HSBC is expanding its currency conversion capabilities with the imminent launch of its cutting-edge Zing app and accompanying debit card. Initially debuting in the UK, the app will subsequently be introduced to a global audience after its initial launch phase. Available on Apple Inc.'s Appstore and Alphabet Inc.'s Google Play platform, Zing stands out by extending its services beyond the HSBC customer base, a departure from the bank's existing fee-free Global Money service.
Zing has been officially registered as an e-money institution. This strategic move positions HSBC at the forefront of financial technology and marks a significant step towards inclusivity, opening up convenient and efficient currency conversion solutions to a broader spectrum of users worldwide.
"Zing has a global ambition," Nuno Matos, chief executive officer of the lender’s global wealth and personal banking business, said. "We want to establish ourselves as a global platform for international payments, which ties perfectly with our international payments strategy for HSBC and you should see us very soon in Asia, in the Middle East and in EU markets."
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HSBC Unveils its Inclusive 'Zing' App and Debit Card in the UK
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