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SME Account Opening

Account Opening

Client Due Diligence (CDD) forms an integral part of a global effort to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and fraudulent activities. Accordingly, CDD measures that the Bank implements can help ensure our client’s account is safe.

Eligibility & Documents

Eligibility

  • Review on Account Opening Application

    In the event of unsuccessful account opening application, applicant may ask for a review on the case by calling our Client Feedback Hotline at (852) 2282 6099. Client Feedback Hotline: (852) 2282 6099 Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This service is not available on Sundays and Public Holidays

  • Business Banking Centers

    Tsim Sha Tsui Business Banking Centre 1/F, Golden Crown Court, 66-70 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon CWB Business Banking Centre M/F, Yee Wah Mansion, 38-40A Yee Wo Street

Documents

  • An indication of the typical business information requirements that the Bank collects shown below:
    1. Company History (including when, how and source of capital to set up the company, relevant business experience, reason for setting up business)
    2. Company ownership structure
    3. Information about the company’s business nature, including:

    i. Principal place of operation and information on any branches / subsidiaries in other countries

    ii. Key products/services, number of employees, anticipated annual sales turnover and anticipated net profit

    iii. Major import and export countries

    iv. Major suppliers & buyers/ Source of fund and anticipated banking activities/ Source of income

    v. Information on direct or indirect dealings or ownership interests in countries such as Iran, Syria, North Korea, Sudan, South Sudan, Cuba and Myanmar In addition to the above, we may collect more information as and when required.

Account Opening Form and Checklist