How To Activate a HSBC Card

How To Activate a HSBC Card

What is the meaning of HSBC Card?

Learn more about HSBC VISA Debit Card. While VISA debit cards are mostly used to withdraw cash, transfer money, etc., within credit balance in the account, VISA credit cards let you borrow money to prepay for goods, services, instalment payments, etc., under the agreement that you’ll repay it.

How To Activate a HSBC Card


You need to activate your card first before using the card at any merchant establishment or for online transactions. To activate your card: The Debit Card can be activated through IVR. Kindly call us on 1800 121 4015.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I activate my HSBC ATM card?

Getting Started

  1. If you hold an HSBC Mastercard® Supplementary Debit Card, you can activate the card and set up the PIN by calling 3163 0633.
  2. You can then start enjoying the benefits of the fee-free multi-currency spending experience!
  3. For your convenience, you can also add the card to your mobile wallet!

How do I activate my HSBC Visa card?

There are 3 ways you can activate your HSBC VISA Debit Card:

  1. Via HSBC Australia Mobile Banking App by selecting your account then select ‘Manage account’ and follow the prompts.
  2. Via HSBC Online Banking by selecting “Activate debit card” under debit card services on the “My Banking” tab.
  3. By calling us.

How long does it take to activate HSBC card?

As soon as you receive your new credit card, sign the back and activate your card in under 60 seconds by calling our automated line, available 24/7.

How do I activate my card?

Activate a debit card at an ATM

  1. Take the debit card and its pre-assigned four-digit PIN to your bank’s ATM.
  2. Insert the debit card in the ATM and use the PIN provided by the bank.
  3. Follow the prompts on your bank’s ATM screen to finalize activation of your debit card.

Can you activate HSBC card online?

Cards delivered before then do need to be activated, as do HSBC credit cards. You can do this via online banking or the HSBC mobile app, along with a few other methods.

How can I activate my ATM card without going to the bank?

Dial the bank’s phone banking number and use the PIN number or security questions to verify yourself. Once verified, follow the instructions to activate your Debit Card.

How do I activate my HSBC card over the phone?

To activate your HSBC credit card, go to the HSBC activation website or use the mobile app. Another way to activate your HSBC credit card is by calling (800) 975-4722 or the number from the activation sticker attached to the card.

Can I use my HSBC card at any ATM?

You can use all ATM/Debit and Credit Cards of all banks at hundreds of thousands of ATMs bearing same the emblem / logo** on your card. With HSBC Debit Card * at abroad, you can only withdraw money from your home account.

How do I activate my HSBC debit card for international transactions?

Cardholders can choose to allow international transactions also on their debit card or vice versa. For this the customer can call HSBC PhoneBanking OR submit a ‘Local/International Card Usage Form’ at the nearest HSBC Branch.

How do I activate my HSBC credit card via SMS?

We will send an SMS OTP to your registered mobile number to complete the process. You can also activate via SMS by texting HSBC<space>LAST 4 DIGITS OF YOUR CARD<space>LAST NAME<space>BIRTH MONTH & YEAR in MMMYYYY format (ex. JUN1985) to 09221001010 using your registered mobile number (SMS charges apply).