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HSBC mobile app glitches lock out Hong Kong customers on Monday morning

HSBC's mobile banking service faced significant disruptions Monday morning, starting at 9 a.m., which left numerous customers in Hong Kong unable to access their accounts. This incident impacted more than 7 million clients, leading the bank to issue an apology as efforts to restore normal functionality are underway.

BRIC Team
BRIC Team
Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
HSBC mobile app glitches lock out Hong Kong customers on Monday morning

Key Takeaways

  • HSBC's mobile banking disruptions began at 9 a.m. on Monday, affecting over 7 million clients in Hong Kong.
  • Erica Wu struggled for 15 minutes to access her HSBC app starting at 9:45 a.m.
  • Customers reported receiving a message stating, 'access is restricted until we have your valid email address and mobile number.'
  • An HSBC spokesperson confirmed they are working to resolve issues and apologized for the inconvenience caused.

HSBC's mobile banking service hit by disruptions Monday morning,leaving many in Hong Kong unable to access accounts . City's largest lender,serving over 7 million clients,saw complaints flood in. Login issues reported from 9 a.m .

Customers got message: “access is restricted until we have your valid email address and mobile number,” though info already provided . More than ten people contacted South China Morning Post, venting frustration over app access .

Erica Wu,Hong Kong resident,tried logging into HSBC app for 15 minutes from 9:45 a.m. She also struggled topping up her PayMe account, HSBC’s peer-to-peer service,which wasn't responding.

HSBC spokesperson acknowledged problem,stating, “We are working to resume normal functionality,as some customers may be experiencing difficulties accessing some of our services. We are resolving these as quickly as possible and apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

Digital banking platforms often face challenges,especially during peak times. As customers rely more on mobile services,these outages cause serious frustration…

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