In light of the latest developments of the novel coronavirus, Hongkong Post has announced special arrangements for postal services from 3 to 9 February, including the shortening of the operation hours of post offices, and providing mail delivery and mail collection on alternate days (Please refer to Hongkong Post website for details). Meanwhile, certain BCT's Designated Banks have announced closure of selected branches or temporarily change the business hours of the branches as a preventive measure to safeguard the health of customers.
To avoid delay in making contributions due to the above special arrangements (especially during the time of the impact of the novel coronavirus), we encourage you to make contributions with electronic means, which is a more secured and convenient option:
• Submit Remittance Statement electronically through "BCT Employer Website"
• Make MPF payment via electronic channels, such as eCheuqe and PPS
You can also click here to find out other MPF Contribution Authorized Channels. Please note the direct deposit and cheque drop-in box services at the Designated Banks may be affected due to the above special arrangements. The following information is what we understand to be the relevant announcements published by the Designated Banks. The information is for your reference, please visit their websites or check with the banks directly for the latest arrangements:
Chong Hing Bank
The business hours of all branches have been temporarily adjusted with effect from 4 Feb until further notice: 9:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday, and 9:30am to 12:00nn on Saturday. (Certain branches are closed on Saturdays)
CMB Wing Lung Bank
Certain branches have been temporarily closed from 3 Feb onwards until further notice. The business hours of other branches have been temporarily changed until further notice: 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday. (Certain branches are closed on Saturday)
Dah Sing Bank
Temporarily changing the business hours of all branches: 10:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday, and 10:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday during the period from 1 to 8 Feb
Fubon Bank
Temporarily changing the business hours of all branches: 9:00am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday, and 9:00am to 12:30pm on Saturday during the period from 3 to 8 Feb
ICBC (Asia)
Certain Branches and all the Personal Banking Centres have been closed from 3 Feb until further notice
OCBC Wing Hang
Certain branches have been temporarily closed from 3 Feb until further notice
Public Bank
Temporarily changing the business hours of all branches with effect from 4 Feb until further notice: 9:00am to 4:30pm on Monday to Friday, and closed on Saturday
Shanghai Commercial Bank
Starting from 8 Feb, the Bank will temporarily close all of its branches on Saturday until further notice