On May 26, 2026, multiple mainland Chinese residents reported that Bank of China (Hong Kong) had tightened its account opening requirements. Counters now require proof of offshore fund sources and records of overseas work, study, or investment, leading to the rejection of some mainland applicants.
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2026-10-03 03:51 · 5月26日，多名内地网友反映，去香港中国银行开户的门槛提高：需要提供境外账户、海外留学/工作证明、 投资记录。 柜台人员还说，本周开始开户必须要有非内地的境外资金来源；必须在香港生活/工作一段时间。 一些内地网友因无法提供上述材料，导致开户...
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Online reports claim Bank of China (Hong Kong) has tightened account opening requirements for mainland residents, requiring proof of offshore fund sources
2026.05.26 · Hearsay
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