LiveBetter is accessible through the DBS digibank HK app. There are several entry points to LiveBetter:
a: Post-log-in under the ‘Home’ tab:
LiveBetter product card below banking and credit card accounts
b: Post-log-in under the ‘More’ tab:
LiveBetter product icon under ‘Quick Access’
LiveBetter Funds help you identify all Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) authorised ESG funds 1 which incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors as their key investment focus and reflect them in their investment objective or strategy.
Step 1: Log in and go to “Invest” > “Funds”
Step 2: Scroll down and tap “LiveBetter Funds” section to view all LiveBetter Funds at a glance
Step 3: Tap the fund to view detailed information, including investment strategy, fund performance, etc.
DBS digibank HK allows you to open account(s) online anytime, anywhere. Both Multi-Currency Savings Account and Wealth Management Account can be opened in one go via DBS digibank HK.
You have an option to save and resume your application with your created User ID & password.
To open account(s) on DBS digibank HK, make sure you are:
If you do not meet the above requirements to apply via the app, please make an appointment to open your account at our branch.
You need to get ready the following documents:
If you wish to join DBS Treasures, you also need the following documents:
Yes, all information you provided (including but not limited to name, date of birth, address and HKID number, any photo images, videos or documents) and documents or any other information provided or obtained in the process of account opening with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited will be encrypted throughout the transmission. Information collected with be used for account opening purposes only.
This helps us to validate your HKID and verify that you are the HKID card holder.
Here are some tips to capture the front and back of the HKID:
Here are some tips to capture your selfie:
Your account will be activated after you make your first money deposit, which must come from an account in your own name. Below are the channels for deposit:
It usually takes up to 1 working day for us to review your application. You will receive an email/SMS once your Wealth Management Account is open. You can transfer money from your Multi-Currency Savings Account to your Wealth Management Account to start investing.
The Bank reserves the right to request more information/documents from you, and/or invite you to visit one of our branches to complete the account opening process.Online account opening via DBS digibank HK allows you to open account(s) anytime when you are in Hong Kong with GPS switched on in your device. Both Multi-Currency Savings Account and Wealth Management Account can be opened in one go via DBS digibank HK.
You have an option to save and resume your application with your created User ID & password.
If you would like to open a GBA Wealth Management Connect (Southbound) account, please refer to the “GBA Wealth Management Connect (Southbound)” FAQ section for more details.
To open account(s) on DBS digibank HK, make sure you are:
If you do not meet the above requirements to apply via the app, please make an appointment to open your account at our branch in Hong Kong.
You will need the following:
If you’d like to join DBS Treasures, you also need the following documents:
Yes, all information you provided (including but not limited to name, date of birth, address and HKID number, any photo images, videos or documents) and documents or any other information provided or obtained in the process of account opening with DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited will be encrypted throughout the transmission. Information collected with be used for account opening purposes only.
This helps us to validate your Exit-entry Permit and PRC Resident Identity Card and verify that you are the card holder.
Here are some tips to capture your Exit-entry Permit and PRC Resident Identity Card:
Here are some tips to capture your selfie:
This helps us to validate the decrypted information from your Exit-entry Permit and PRC Resident Identity Card. If you prefer not to enable the NFC or your device does not support the NFC, you can still continue with the online application. Upon the application submission, we will invite you to our branch in Hong Kong to complete the account opening process.
The Bank reserves the right to request more information/documents from you, and/or invite you to visit one of our branches to complete the account opening process.
Your account will be fully activated after you complete the Exit-Entry Report verification (detailed instructions here) and make the first money deposit, which must come from an account in your own name. Below are the channels for deposit:
If you are joining DBS Treasures, we will designate a DBS Treasures Relationship Manager (TRM) to manage your wealth. Once we’ve assigned the TRM to you, we will notify you the contact details of your TRM via SMS. Alternatively, you can check the contact details of your TRM by logging in to DBS iBanking or DBS digibank HK.
It usually takes up to 1 working day for us to review your application. You will receive an email/SMS once your Wealth Management Account is open. You can transfer money from your Multi-Currency Savings Account to your Wealth Management Account to start investing.
The Bank reserves the right to request more information/documents from you, and/or invite you to visit one of our branches to complete the account opening process.
Yes. With one Wealth Management Account, you can trade equities in Hong Kong, Singapore, U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia and United Kingdom. If you would like to trade in the U.S. and Canada markets, please complete and submit a W-8BEN form and Market Data Agreement form via DBS digibank HK or at any of our branches.
You can retrieve your username via DBS digibank HK. Please click Forgot "Username" on the login page to retrieve username.
Get ready your:
You may also contact our 24-hour Customer Service Hotline at (852) 2290 8888 or complete and return the DBS iBanking Service Request Form to any of our branches to retrieve your username.
You can reset your password via DBS digibank HK. Please click Forgot "Password" on the login page to reset it.
Get ready your:
You may also complete and return the DBS iBanking Service Request Form to any of our branches to reset your password.
DBS digibank HK is a free service provided by our bank. Service charges will only be levied for designated services. For details, please refer to our Bank Charges Schedule.
However, your telecommunications service providers may impose data charges. Please check with your service providers for details.
All you need is any Apple iPhone with iOS 12.0 or higher, or an Android device running Android 7.0 or higher. Simply download DBS digibank HK from Apple App Store, Google Play Store or Huawei App Gallery.
We recommend you use a mobile device with a 64-bit processor. Please note DBS digibank HK is not optimised for usage on tablets.
From September/Q4 2024, customers with China-purchased Huawei devices* will receive prompts for HarmonyOS Next firmware updates by model batch. Due to compatibility issues, in which HarmonyOS Next (version 5.0 or above) will only support the native Harmony apps, DBS digibank HK app will stop working on those devices once updated to HarmonyOS Next.
We recommend you continue enjoying the best-in-class digital banking service via DBS iBanking or DBS digibank HK on iOS or Android devices. For customers who have set up digital token in your China-purchased Huawei device, please click here for the authentication workaround of high-risk transactions or contact your Relationship Manager or our Customer Service Hotline at +852 2290 8888 for assistance.
*This also applies to users who purchased Huawei devices in China and brought them out of China.
You are recommended to i) set up your digital token on other IOS or Android devices with the details here or ii) follow the steps below to request a hard token for authentication of high-risk transactions. For assistance, please contact our Customer Service Hotline at +852 2290 8888.
Step 1: Pass the login authentication
- Log in to DBS iBanking> Click “Authenticate Now” > “Generate Secure PIN” > “SMS” > Enter the 6-digit OTP received on your mobile phone > Click “Authenticate”.Step 2: Manage Your digital token
- Go to the “Request” section in the homepage > Click “Manage Digital Token” > “Deactivate” > Click “Continue” in the confirmation prompt.
Step 3: Request the hard token
- Go to the Next Step section in the Manage Digital Token Page > Click “Request Secure Device” > “New Request” for customers with no hard token request, or Click “Replacement” and select the replacement reason for customers with hard token previously > Click “Next” > “Submit” after verifying the request details > Completion page.
*This also applies to users who purchased Huawei devices in China and brought them out of China.
To set up Digital Token, please follow these steps:
Step 1: Download and log in to DBS digibank HK
Step 2. Tap ‘More’ and select ‘Manage Digital Token’
Step 3. Click ‘Set Up Now’
Step 4. Enter the 6-digit email OTP sent to your registered email address
Step 5. Enter the 6-digit SMS OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
Please click here to find out more about the Digital Token.
You can access DBS digibank HK wherever your mobile device connects to the Internet. Please be reminded that data roaming charges may apply. For details, please contact your telecommunication service providers.
DBS Treasures, DBS Treasures Private Client and DBS Private Banking clients can enjoy the following 5 innovations at DBS digibank HK:
In addition to the improved layout with more intuitive navigation, our DBS digibank HK comes with these exciting features:
Plus, you can continue to enjoy these key services:
*For DBS Private Bank, DBS Treasures Private Client and DBS Treasures customers with Wealth Management Investment Portfolio
1Foreign Exchange can be conducted 24x7 in Wealth Management Accounts and from 00:00-23:30 in Multi-Currency Savings Accounts. Cross currency transactions between a Wealth Management Account and a Multi-Currency Account are accepted within the service hours of 09:00-21:00, Monday to Friday. For more details, please refer to www.dbs.com.hk/ibanking/ft-time1.html.
An OTP is a security feature in DBS digibank HK, a password sent by us to your registered mobile phone number via Short Message Service (SMS). An OTP is required when you perform designated transactions through DBS digibank HK.
Important Note:
The SMS will not be forwarded to any other mobile phone numbers, even if you have signed up for SMS forwarding with a Hong Kong telecommunication service provider.
With the implementation of the Secure Device, depending on the services you need, you are required to use SMS OTPs and/or the Secure Device to authenticate your transactions.
Please click here for more information.
You may follow these steps:
The OTP expires 100 seconds after it is issued. If you are not able to enter the OTP and log on to DBS digibank HK before it expires, you can click on "Request a new OTP" on the OTP input page.
If you are not able to confirm the transaction before the OTP expires, you can request a new OTP at the OTP authorisation page, and then enter the new OTP to confirm that transaction again.
The Secure Device, on top of the current SMS One Time Password ("SMS OTP"), is implemented as an additional gateway to enhance internet and mobile banking security.
It is designed for tightening the authentication process. For certain internet and mobile banking transactions that require a higher level of authentication, security clearance is further enhanced with the simultaneous use of SMS OTP and Secure Device.
Please click here to find out the mode of authentication required for various types of banking services.
If you are an existing DBS iBanking customer, you may request for a Secure Device through DBS iBanking (just click on "Request", then "New Secure Device") or at any of our branches in Hong Kong.
It is free of charge for first time applications for the Secure Device and for replacements due to out of battery. In case of loss, theft or malfunctioning of the Secure Device, a fee of HK$100 will be charged for a replacement of the Secure Device.
If you do not activate the Secure Device, you will not be allowed to perform certain transactions on DBS digibank HK. You can log in to DBS digibank HK, go to “More” > “Activate Secure Device” and activate the Secure Device anytime.
Peek Balance lets you check your preferred account balance with a simple swipe on your smartphone or Apple Watch. No login required! You can select your preferred account from your DBS deposit or credit card accounts.
Yes, you have a choice. Peek Balance requires a one-time setup after you log in to DBS digibank HK, under “Peek Balance” in “More” tab . Without performing this setup, Peek Balance will not be turned on.
Your fingerprint is your password. With fingerprint login, accessing your accounts is faster, easier and more secure.
Fingerprint login is available on Touch ID enabled Apple smartphone running on iOS 12.0 or higher and fingerprint enabled and designated Android smartphone operating on v7.0 or higher.
We recommend you use a mobile device with a 64-bit processor. Please note DBS digibank HK is not optimised for usage on tablets.
For technical support of Apple iPhone Touch ID, please refer to Apple’s article If Touch ID isn't working on your iPhone or iPad.
For technical support of Android Fingerprint Login, please refer to the website of the relevant Android Smartphone Brand.
Yes. You can enable Face ID under Personalization Settings in DBS digibank on iPhone X or later.
To use Face ID in DBS digibank, you will need to turn on Face ID for digibank in your iOS Settings.
We will provide app updates to support the latest models of mobile devices from time to time. You are advised to update the DBS digibank app once available for best experience.
For features and usage of Face ID, please refer to Apple’s article About Face ID advanced technology.
If you have not performed the one-time setup on your new iPhone X or later to enable Face ID, you will not be able to use Face ID and you can continue using your username and password to log in-to DBS digibank HK. If you have performed the one-time setup to enable Face ID, you can always turn it off under “Face ID” in “More” tab.
You can check the account balance and transaction history of the following types of account:
An investment fund is also known as a unit trust or mutual fund, which pools together the resources from individual investors and is managed by professional fund managers. Investors can choose from an array of funds which invest in equities, bonds, currencies and derivatives, etc.
If you have a Wealth Management Account (WMA), you can conduct online fund subscription through DBS iBanking or DBS digibank HK app.
Have not got a WMA? Please open an account with us now:
For DBS Account/DBS Treasures customers, please do so via one of our branches or DBS iBanking. You can also visit the following link for more information: https://www.dbs.com.hk/personal/support/invest-new-to-wma.html
For DBS Treasures Private Client/DBS Private Bank clients*, please visit https://www.dbs.com.hk/treasures-private-client/dbs-forms/contact-me-wealth.page and our Relationship Managers will reach out to you shortly.
*In Hong Kong, DBS Private Bank is the private banking division of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
You can subscribe funds (both in lumpsum & Regular Fund Investment Plan), redeem and switch investment funds distributed by DBS via DBS digibank HK app.
For DBS iBanking, you can subscribe funds in lumpsum and redeem funds.
DBS is offering a wide range of investment funds covering Equity Funds, Fixed Income Funds, Balanced Funds and Alternative Funds for your selection.
Yes. You may put through your instruction anytime. However, the order will be processed in accordance with the cut off time of the fund prescribed by the Bank. Any order received by the Bank after the cut off time will be processed on the next business day.
For lumpsum fund subscription/switching/redemption via DBS iBanking or DBS digibank HK app, the cut off time is 3pm Hong Kong Time and may be subject to change from time to time without prior notice.
In relation to Regular Fund Investment Plan, for a newly created order, the earliest start date of a plan you can select is the next calendar day, except 29th, 30th and 31st of each month.
For lumpsum fund subscription, HK$5,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency.
For Regular Fund Investment Plan (RFIP), HK$1,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency in each investment cycle.
You can search for funds by fund name, fund code or International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) through the search bar on DBS digibank HK app or DBS iBanking. You can also filter funds by asset class, sector, geography, DBS product risk rating, etc.
For lumpsum fund subscription/switching/redemption:
Once you have submitted the order instruction, you cannot amend or cancel the order online. You may, however, effect an amendment or cancellation by:
For DBS Account / DBS Treasures customers - visiting any of our branches for processing.
For DBS Treasures Private Client and DBS Private Bank* clients - contacting your Relationship Manager.
For Regular Fund Investment Plan:
You can terminate your plan via DBS digibank HK app.
*In Hong Kong, DBS Private Bank is the private banking division of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
You can refer to the subscription/switching fee displayed on the order input page. The respective fee will be deducted from your subscription/switching amount.
Currently, there is no fee for fund redemption. However, this is subject to future changes. For details, please refer to the display on the order input page.
The settlement period might vary for different fund houses, and you may visit the Order Status page to keep track of your orders:
Note: Switching is only available via DBS digibank HK
No, not all fund holdings are switchable. You can refer to the trade options available by tapping on the <TRADE> button below your fund holding. <Switch> options will be available if your fund holdings are switchable.
We only allow switching within the same fund house currently. You can select the fund holding you wish to switch out from and tap <Select Fund> to explore the list of funds that you can switch in.
Note: Switching is only available via DBS digibank HK
Each fund requires a minimum number of units to switch, and it is stated on the order input page. The maximum number of units you can switch is your full fund holding units.
You can choose to invest with an investment frequency below:
The earliest start date you can select is the next calendar day upon plan setup, up to one month from the setup day. However, 29th, 30th and 31st of each month are not available for selection.
For end date, the longest end date you can select is up to 5 years from the start date.
When conducting fund subscription / switching transactions in Wealth Management Account via DBS iBanking or DBS digibank HK app, DBS will conduct a suitability assessment on DBS Account / DBS Treasures customer and on the investment fund. Therefore, a customer must have a valid Financial Need Analysis. Apart from visiting our Branch or contacting your Relationship Manager, a customer can also complete/update Financial Need Analysis via DBS iBanking and DBS digibank HK app.
In addition, a customer must also have a valid result from the Vulnerable Customer Assessment. If the customer is deemed to be a vulnerable customer, we will decide whether or not to arrange a Relationship Manager to assist the customer in conducting an investment transaction to ensure the customer clearly understands the product features and risks.
To complete a Vulnerable Customer Assessment, please visit one of our branches or call our Customer Service Hotline at 2290 8304 (9:00 am - 6:00 pm on Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday, except public holidays) to arrange.
Suitability assessment is a process matching the investment product with the client’s personal circumstances and risk tolerance.
DBS conducts suitability assessments before an investment transaction, based on the customer’s risk tolerance level, investment objectives, investment period, investment experience, and asset concentration.
Should there be any mismatch in the suitability assessment (e.g. product risk rating is higher than customer’s risk tolerance level), a customer may be required to conduct the investment transaction with his/her Relationship Manager to ensure the customer clearly understands the product features and risks.
You can now conduct fund transactions under your Wealth Management Account (WMA), through our DBS iBanking or DBS digibank HK app.
Have not got a WMA? Please open an account with us now:
For DBS Treasures customers, please visit one of our branches or visit our DBS iBanking. You can also visit the following link for more information: https://www.dbs.com.hk/personal/support/invest-new-to-wma.html
For DBS Treasures Private Client and DBS Private Bank clients*, please visit https://www.dbs.com.hk/treasures-private-client/dbs-forms/contact-me-wealth.page and our Relationship Managers will reach out to you shortly.
For DBS Account customers, you can still place orders at any of our branches or call our Customer Service Hotline at (852) 2290 8888 (press 3 after language selection) for enquiries. You may also consider upgrading to become a DBS Treasures client /DBS Treasures Private Client and opening a Wealth Management Account to enjoy more comprehensive online banking services.
*In Hong Kong, DBS Private Bank is the private banking division of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
For DBS Account / DBS Treasures customers, you can still place orders at any of our branches or call our Customer Service Hotline at (852) 2290 8888 (press 3 after language selection) for enquiries.
For DBS Treasures Private Client and DBS Private Bank* clients, please contact your Relationship Manager.
*In Hong Kong, DBS Private Bank is the private banking division of DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited.
The IAM page contains forms and agreements related to trading eligibility including Financial Needs Analysis (FNA), Hong Kong Investor Identification Regime (HKIDR), U.S. and Canada Market Data Agreements, and the W-8Ben Form.
You can access the IAM page by clicking on the DBS digibank HK app <Invest> tab and scrolling down to the bottom banner.For Wealth Management Account users:
On DBS digibank HK, please visit the IAM page, then update FNA by tapping <Access Now> or <Update> on <Finance Need Analysis>.
For other users:
On DBS digibank HK, please visit the <Invest>, then update FNA by tapping <Access Now> or <Update> on <Finance Need Analysis>.
For all users:
On DBS iBanking, please navigate to <Banking> on the top menu bar, then click on <Invest> and select <Conduct Financial Need Analysis>.The Virtual Asset Knowledge Test is a requirement introduced by the regulator to ensure client possess knowledge and understanding the nature and key risks of virtual assets and virtual assets-related products before conducting trade of virtual assets-related products. The test is designed to assess an individual's understanding of virtual assets-related products and the risks involved in trading them.
For DBS Treasures Clients, please visit <Invest> and tap <Investment Account Management>, then complete the Virtual Asset Knowledge Training and Assessment by tapping <Access Now>.
Please read the training material about virtual assets and virtual assets-related product. You may start to conduct the assessment after reading the training material.
For DBS Treasures Private Clients / DBS Private Banking Clients, the Virtual Asset Knowledge Test is integrated with your Investment Knowledge & Experience assessment. Please visit the <Investment Account Management> under <Invest>, then tap <Update> underneath <Investment Knowledge & Experience>.
The following functions are available:
You can place "Enhanced Limit Order", "Market Order", "At-auction Limit Order", or “Stop Loss Order” (applicable for Securities Account only) via DBS digibank HK app or DBS iBanking.
After you have entered and confirmed your instruction, a reference number will be provided. This only acknowledges the Bank's receipt of your instruction. There is no guarantee that your instruction will be processed or executed in the market. Your instruction may be rejected or may not be executed due to fluctuations in stock price, insufficient market liquidity, system delayed/failure or any other event beyond the control of the Bank. You can check the status of your instruction under “Order Status” via DBS digibank HK app or DBS iBanking.
As the initial order remains queuing in the market pending processing, notwithstanding subsequent placement of an amendment order or cancellation order, such amendment order or cancellation order may not be transacted or processed. You are advised to check your order status under “Order Status” via DBS digibank HK app or DBS iBanking.
For customers of DBS Private Bank and DBS Treasures Private Clients, please refer to our Fee Schedule here.
DBS Online Equity Trading Platform is a new DBS online platform on DBS digibank HK app and DBS iBanking. It is offered to DBS Private Bank, DBS Treasures Private Clients and DBS Treasures Wealth Management Account customers.
For other customers, you can trade securities in Hong Kong market with a Securities Account through channels such as DBS digibank HK app / DBS iBanking .
With DBS Online Equity Trading Platform, you are able to trade in seven major markets of Hong Kong, Singapore, United States of America, Canada, Japan, Australia and the United Kingdom. You can access the trading platform via DBS digibank HK app / DBS iBanking anytime anywhere to view your portfolio and place trades in any of the seven major markets. You can choose the eligible portfolios displayed to be the designated account for your online purchase and sale of equities through the Bank. Equities traded through DBS Online Equity Trading Platform will be treated as part of your assets under management with the Bank.
For more information, please click here.
For more information about trading on DBS Online Equity Trading Platform, please click here.
For any enquiries related to eIPO, please click here.
You can change the maturity instruction of your time deposit through the function of " Change Maturity Instructions " under Place Time Deposit in DBS digibank HK. Change of maturity instruction through DBS digibank HK will only be accepted if the instruction is given at least 1 business day before the maturity date. If you would like to change the maturity instruction on the maturity date, please visit any of our branches for further enquiry.
Mainland investors should meet all the requirements set by both the Mainland and Hong Kong regulatory authorities, including
All the account opening is subject to the Bank’s approval. Further information is available on the website of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.
Mainland investors should complete the account opening procedure by attestation through a partner bank in Mainland, or open the account through a bank in Hong Kong in person.
Yes, they can. But mainland investors must provide the Mainland Remittance Account number for the Bank in Hong Kong to complete the pairing before activating the Southbound Account.
Each eligible Southbound investor can only open one Mainland Remittance Account and one Southbound Account at any time.
The individual investor quota is subject to changes by regulatory authorities from time to time.
Aggregate quota is the total amount of funds that is allowed to be remitted from the Mainland to Hong Kong and Macao under Southbound Connect. The aggregate quota is calculated on a net basis. The cumulative net remittance from the Mainland under Southbound Connect should not, at any time, exceed the aggregate quota.
Wealth management products under Southbound Connect include
If you want to suspend DBS iBanking / DBS digibank HK service, please visit our branch or contact our Customer Service Hotline at 2290 8888 for assistance.
You are advised to save or print a copy of your eStatements. You will not be able to retrieve the eStatements once your DBS iBanking / DBS digibank HK service is successfully suspended.
If you want to cancel DBS iBanking / DBS digibank HK service, please visit our branch for assistance.
You are advised to save or print a copy of your eStatements. You will not be able to retrieve the eStatements once your DBS iBanking / DBS digibank HK service is successfully cancelled.
If you want to cancel your DBS Bank account, please visit our branch for assistance.
If you want to close your DBS bank account, please submit your online request via this link go.dbs.com/hk-close-en and we will contact you within 2 working day to handle your request.
You are advised to save or print a copy of your eStatements. You will not be able to retrieve the eStatements once your DBS iBanking / DBS digibank HK service is ceased after all accounts closed.
Please make appropriate arrangement for any regular payments or receipts made through the account, such as Standing Instruction (SI), Direct Debit Authorization (DDA), autopay, etc.
Open Banking allows information to be shared with TSPs (Third-party Service Providers) via API (Application Program Interface). HKMA promotes Open Banking to facilitate innovation and enhance customer experience. API is a computer programming approach that bridges between the bank and TSPs to provide more well-rounded services to our customers. Our TSP partners are registered through our partnership onboarding governance process and are continuously monitored to ensure your personal information is secured.
For more information, please click here.