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The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau reminded the public that Scheme $6,000 will accept from tomorrow (September 11) registrations from holders of a valid Hong Kong permanent identity card born in 1956 or before. Those eligible persons born in 1946 or before who have not yet registered may still register.
Since its commencement on August 28, the overall operation of Scheme $6,000 has been smooth. As at September 8, over 850,000 registration forms have been received. A spokesman for the Bureau reminded the public that, to ensure successful registration, registrants must sign the registration form. Those who register through banks have to provide a local Hong Kong dollar bank account in their sole name (joint bank account cannot be used for receiving payment under the Scheme), and submit the form to the bank specified for receiving payment.
The registration process is simple and convenient. Whether people register through banks or through Hongkong Post, there is no need to queue up for obtaining or submitting the forms in person. They may ask someone they trust to submit the form for them, or mail it to Hong Kong General Post Office Box No. 186000.
People who have registered through banks and are confirmed to be eligible will receive payment directly through their specified bank account in around 10 weeks after registration. Unsuccessful registrants will receive written notification. Some banks will also confirm the completion of registration by SMS. Registrants who wish to make an enquiry about their registration after submission may call their bank specified for receiving payment.
The enquiry telephone numbers of the 21 retail banks are as follows:
Retail bank Enquiry number
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1. Bank of China (Hong Kong) 2105 8912
2. Bank of Communications 2269 9000
3. Bank of East Asia 2211 1828
4. China Construction Bank (Asia) 2903 8363
5. Chiyu Banking Corporation 2105 8939
6. Chong Hing Bank 3768 6888
7. Citibank 2860 0333
8. CITIC Bank International 2287 6660
9. Dah Sing Bank 2907 8462
10. DBS Bank (Hong Kong) 2290 8005
11. Fubon Bank 2566 8181
12. Hang Seng Bank 2186 2086
13. The Hongkong and Shanghai 8229 3380
Banking Corporation
14. Industrial and Commercial 2189 5588
Bank of China (Asia)
15. MEVAS Bank 2907 8462
16. Nanyang Commercial Bank 2105 8943
17. Public Bank (Hong Kong) 2853 4322
18. Shanghai Commercial Bank 2818 0282
19. Standard Chartered Bank 2178 6102
(Hong Kong)
20. Wing Hang Bank 2815 9919
21. Wing Lung Bank 2616 2897
Eligible persons who have registered through Hongkong Post and are confirmed to be eligible will be notified by post to collect their cheque at the post office selected in around 12 weeks after registration. The cheque can be encashed at any local branch of the Standard Chartered Bank. Registrants must collect and encash the cheque in person, and must show their identity card for verification of identity. Unsuccessful registrants will receive written notification. Registrants who wish to make an enquiry about their registration after submission may contact Hongkong Post on 2365 2727.
Members of the public are reminded to safeguard their personal data and guard against scams for obtaining personal data or money by deceit in the guise of Scheme $6,000.
For more information about Scheme $6,000, please visit www.scheme6000.gov.hk.
Ends/Saturday, September 10, 2011
Issued at HKT 14:01
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