https://www.scmp.com/rss/325353/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com [Sponsored Article] Across large and small shopping malls, most merchandises and services can now be paid without notes and coins changing hand. Well before the term fintech was coined, Hong Kong was indeed one of the pioneers in cashless payment with the introduction of Octopus card, literally a contactless debit card, in 1997. As fintech continues to evolve, credit card and smartphone have also been transformed into contactless payment instruments. Apart from the Octopus card now widely used... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hassle-free-banking-expats/article/2130700/ready-go-cashless?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hassle-free-banking-expats/article/2130700/ready-go-cashless?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Feb 2018 02:03:17 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Nowadays credit card has become an indispensable financial instrument of our daily life. Not only it is a must-have when it comes to online shopping, it is also increasingly used in the fintech world—all begins with linking your credit card to a digital wallet embedded in your smartphone. However, as you are not yet a permanent resident, you may need to provide a bit more documentation than a local permanent resident. Basic requirements to get a credit card Be at least 18... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hassle-free-banking-expats/article/2130667/getting-credit-card-isnt?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hassle-free-banking-expats/article/2130667/getting-credit-card-isnt?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Jan 2018 09:15:45 +0000 [Sponsored Article] Expat life 101 It all begins with opening your local bank account. Opening a bank account is one of the first few things you ought to do after arriving in Hong Kong, especially if you’re planning on staying for a while. To receive your salary, you’ll need to have a local bank payroll account for your employer to transfer money into. If you’re going to rent a flat, most landlords don’t like being paid in cash. You’ll either have to write a cheque, or transfer rental fees to... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hassle-free-banking-expats/article/2115927/hassle-free-banking-busy-expats?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/hassle-free-banking-expats/article/2115927/hassle-free-banking-busy-expats?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2017 02:00:00 +0000