In response to the fifth wave of the outbreak in Hong Kong, major banks have announced the latest branch service arrangements, and some branches will be closed next week.
HSBC
In response to changes in the novel coronavirus epidemic, HSBC will further adjust branch service arrangements.
From next Monday (7th), additional 15 retail bank branches and two SME centres will be temporarily suspended until further notice (please refer to the table below for details).
The measures announced earlier to adjust branch service hours will remain in effect.
In addition, due to a branch staff member being diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, HSBC Ma On Shan Branch and Premier Banking Centre (Shop 2601-04, 2/F, Sunshine City Centre, 628 Sai Sha Road, Ma On Shan, New Territories) will be temporarily closed from next week until further notice.
The employee's last work date is January 31, 2022.
The branch has been deep cleaned and disinfected, and the adjacent Easy Banking Centre will maintain normal services.
The bank has arranged for all employees of the bank to undergo virus testing as a preventive measure, and will provide employees with appropriate support and assistance.
Hang Seng Bank
In response to the development of the epidemic, Hang Seng Bank will only maintain services at 9 ground-level branches on Saturdays starting from February 5 (Saturday).
Other ground level branches and MTR station offices will be closed on Saturday until further notice.
In response to the development of the epidemic, Hang Seng Bank will only maintain services at 9 ground-level branches on Saturdays starting from February 5 (Saturday).
BOCHK
Hong Kong, China informs customers and the public that due to the current needs of epidemic prevention work, 51 branches will be closed from next Monday (7th) until further notice, and the remaining branches will continue to maintain services. The business hours are Monday to Friday at 9:00 a.m. until 4pm.
In addition, the 6 branches announced earlier to suspend their services have not yet resumed normal business operations.
As announced earlier, the bank will only maintain individual branch services on Saturdays, with business hours from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Standard Chartered Bank
In line with the government's latest anti-epidemic measures, Standard Chartered Hong Kong announced today that it will reduce branch services from February 8 to February 25. During the three-week period, individual branches will suspend services according to the list below.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong believes that the above arrangements can reduce community contact, prevent further spread of the virus in the community, and ensure the safety of customers and employees.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong announced today that it will reduce branch services from February 8 to February 25.
Bank of East Asia
Bank of East Asia will suspend the services of 15 branches from next Monday (7th) until further notice.
Earlier, the bank has temporarily adjusted the operating hours of all branches from 9am to 4pm from Monday to Friday.
The cut-off time for cheque deposit via ATM has also been changed to 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday.
The bank has also adjusted its branch service on Saturdays.
Central Head Office, North Point Branch, Aberdeen Branch, Tak Fuk Plaza Branch, Mong Kok North Branch, Sheung Shui Branch, Sha Tin Plaza Branch, Tsuen Wan Sha Tsui Road Branch are open on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon, while other branches are open Services will be suspended on Saturdays until further notice.
Bank of East Asia suspends services at 15 branches.
