The PIN-protected Security Device is considered a secure way to log on to Personal Internet Banking. You can apply for one, free of cost, by logging on to Personal Internet Banking and accessing the "Service Requests" menu.
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1st Generation Security Device
1st Generation Security Device log on to Personal Internet Banking is considered more secure than the dual-password log on mode.
To generate a code on your Security Device, simply press the button on the device.
Apart from those functions supported by the dual-password logon mode, the 1st Generation Security Device (shown on the right) provides you access to the following services on Personal Internet Banking.
Personal details maintenance
- eAlert service registration
- ATM/Credit Card PIN request
- Update personal information
Banking services
- Transfer (to non-registered accounts)
- Bill payment
- Account opening
- Autopay set up / modification
- Global transfer (for HSBC Premier and HSBC One only)
Card and Loans services
- Credit Card application
- Personal Loan application
- MasterCard® SecureCode™ / Verified by VISA registration
- Credit card limit increase
2nd Generation Security Device
The 2nd Generation Security Device allows you to access Personal Internet Banking services supported by the dual-password and 1st Generation Security Device log on mode in addition to the transactions which require "Transaction Signing".
Here is a list of all the services available with the 2nd Generation Security Device.
Personal details maintenance
- eAlert service registration
- ATM/Credit Card PIN request
- Update personal information
Transaction signing
- Register new transfer account
- Set-up / Increase daily transfer limit
- Set-up / Increase transaction limit
Banking services
- Transfer (to non-registered accounts)
- Bill payment
- Account opening
- Autopay set up / modification
- Global transfer (for HSBC Premier and HSBC One only)
Card and Loans services
- Credit Card application
- Personal Loan application
- MasterCard® SecureCode™ / Verified by VISA registration
- Credit card limit increase