A: Physical key works anywhere. Mobile Secure Key works as long as you have the app installed (no roaming needed). SMS may fail without international roaming.
HSBC now offers a directly within their mobile banking app. hsbc activate secure key
To activate your HSBC Secure Key, you first need to identify whether you are using the (built into the mobile app) or a Physical Secure Key (a small handheld device). Activating either one provides an extra layer of protection for your online banking. 1. Activating the Digital Secure Key (App-based) A: Physical key works anywhere
: Once complete, your Digital Secure Key is active. Note that if you were using a physical device, it will now be deactivated. 2. Activating a Physical Secure Key (Device-based) HSBC now offers a directly within their mobile banking app
It’s called the , and for many new users, it triggers the same reaction: "What is this? Do I really need to carry this around? And why won’t it turn on?"