Step 4
With “HSBC” displayed on the
screen, press the button to
generate a 6-digit Security Code.
Congratulations, you have successfully
activated your HSBC Security Device.
Enjoy enhanced security by using your
device to securely log on to Personal
Internet Banking.
Step 1
Enter the activation code received
via email as per the instructions on
the screen.
Step 2
Enter the 10-digit serial number
found on the back of your HSBC
Security Device on the Personal
Internet Banking screen as per
the instructions.
Step 3
Create your HSBC Security Device
Personal Identification Number (PIN).
a.
Press and hold the button
for 2 seconds to turn on your
HSBC Security Device.
b.
When prompted with “NEW
PIN” on the screen, create and
enter a new PIN between 4 to 8
digits, then press the button.
Note: You will have 5 seconds to
start typing in your PIN. If you do not
begin typing your PIN within 5 seconds
you must repeat Step 3a.
Activating your HSBC Security Device
Note: Your PIN can be made up of any
numbers as long as the numbers do not
follow a logical or sequential pattern, for
example 123456 or 24681012. Only
strong PINs will be accepted by your
HSBC Security Device. Weak PINs with
consecutive (1234) or repetitive (1111)
numbers will not be accepted.
Remember your PIN and do not disclose
it to anyone.
Note: You will need this PIN each time
you need to generate a Security Code
using the HSBC Security Device.
c.
The words “NEW PIN
CONF”will appear on the
screen of your HSBC Security
Device and you will hear an
acknowledgement. Confirm
your PIN by re-entering it into your
HSBC Security Device. Once your PIN
is confirmed, the word “HSBC”
will be confirmed audibly and
displayed on the screen.
Log on to Personal Internet Banking as you normally would and
follow the steps below to activate your HSBC Security Device.
If you make an error entering your PIN,
you can use the button to delete the
last digit you entered. You can also wait
for your HSBC Security Device to turn off
and then restart the activation process.
The HSBC Security Device does not have
an “off” button. After 30 seconds of
inactivity, the device will automatically
turn off.