kong: HKD · Hong Kong dollar
Regulator in Hong Kong: Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in Hong Kong: Hong Kong has no domestic IBAN: accounts are addressed with the 3-digit bank code plus the branch code and the bank-specific account number, and international wires additionally need the bank's SWIFT/BIC.
Payments in Hong Kong: The HKMA-operated Faster Payment System (FPS) moves HKD and RMB instantly 24/7 between banks and e-wallets using mobile numbers or email aliases, while high-value payments settle through CHATS, the real-time gross settlement system; AlipayHK, WeChat Pay HK and PayMe are the dominant wallets.

Before you sign up in Hong Kong

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to HKD (Hong Kong dollar), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in Hong Kong.

Sources: Hong Kong Monetary Authority · HKMA: Faster Payment System · HKMA: register of SVF licensees

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