【If you get the chance to hit up Hong Kong, these two things are a must】
1. Grab a Hong Kong SIM card
Head to Watsons and pick up a prepaid card for 33 HKD. Once you've got it, you can use it globally, and I can vouch that this brand is the cheapest and most convenient.
You can use this number to register for various accounts, like an Apple HK account or different apps, and you can top up this number to pay for those apps.
However, many foreign apps have a hard time sending verification texts to mainland numbers, but this one can receive them all. There’s a downside though; it can be a bit laggy in remote areas.
2. Open a Hong Kong bank account
Having a Hong Kong bank account is super useful. I recommend heading to Bank of China in Hong Kong, book an appointment online in advance, and choose a less crowded branch for a quicker and easier process.
The biggest perk of a HK card:
No restrictions on foreign exchange, so you can use it for cross-border investments, like playing in the US stock market or dealing with Hong Kong stocks. Different cards offer different discounts in various regions, making it definitely worth having one or two. Just make sure to top it up regularly and avoid quick in-and-out transactions to keep it maintained.
1. Grab a Hong Kong SIM card
Head to Watsons and pick up a prepaid card for 33 HKD. Once you've got it, you can use it globally, and I can vouch that this brand is the cheapest and most convenient.
You can use this number to register for various accounts, like an Apple HK account or different apps, and you can top up this number to pay for those apps.
However, many foreign apps have a hard time sending verification texts to mainland numbers, but this one can receive them all. There’s a downside though; it can be a bit laggy in remote areas.
2. Open a Hong Kong bank account
Having a Hong Kong bank account is super useful. I recommend heading to Bank of China in Hong Kong, book an appointment online in advance, and choose a less crowded branch for a quicker and easier process.
The biggest perk of a HK card:
No restrictions on foreign exchange, so you can use it for cross-border investments, like playing in the US stock market or dealing with Hong Kong stocks. Different cards offer different discounts in various regions, making it definitely worth having one or two. Just make sure to top it up regularly and avoid quick in-and-out transactions to keep it maintained.