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Stock Account Online Opening with EBSHK Direct and Enjoy Unmatched Trading Experience

With advancement in technology, investors can now open an online stock account with a phone in hand, saving huge amount of time and costs. Yet, the hassle-free service comes in different shapes and sizes. To find the best, EBSHK Direct is here to help. EBSHK Direct the online platform is a sub-brand of Everbright Sun Hung Kai, the leading financial corporate in Hong Kong. The online platform launched in 2000 has been trusted by numerous investors and has become one of the best online brokers in Hong Kong.

Nothing can be easier than opening an online stock account with EBSHK Direct. It allows 24/7 applications no matter where you are. Enjoy as much as $5000 commission rebate and an extra 12% discount for volume trading through online application. Simply fill in an online application with your personal details and financial profile. Your information stays in confidence, safe and sound under strict regulations. You can also track the progress online to have a clear picture. After verifications, staff members at EBSHK Direct would contact the clients and request further proof of identification. Just mail the required documents and you are all set! With the online stock account, you can enjoy access to an advanced and efficient one-stop trading platform for diversified global investments, covering stocks, foreign exchange, futures, and stock options. EBSHK Direct proves convenience by supporting single log-on for the online stock account of multiple types of trading. The instantaneous feature also provides real-time quotes with free snapshot real-time quotes (RTQ) for Hong Kong shares with a convenient log to help you keep track of usage. Open a free stock account online with EBSHK Direct and seize every chance of investment both locally and internationally.

Fill in personal particulars and financial profile

 

◢  Photocopy of proof of identification (e.g. your HKID card or passport)
◢  Original copy of proof of residential address showing account holder name dated within the last 3 months (e.g. government bill, utility bill, or bank statement, etc.)

 


Submit a cheque made payable to“Everbright Securities Digital Finance (HK) Limited” issued by you and drawn on your account with a licensed bank in Hong Kong in a sum of not less than HK$10,000

 


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Application Tips

About the Fee

1: Do I have to pay any fee to open an account?

No, you don’t have to pay any fee to have your account opened. However, fees are involved when you use our services after opening your account. For details, please refer to our latest service fee guide:https://www.ebshkdirect.com/fees


Before submitting the online application

1: Can I save my application details? What is the function of the“Save” button?

You can click the “Save” button at any time when you are entering information in the application form to back up the details you entered so that you can resume the application process without having to fill in the information all over again. However, you are recommended to complete and submit the application form at your earliest convenience so that we can process it accordingly.

2: Where is the“Submit” button?

You will find a “Submit” button at the top of the review page after you have finished inputting the details.


After submitting the online application

1: What supporting documents should be submitted?

Our staff will contact you once we have received and verified your application. Meanwhile, please prepare these supporting documents: (i) photocopy of proof of identification (e.g. your HKID card or passport); (ii) original copy of proof of residential address showing account holder name and dated within the last three months (e.g. government bill, utility bill or bank statement, etc.); and (iii) a cheque made payable to “Everbright Securities Digital Finance (HK) Limited” issued by you and drawn on your account with a licensed bank in Hong Kong in a sum of not less than HK$10,000, which is for authentication purposes, as well as will serve as initial deposit to the account if it is successfully opened and be refunded in full if not opened eventually. For more details of the account opening cheque, please refer to Q6 in this section.

Application notes for required documents on account opening (Apply online)

  Holder of Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card Holder of Hong Kong Identity Card having resided in Hong Kong for less than 7 years Mainland / Macau resident Foreign resident
Hong Kong resident Hong Kong resident (Chinese Nationality) Hong Kong resident (Foreign Nationality)
(i) Copy of Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (Please refer to remark 1) Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (Please refer to remark 1) Copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (Please refer to remark 1) Copy of Chinese Identity Card Copy of Foreign Passport
(ii)   Copy of HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes Copy of Foreign Passport    
(iii) Original copy of proof of residential address showing account holder name issued within the last 3 months (e.g. government bill, utility bill or bank statement, etc.)
(iv) A cheque in the amount of no less than HK$10,000 bearing the Client’s name as shown in the identity document and drawn on the Client’s bank account with a licensed bank in Hong Kong with the Client’s authorized signature. (Please refer to remark 2)

Remark 1:
Declaration statement or deed poll must be provided if the holder of Hong Kong identity card’s reported name has been changed since first registration.

Remark 2:
If you are not able to provide the cheque as required (a cheque in the amount of no less than HK$10,000 bearing the Client’s name as shown in the identity document and drawn on the Client’s bank account with a licensed bank in Hong Kong with the Client’s authorized signature), you have to provide the proof of witness signed by *certifier

In this case, please also provide:
1.Proof of *certifier's qualification
2.Business card of *certifier
3.Signature and seal on Section F Certification Column of Account application form by *certifier
4.Signature and seal on the copy of Hong Kong Identity Card by *certifier
5.Signature and seal on the copy of residential address proof by *certifier

*Certifier includes lawyer/Justice of the Peace/branch manager of a licensed bank/certified public accountant (practising)/notary public

 

2: When should I submit the documents?

Our staff will contact and go through with you all your submitted details to ensure they are accurate. Afterwards,
please print the application form on single-sided A4 paper, and mail the signed application form along with required documents to us.

Our postal address:
EBSI Direct, China Everbright Securities International Company Limited
28/F, Lee Garden One, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

3: How can I know if my application is successfully submitted?

After your application is successfully submitted, you will see a confirmation page as follows:

4: How can I check my application status?

Go to “Check Application Status” in Account Opening. Enter your mobile number provided in the application form to check your application status. You can also call us at +852 3920 2087 during office hours.

5: Can I still make changes to or withdraw my application after it has been submitted?

No, once the application is submitted, you cannot make changes to or withdraw it by yourself online, yet you can do so by calling us at +852 3920 2087.

6: Why do I need to submit a $10,000 cheque along with the application?

With Remote Account Opening, you are saved the hassle of opening an account in person. The cheque serves as confirmation of your identity and that the application form was filled in by you. Therefore, please make sure the signatures on the printed application form and the cheque are identical. As stated above, the money will be used as initial deposit to your account. For more details of the account opening documents, please refer to Q1 in this section.

7: What can I do if I am not able to print the application form and/or mail the application form and required documents?

You can call us at +852 3920 2087 or email to enquiry@ebshkdirect.com to make an appointment and visit our office with the documents required, we will assist you to complete the account opening process.

What is EBSI Direct?

EBSI Direct is a sub-brand of Everbright Securities International. With a heritage in the financial industry since 1969, EBSI Direct demonstrates the leading position in financial services in Hong Kong, and provides customers with an advanced and efficient one-stop trading platform for diversified global investments, covering stocks, forex, futures, and stock options. EBSI Direct is a multiple award winning company. The company has received industry-wide recognition for its comprehensive advantages in providing first-class online trading experience to customers.

Recognition for Quality Services

Outstanding Online Trading Platform

Metro Broadcast and the Chamber of Hong Kong Computer Industry’s Hong Kong Digital Brand Awards
2017

Silver award – Best E-Commerce Merchant – Financial Services

Marketing Magazine’s eCommAs Awards 2017

Outstanding Online Securities Investment Management Platform

ET Net's Fintech Awards 2017