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Frequently Asked Questions
Faster Payment System (FPS)  - Addressing Services
   
Q: What is Addressing Service?
Q: What is Proxy ID?
Q: How many Hang Seng bank accounts can I link to my Proxy ID?
Q: After completing addressing service registration, when can I use my Proxy ID for receiving money?
Q: What type of account can be addressed for FPS?
Q: Can I do the addressing service with Hang Seng business mobile banking?
Q: Can I amend the Proxy ID (mobile number/ email) after registration?
Q: Can I change my Hang Seng bank account as default account for my Proxy ID (mobile number/ email/ FPS ID)? 
Q: Is there any confirmation for the registration for addressing services?

Q: What is Addressing Service?
A: Addressing Service is part of the Faster Payment System (FPS) to facilitate customers to use predefined Proxy ID instead of account number to receive money.
   
Q: What is Proxy ID?
A: Email address, mobile number and FPS ID are collectively called as Proxy ID, they are used as “proxy” for payee to receive money.
   
Q: How many Hang Seng bank accounts can I link to my Proxy ID?
A: For email address and mobile number, you can link them with one HKD and one RMB bank account. For FPS ID, you can link them with either one HKD or one RMB bank account.
   
Q: After completing addressing service registration, when can I use my Proxy ID for receiving money?
A:

Proxy ID will be effective immediately after your registration.  After that, you can use your Proxy ID for receiving money anytime.

   
Q: What type of account can be addressed for FPS?
A: Standalone saving account, standalone current account and integrated account.
   
Q: Can I do the addressing service with Hang Seng business mobile banking?
A: No, addressing service is only limited to desktop version of Digital Business Banking and Hang Seng HSBCnet.


Q: Can I amend the Proxy ID (mobile number/ email) after registration?
A: You can cancel the previous registration, then register a new mobile number or email for the same bank account.


Q: Can I change my Hang Seng bank account as default account for my Proxy ID (mobile number/ email/ FPS ID)?
A: You can access via Hang Seng Business e-Banking to change your default account.  


Q: Is there any confirmation for the registration for addressing services?
A: Yes. SMS notification will be sent when you complete addressing registration successfully.