"Activate New Card" in HSBC Online Banking

skyrider007

I just saw this button when I logged into my online banking today. Does this mean they have already begun sending the new VISA debit cards?

sutton111

i believe the roll out starts december this year until 2010.

Lokolo

^^ as above.

I can't wait to get my shiny new card

MrTomato

From a message from HSBC to me:

"Please note that the new Visa/Master debit cards will only be available towards the end of 2008. The re-issue of cards to existing customers will take place gradually over a period of approximately 18 months.......

I confirm, the new functionality to activate a debit card via Personal Internet Banking was launched in preparation for the introduction of this service early next year. "

skyrider007

MrTomato wrote: »

The re-issue of cards to existing customers will take place gradually over a period of approximately 18 months......."

Thanks for taking the time to send them an e-mail. But, 18 MONTHS?!!!! I could always report my card as lost and get a replacement VISA

Lokolo

skyrider007 wrote: »

Thanks for taking the time I send them an e-mail. But, 18 MONTHS?!!!! I could always report my card as lost and get a replacement VISA

Yes but don't forget... all those customers... all those cards in the post... by all means, I'd rather be safe than sorry

I suspect I will get my card around 09/10 as thats when my current one expires.

skyrider007

Lokolo wrote: »

I suspect I will get my card around 09/10 as thats when my current one expires.

Woah, mine expires in 09/09 and I could hardly wait, lol. I wonder why yours expires so late.

Lokolo

skyrider007 wrote: »

Woah, mine expires in 09/09 and I could hardly wait, lol. I wonder why yours expires so late.

Because HSBC are ghey. :rotfl:

chuckley

whats the difference?!

[Deleted User]

When I phoned HSBC the guy said don't worry about the "Activate New Card" link as it's part of a new "system" which hasn't actually gone live yet. Seems a bit rubbish to show the link if it doesn't do anything, yet...

ShelfStacker_3

Am I the only one who really, really doesn't mind Maestro?