Sasha112
Did you try showing them your university enrollment letter and student visa? Usually those count as proof of address combined with a rental agreement. Which bank branch exactly on Queen's Road? Some are stricter than others.
Daphane
Ah man, I feel you. That proof of address hurdle is seriously annoying when you just arrived. I had the same issue opening an account at HSBC Central. What worked for me: ask your uni if they can issue a letter confirming your dorm address, or use your tenancy agreement if you rented a flat. Most banks accept either. Good luck, it’s a pain but you’ll get through it!
Ukiiiiii
Yeah, I had the same issue when I moved here for work. They wouldn't accept my university dorm address at first. What worked for me was getting a letter from my uni registrar confirming my residence—some banks accept that as proof. Also, try opening an account at a smaller branch; they might be more flexible. Good luck!
Siti
Hey, yeah, that's a common issue for newcomers. If you're at uni, try getting a letter from your school confirming your address. Some banks also accept a tenancy agreement or a utility bill in your name. Alternatively, HSBC and Standard Chartered might be strict—maybe try a smaller bank like Bank of East Asia? They're more flexible. Good luck!
Marc
Yeah, that proof of address thing is annoying but normal here. If you're at uni, try getting a letter from your school confirming your dorm address. Or use your phone bill if it's in your name. HSBC on Queen's Road is usually chill about it once you have something. Good luck!
August_Oliver
I had the same issue when I moved here. A workaround: get a letter from your university confirming your residential address (dorm or rental). Most banks accept that as proof of address. Also, try the branch in Admiralty—they're more used to dealing with newcomers. Good luck!
yiyuanjing
I feel your pain! For proof of address, try using your uni enrollment letter or tenancy agreement—many banks accept those. Also, check out virtual banks like ZA Bank or Livi Bank; they're super convenient and have less strict requirements. I opened my HSBC account at Central branch too, but I brought my utility bill. Good luck!
Jarr
Yeah, that's a common issue for new arrivals. Try using your uni admission letter or tenancy agreement as proof—many banks accept those. Also, some branches near Central are more used to dealing with students. If HSBC gives you trouble, try a smaller branch or ask for a manager. Good luck!
Ben Ho
Yeah, banks here are strict about that proof of address thing. But if you're a uni student, your school can give you a letter confirming your dorm address—that usually works. Or just get a friend to write a tenancy agreement for you. Don't let the bank lady scare you off; it's standard procedure.
Gamzeakblt
Try opening an account at a smaller bank like Bank of East Asia or even virtual banks like ZA Bank—they're more flexible with proof of address for students. For HSBC/Standard Chartered, use your uni enrollment letter or a tenancy agreement as proof. Some branches near Central are stricter; try the one in Admiralty or Wan Chai instead.
nikiwikiw
Yeah, that's annoying—same thing happened to me when I first moved here. Since you don't have a utility bill yet, try opening an account with a digital bank like ZA Bank or Livi Bank. They're fully licensed in HK and accept a bank statement from your home country or a letter from your uni as proof of address. Way less hassle than the big banks on Queen's Road.
I_need_O2
Yeah, that's a common catch-22 for newcomers. If you just moved, you can ask your uni for a tenancy agreement or hall confirmation letter—most banks accept that as proof of address. Also, HSBC on Queen's Road is usually okay with a letter from your school. Or try Standard Chartered's online account opening—they might be more flexible. What uni are you at?
Mikkel_F
Hey, I'm in the exact same boat! Just moved here for work and hit the same wall with HSBC on Queen's Road. Did they mention any alternatives? I heard some banks accept a letter from your university or employer as proof of temporary address. Maybe try bringing your student ID and enrollment letter? Let me know if that works—I'm planning to try Standard Chartered next.
Nancy Lau
Hey, I feel your pain—been there myself. Since you don't have a utility bill yet, try the bank branches in Admiralty or Wan Chai; they're more used to students. Also, ask your uni's international office for a letter confirming your address; that worked for my friend at HKU. Good luck!
chen1975
Just moved for uni? Did you bring your school enrollment letter? That's usually enough for a student account, though they can be strict about proof of address. Try showing your uni accommodation contract or dorm assignment—that's a physical address tied to you. If not, ask your department for an official letter confirming your residence. Bankers here follow rules tightly, but student accounts have some flexibility. Worth a shot before getting frustrated.
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