How to complete eDDA authorization for deposits? (China Merchants Bank)

Electronic Direct Debit Authorization (eDDA) is a value-added service of the Faster Payment System (FPS) launched by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Through this service, you can authorize Longbridge to transfer HKD funds from your designated Hong Kong bank account to your securities account. After completing the authorization and binding process, you can directly initiate deposit instructions through the Longbridge App, enabling quick direct debit and deposits. After reading this article, you will understand the operational process and related precautions of eDDA for China Merchants Bank Hong Kong.

1. Authorization via online banking (the mobile app does not support online authorization)

Step 1. Log in to your personal online banking account of China Merchants Bank Hong Kong, select Personal Business > Personal Bank Download Version, download the PC application, and log in through Personal Bank Hong Kong Professional Version.

Step 2. Select All-in-one-card > Transfer and Remittance > eDDA.

Step 3. After entering the eDDA page, click Add Authorization in the lower right corner.

Step 4. Fill in the information required for new authorization as follows, and submit it.

Payment cycle	Please set it according to your needs.
Effective date	Please set it according to your needs.
Expiry date	Please set it according to your needs. It is recommended not to set an expiry date.
Currency	HKD
Maximum amount	Please set it according to your needs.
Beneficiary name	Long Bridge HK Limited
Beneficiary bank	024-Hang Seng Bank Ltd.
Beneficiary account number	752027854001
Payer reference number	Enter your Longbridge account number, i.e., the payer number shown on the Longbridge authorization guide page.

Step 5. After confirming the information is filled in correctly, click Confirm to submit.

2. Initiating the deposit

Step 1. After submitting the authorization application, you need to wait for approval from both the bank and Longbridge. Once the bank notifies that the authorization is effective, Longbridge will confirm the authorization details. Please initiate the deposit application only after the bank-side authorization is successful. Whether the authorization is successful depends on the notification from the bank. It usually takes 1–2 working days for the bank-side authorization to become effective.

Step 2. After the authorization takes effect, please go to the Longbridge App > Portfolio > Deposit > HKD to initiate a deposit.

Notes

1.Arrival time

Longbridge does not impose any deposit limits. Please check whether your bank has any transfer limits.

Deposit initiation time	Expected arrival time
During Hong Kong stock trading days	Within 5 minutes
Other periods	Before 09:40 on the next Hong Kong stock trading day

Note: All arrival times will be postponed on Hong Kong market holidays. The times mentioned are in China Standard Time.

2.Transfer fee: Free.

Precautions

You need to register important information such as a valid mobile phone number, email address, and up-to-date identity documents with your banks.
The name on the bank account used for the transfer must match the name on your Longbridge account. You cannot use another person's bank account for transfers. Any refund fees incurred due to non-compliance will be borne by you.
It takes time for the bank to process the transfer. Bank notifications stating "transfer initiated" do not indicate immediate receipt by Longbridge. Settlement and approval are required after the funds arrive in Longbridge. Banks and Longbridge do not process transfers during Hong Kong public holidays. Please allow sufficient time for processing.
Longbridge currently does not accept cash deposits.

Disclosures

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