HK Shares & Warrants
You can deposit funds via Electronic Direct Debit Authorization (eDDA) which allows bank account holders to transfer funds real-time from bank account to our trading account in 7x24 modes. And you can also deposit funds via the deposit methods below. The account from which the transfer is made must be held in your name. EBSI Direct does not accept cash or third-party deposits (i.e. deposits not made by the account holder and which include but not limited to transfers, remittances, and cheque deposits). If a cash or third-party deposit is identified, EBSI Direct may return the funds to the depositor/originating bank account with bank charges, if applicable, deducted.
Note: Client(s) with "Online Application - Electronic Signature" account(s) must use your registered Designed Bank Account's online banking to complete deposit. For any other fund deposit channels such as ATM and PPS, you may expect delay or return of funds. (Return of funds takes 7 to 14 business days) Please refer to 6. CHATs/ TT Remittance deposit method below.
After making deposits, please inform us as soon as possible by following the instructions below:
EBSI DIRECT EASY DEPOSIT SERVICE (EDS) | ||
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Method | Channel | Instructions for Use |
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Electronic Direct Debit Authorization (eDDA) |
Via Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Hang Seng Bank Ltd, Standard Chartered Bank, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) Limited, China Construction Bank (Asia) Corporation Limited and China Merchants Bank Co Ltd |
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Phone Banking ( Not applicable to accounts opened using Electronic Signature) |
Hang Seng Bank (HSB) |
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) |
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Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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Internet Banking - Bill Payment Service ( Not applicable to accounts opened using Electronic Signature) |
Hang Seng Bank (HSB) |
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) |
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) |
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Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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ATM ( Not applicable to accounts opened using Electronic Signature) |
Hang Seng Bank (HSB) |
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) |
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) |
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Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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Bank Deposit ( Not applicable to accounts opened using Electronic Signature) |
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Hang Seng Bank (HSB) |
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) |
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) |
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Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) via PPS ( Not applicable to accounts opened using Electronic Signature) |
Transfer of funds initiated from EBSI website |
^For details of two-factor authentication, please visit the PPS website. |
Transfer of funds initiated from PPS website or PPS IVRS service |
From PPS website
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Using PPS phone service
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Last Update: 2023-10-09
Only customers with PPS accounts are eligible to use this service. However, if you do not have a PPS account, opening one is simple. PPS registration terminals are readily available all over Hong Kong. Please visit the PPS website for details on the location of these terminals.
Last Update: 2016-07-08
Yes. Please refer to the information provided in the “Deposit Guidelines”. After logging into EBSI Direct’s website, please click “Profile” on the navigation menu, then click “Deposit Guidelines” and select your securities trading account number (if applicable) to view the deposit information including our merchant name “ Everbright Securities International ”, merchant code “1019”, bill type “02” and your trading account number as bill account number/payment reference number.
You will be required to provide deposit information including our merchant name, merchant code, bill type and bill account number/payment reference number when you deposit funds (cash or cheque) to HSB or BOCHK and your account balance will be updated as soon as possible. To ensure smooth trading, please complete the deposit before trading.
Also, your Segregated Deposit Account Name and Account Number can be found in “Deposit Guidelines”. Please provide your Segregated Deposit Account Name and Account Number when you deposit funds (cash or cheque) to SCB and your account balance will be updated as soon as possible. To ensure smooth trading, please complete the deposit before trading.
Last Update: 2022-01-27
If you initiated the transfer from EBSI Direct website, your funds will be reflected in your account on the same day. However, if the transfer of funds was initiated from the PPS website or via its IVRS service, your funds will only be reflected in your account one day after the transaction has been processed. Please refer to the cut-off times below for an indication on processing times.
Last Update: 2022-01-27
Yes. The money standing to the credit of your account is interest-bearing (the same as the interest rate for SCBs savings account).
Last Update: 2022-01-31
HSB/BOC
Last Update: 2022-01-27
EBSI's Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) service is another channel for customers to deposit funds into their trading accounts. This step followed EBSI's subscription to EPSCOs electronic payment services. It is hoped the addition of this service by EBSI will offer greater convenience to customers.
Last Update: 2022-01-27
All EBSI customers who have a PPS account are eligible to use this service.
Last Update: 2022-01-27
You can be assured that using EBSI's EFT service is completely secure. We have employed the security of a 128-bit SSL encryption system to ensure that transactions carried out on our website are secure.
Last Update: 2021-12-20
No. This service is absolutely free for all EBSI customers. Any cost incurred for this service is borne by EBSI.
Last Update: 2022-01-27
The maximum amount you may transfer per day is HK$100,000 while the minimum is HK$1.
Last Update: 2016-07-08
Deposit can be made to your EBSDFHK account via HSBC through any of the following bill payment service channels:
Last Update: 2022-01-27
To make a cheque deposit, please deposit before 4:00pm, the cut-off time imposed by banks. Otherwise it will be treated as a 'Late Cheque Deposit', meaning we will receive the money in the morning of the following working day.
Last Update: 2016-07-08
The cut-off times for initiating transfers from the PPS website/IVRS service are as follows:
Mon - Fri : Transactions carried out before 4:00pm will be processed on the same day. Transactions performed after 4:00pm will be processed on the following working day*.
Sat, Sun and public holidays : These are non-working days. Transactions carried out on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays will be processed on the following working day*.
* Funds will only be reflected in your account one day after the processing date.
Example 1 : If you deposited funds on Saturday at 6:00pm, the transaction will be processed on Monday (since Saturday and Sunday are non-working days) and the funds will only be reflected in your account on Tuesday (one day after the processing date).
Example 2 : If you deposited funds on Tuesday at 3:00pm (before the cut-off time), the transaction will be processed on the same day but the funds will only be reflected in your account on Wednesday.
Last Update: 2022-01-27
The cut-off times for initiating transfers from EBSI Direct's websites are as follows:
Mon - Fri : Transactions carried out before 4:00pm will be processed on the same day. Transactions performed after 4:00pm will be processed on the following working day*.
Sat, Sun and public holidays : These are non-working days. Transactions carried out on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays will be processed on the following working day*.
* Funds will be reflected in your account on the processing date.
Example 1 : If you deposited funds on Saturday at 6:00pm, the transaction will be processed on Monday (since Saturday and Sunday are non-working days) and the funds will be reflected in your account on Monday.
Example 2 : If you deposited funds on Tuesday at 3:00pm (before the cut-off time), the transaction will be processed on the same day and the funds will be reflected in your account on Tuesday.
Last Update: 2022-01-31
Yes, provided the transactions are on the same settlement day, you can net off the settlement.
Last Update: 2021-12-28
You are required to deposit sufficient funds to your account one day before the closing date.
There are two ways to deposit funds:
Last Update: 2021-12-28
Last Update: 2021-12-28
Before trading stock option contracts online, you should ensure that 100% of the margin has been deposited in your account.
Last Update: 2021-12-28
Yes, but the check deposited must be cleared before opening a position.
Last Update: 2021-12-28
No, but the money standing to the credit of your HK shares account is interest-bearing (the same as the interest rate for SCBs savings account).
Last Update: 2021-12-28
You can deposit funds to your futures trading account using any of the methods. Deposits in HKD can be made through various channels as stated below, but USD deposit can only be made through Standard Chartered Bank to your Trust Deposit Account. The account from which the transfer is made must be held in your name. EBSI Direct does not accept cash or third-party deposits (i.e. deposits not made by the account holder and which include but not limited to transfers, remittances, and cheque deposits). If a cash or third-party deposit is identified, EBSI Direct may return the funds to the depositor/originating bank account with bank charges, if applicable, deducted.
After making deposits, please inform us as soon as possible by following the instructions below:
Method | Channel | Instructions for Use |
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Phone Banking | Hang Seng Bank (HSB) |
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) |
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Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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Internet Banking | Hang Seng Bank (HSB) |
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) |
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) |
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Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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ATM | Hang Seng Bank (HSB) |
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) |
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) |
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Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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Bank Deposit | ||
Hang Seng Bank (HSB) |
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The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) |
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Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) |
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Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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CHATs/TT Remittance | Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) |
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Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) via PPS | Transfer of funds initiated from PPS website or PPS IVRS service | From PPS website
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Using PPS phone service
^For details of two-factor authentication, please visit the PPS website. Note:
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Last Update: 2023-06-16
Yes. Please refer to the information provided in the “Deposit Guidelines”. After logging into EBSI Direct’s website, please click “Profile” on the navigation menu, then click “Deposit Guidelines” and select your futures trading account number (if applicable) to view the deposit information including merchant name “ Everbright Securities International”, merchant code “1019”, bill type “03” and your trading account number as bill account number/payment reference number.
You will be required to provide the deposit information including our merchant name, merchant code, and bill account number/payment reference number when you deposit funds (cash or cheque) to HSB or BOCHK and your account balance will be updated as soon as possible. To ensure smooth trading, please complete the deposit before trading.
Also, your Segregated Deposit Account Name and Account Number can be found in “Deposit Guidelines”. Please provide your Segregated Deposit Account Name and Account Number when you deposit funds (cash or cheque) to SCB and your account balance will be updated as soon as possible. To ensure smooth trading, please complete the deposit before trading.
Note: Cheque deposited must be cleared before opening a position
Last Update: 2022-01-27
Before trading futures contracts online, you should ensure that 100% of the initial margin has been deposited in your account.
Last Update: 2016-07-08
Yes, but the cheque deposited must be cleared before opening a position.
Last Update: 2016-07-08
To make a cheque deposit, please ensure that it is made before 4:00pm (cut-off time imposed by the bank). Otherwise it will be treated as a Late Cheque Deposit and will be processed the next working day.
There is no standard cut-off time for dropping cheques into the banks collection box, as the collection period and account balance updates are subject to the individual banks policies.
Last Update: 2016-07-08
Yes. The excess credit balance (after the deduction of the margin requirement and the unrealised profit and loss) in your account is interest bearing (the same as the interest rate for SCBs savings account).
Last Update: 2016-07-08