Here's everything you need to know to open a credit card online.
Convenience: You can do all the paperwork and even provide your proof of income online and at home, without going to a branch.
Flexible registration time: You can do the registration at any time of the day or night, and the whole application only takes a few minutes to complete.
Quick results: Applying online makes it faster for the bank to process your paperwork. Depending on the time of day you submit your application, you could get approved within the applied day.
Exclusive gifts when applying online: If you apply online you'll be eligible for offers that aren't available when you register at the branch.
Every credit card will have benefits geared towards a specific spending need. To pick the right card, you should have a clear understanding of how you're going to use it. For example:
Beside considering your spending habits, you should thoroughly research credit card fees and interest rates. You can also use our credit card comparison tool to choose the right one more easily.
If you apply for a credit card with us, there are certain requirements we look for. Among other things, you must:
VND8 million for salaried earners who are Vietnamese and VND 15 million for foreigners
VND15 million for Vietnamese who are self-employed/ business owners
Reside in one of these cities or provinces:
In addition, if you're a foreigner staying in Vietnam, you need to have had residence permission here for at least 12 consecutive months at the time of your application.
These are the documents you need to prepare when you apply for an HSBC credit card:
We've prepared a list where you can find more information about the types of documents we accept.
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Applying online is fast and easy. Once you've prepared the necessary documents, you can follow these steps:
Depending on your application, you may be required to submit additional documentation. We'll guide you through this step.
Step 1: We'll call you within several working days for a preliminary assessment of your uploaded application.
Step 2: We'll then verify your documents and your identity through a face-to-face video call. We use a licensed and secure version of Zoom.
You can find out more about it on our Zoom FAQs.
Step 3: After the call, your application will be sent to our Verification Team for further processing.
Step 4: If your application is approved, we'll send an SMS to your registered mobile number. If your application is unsuccessful, we'll email you to let you know.
Credit scores are used by banks and financial institutions as a basis for assessing potential customers. Having a good credit score not only helps you get approval for loans, it will also help you get a higher loan limit with better interest rates.
How do you maintain a good credit score?
To improve or maintain a good credit score, you should develop financial habits such as:
So, if you want a loan, check the different options and make one application. For subsequent loans, wait for some time before applying so that too many enquiries into your credit report are not done. Similarly, don't apply for too many credit cards within a short span of time.
There are a lot of third party credit card registration services on the market today. We strongly recommend you avoid using these types of businesses as there could be possible risks. Not only will you have to reveal all your personal information, but there is always the chance that you pay for the service and up getting a fake credit card.
By actively doing your own research and filling out the application, you'll find out important information about the card. This will help you know all the perks and services it offers, and it will help you avoid unnecessary fees since you'll be fully aware of the card's interest rate and fee schedule.
Applying for a credit card online isn't complicated and doesn't require any special technical skills. We have clear instructions on our website, and if you still need help you can always call our support center.
There's no law against owning multiple credit cards. It really depends on how you're going to manage and use them. However, financial experts say you shouldn't have more than 2 cards. Owning too many cards can lead to hassle such as:
Lots of fees
Each credit card has its own fees, such as annual fee, late payment fee, interest and more. So the more cards you own, the more fees you might have to pay.
Easy to lose
Because credit cards have their payment information printed on them, it puts you at a risk of fraudulent activities if they fall into the wrong hands. Using multiple cards increases the risk of losing your card.
Difficult to manage
Managing multiple credit cards at the same time becomes quite complicated when your life is busy. There are cases where you can forget to zero out the balance or miss the payment due date. As a result, you could be face with additional fees and interest rates.
Unable to pay
Likewise, multiple credit cards can make it harder to track your spending on each card. At the end of the month you might discover that your balance is too much and you have no way to pay it off.
We hope the article helps you understand more about how to register credit card online. With its convenience and flexibility, are you ready to stay at home and quickly get a credit card?
