Hong Kong: WeLab Bank a homegrown virtual bank licensed by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority publicly launches banking services to the millions of individuals in Hong Kong.
WeLab Bank is 100% digital, built for customers to enjoy a range of next generation digital services 24/7 from their mobile phones. In as fast as 5 minutes, customers can remotely open a WeLab Bank account with $0 monthly fees and start enjoying differentiated services such as time deposits with competitive rates, an interest-bearing deposit account with an instant virtual Debit Card, and real-time payments powered by Faster Payment System (FPS).
To top it off, customers can also apply for a good-looking WeLab Debit Card, which is the first numberless card to publicly launch in the market, issued in collaboration with Mastercard. All these smart features are designed to help customers take control of their money and financial journey.
Adrian Tse, Chief Executive of WeLab Bank said, “The world has enough complexities and so we believe that managing your money should be simple and easy. Empowered by technologies built for the new normal, WeLab Bank was born from an initiative to reimagine the banking experience for the 7.5 million people of Hong Kong. We have efficiently built WeLab Bank from scratch, free from any legacies, with innovative features that proactively help you to take control of your financial journey. Everything you need to do can be done simply from your phone.”
