Local banks will not accept BNO passports as identity document for opening accounts

2021-02-04

4th February 2021 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong government announced earlier that it would not recognise the British National (Overseas) Passport (BNO) as a valid travel document and proof of identity.

The Hong Kong Association of Banks issued new guidelines stating that local banks will not accept BNO passport as a valid travel document and identity document for opening an account. A spokesperson for the Hong Kong Association of Banks stated that the Hong Kong government announced on 29th January, 2021 that it would not recognize the British National (Overseas) passport as a valid travel document and identity certificate from 31st January, 2021. After consulting the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Association of Banks has updated the member bank guidelines accordingly.

Source: Dimsum Daily