Skip to content
Finance

Apple Pay for HSBC Cardholders in Singapore

By Sarah ChenSingapore
1 min read
apple pay
apple pay
In this article (4)

HSBC Singapore is treating its HSBC Visa and MasterCard credit cardholders with Apple Pay, according to a statement sent on Monday. Customers using iPhone SE, iPhone 6 to higher versions, and Apple Watch can use Apple Pay in stores with Visa payWave or MasterCard contactless payment terminals in Singapore and overseas.

As a kick off treat, HSBC customers will be given $5 off for every Apple Pay transaction with their HSBC credit cards, with a minimum spend of $10 per transaction. This promo will be on until January 15 next year.

«Our findings show that awareness of contactless mobile payment is high amongst Singapore consumers (89 percent) and over half indicated interest to try this new payment method. We believe the security, privacy and convenience Apple Pay brings will appeal to all our customers, especially those who are also active users of our digital banking services,» Anurag Mathur, HSBC Singapore head of retail banking and wealth management said.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which HSBC customers are eligible to use Apple Pay with their cards?

A.

HSBC Visa and MasterCard credit cardholders in Singapore are able to use Apple Pay. This service is available to customers who have an iPhone SE, iPhone 6 or higher, or an Apple Watch.

Q.

What kind of discount can customers expect for using Apple Pay, and when does this offer end?

A.

Customers will receive a $5 discount for every Apple Pay transaction made with their HSBC credit card, provided there is a minimum spend of $10 per transaction. This promotional offer runs until January 15 next year.

Q.

Why is HSBC introducing Apple Pay for its cardholders?

A.

HSBC is introducing Apple Pay as part of its digital strategy, recognising that technology and mobility are changing banking. The bank believes Apple Pay’s security, privacy, and convenience will appeal to customers, especially active digital banking users.

Reader pulse

HSBC's Apple Pay push:

20,457 votes so far

Weekly Briefing

Asia's retail intelligence, in your inbox

Monday, Wednesday and a Friday Weekly Wrap: the retail stories, numbers and moves that mattered across Asia. Nothing else, and you can unsubscribe in one click.

  • Top industry moves and market shifts
  • Weekly data-driven analysis from across Asia
  • Monday, Wednesday and the Friday Weekly Wrap

Read by retail operators, investors and brand teams across Asia.

Protected by a quick human check. No spam, ever. Unsubscribe in one click.

SecureGDPR ready