How to deposit and buy crypto in Hong Kong

The short answer

In Hong Kong, Backpack, Coinbase publish an official way to fund an account: SWIFT · ZA Bank, SWIFT. Backpack takes SWIFT · ZA Bank deposits (30 USD after the free quota · 1–5 business days) and pays withdrawals back to your bank (50 USD after the free quota · 1–5 business days). Checked against official help pages on 2026-10-15.

Step by step

  1. Open an account on Backpack and complete identity verification (KYC).

  2. Deposit USD by SWIFT · ZA Bank from a bank account in your own name.

  3. Buy BTC, ETH or any other coin on the spot market.

  4. To cash out, sell to USD and withdraw by SWIFT · ZA Bank to your bank.

Methods by exchange

ExchangeBank depositBank withdrawal
BackpackSign up on Backpack
  • SWIFT · ZA Bank1,230 USD after the free quota · 1–5 business days
  • SWIFT · ZA Bank3,450 USD after the free quota · 1–5 business days
Coinbase
  • SWIFT525 USD · 3–4 business days
  • SWIFT525 USD · 3–4 business days

Not offered

  • OKX · all services · since 2024-05-31 · okx.com · checked 2026-10-15

FAQ

Which exchange is best for deposits and withdrawals in Hong Kong?

Backpack is the first choice in Hong Kong: SWIFT · ZA Bank.

Sources

  1. How to Deposit via Wire Transfer — ZA Banksupport.backpack.exchange · checked 2026-10-15
  2. How to Deposit via Wiresupport.backpack.exchange · checked 2026-10-15
  3. How to Withdraw via Wire Transfer — ZA Banksupport.backpack.exchange · checked 2026-10-15
  4. How to Withdraw via Wiresupport.backpack.exchange · checked 2026-10-15
  5. Add and verify a payment method - APAChelp.coinbase.com · checked 2026-10-15