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HSBC brings an easy and all rounded mobile banking experience to you. By using the new iOS Face ID, you can authenticate your identity and access your digital banking in seconds - all with a simple look. You can also log in to the HSBC Mobile Banking app through fingerprint authentication with iOS Touch ID and Android Touch ID. Both Face ID and Touch ID are a simple, fast and secure alternative to your mobile banking PIN code/Digital Secure Key during log on.

Face ID is currently only available on Apple iPhone X and newer devices, Touch ID is active on Apple devices running on iOS 10.3 or above and AndroidTM devices with an operating system of 6 or higher.

Go ahead and enable Biometric Authentication to log on to the App without entering your security details.

How to enable Biometric Authentication

Activate Face ID in 4 simple steps

1. Face ID

In your iPhone Settings, make sure you've registered your biometric data

2. Log on

Now open the HSBC Armenia Mobile Banking app and enter your Mobile Banking PIN code

3. Enable

Once HSBC Armenia Mobile Banking app is opened, confirm your willingness to activate Face ID

4. Verify

Complete Face ID scan for verification

Activate Touch ID in 4 simple steps

1. Fingerprint

In your iPhone Settings, make sure you've registered your biometric data

2. Log on

Now open the HSBC Armenia Mobile Banking app and enter your Mobile Banking PIN code

3. Enable

Once HSBC Armenia Mobile Banking app is opened, confirm your willingness to activate Touch ID

4. Verify

Scan your fingerprint for verification

FAQS

What is Touch ID/Face ID?

It's a simple, fast and secure way to access the HSBC Mobile Banking App using your biometric data stored on your mobile device.

Touch ID/Face ID is an alternative method by which you may log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App. It will allow you to access the same functionality on the HSBC Mobile Banking App as if you were logging on via mobile banking PIN code.

Can I use Touch ID/Face ID to log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App?

Yes, once you have enabled Touch ID/Face ID (refer to "Setting up Touch ID/Face ID" section), you can use it to log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App.

Which devices can I use to log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App using Touch ID/Face ID?

Face ID is currently only available on Apple iPhone X and newer devices, Touch ID is active on Apple devices running on iOS 10.3 or above and Android^TM devices with an operating system of 6 or higher.

How can I enable Touch ID/Face ID to log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App?

You can enable Touch ID/Face ID immediately after you log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App by following the instructions on screen. Please note you need to have your biometric data stored on the device before you can enable log on with Touch ID/Face ID. Only biometric data stored on your device can used to access the HSBC Mobile Banking App.

Should I need to create Mobile Banking password to enable Touch ID/Face ID?

Yes, you should activate Mobile Banking PIN code in order to enable Touch ID/Face ID.

Can I use Touch ID to log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App if I have more than one set of fingerprints stored on my device?

When you enable Touch ID on the HSBC Mobile Banking App, any fingerprint stored on your device - now or in the future - can be used to log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App. You should only enable Touch ID if you are the only person who has registered fingerprints on your device. Please note, you may be responsible for unauthorised payments/transfers made from your accounts if you have not kept your mobile telephone and security details safe, or if your fingerprints are not the only fingerprints registered on your device. You can add or remove fingerprints in your Mobile device settings.

What if my Touch ID/Face ID-enabled device is lost or stolen?

Please contact Bank's Call Centre immediately on +374 60 655 000 to report your lost/stolen device. Please note that you will be liable for any loss of funds arising from any unauthorised transaction on your Account if the loss occurs before you notify the Bank that your Internet Banking username, Security answer, Mobile Banking Password and PIN, Secure Key PIN, Touch ID/Face ID or Secure Key Code has been misused, lost or stolen or has become known or made available to someone else. Please refer to Mobile Banking Terms and Conditions for further details.

Will my biometric data be stored in the HSBC Mobile Banking App or elsewhere within HSBC?

No. Your biometric data will not be stored in the HSBC Mobile Banking App or kept anywhere within HSBC.

How many log on attempts are allowed using Touch ID/Face ID?

A maximum of 3 log on attempts are allowed using Touch ID/Face ID. After 3 failed attempts you will be asked to log on using your security credentials.

What functions can I access when I login to the HSBC Mobile Banking App with Touch ID/Face ID?

You can access the below functions on the HSBC Mobile Banking App by logging on with Touch ID/Face ID:

You can view your account summary and account transaction history
You can make transfers between your HSBC Armenia bank accounts and make credit card payments
You can make transfers to your saved payees

To get full access to the HSBC Mobile Banking App functions, please use your Secure Key code.

Is an internet connection required to setup Touch ID/Face ID?

Internet connection is not required to store your biometric data on the mobile device, however, you will need an internet connection to download and use the HSBC Mobile Banking App and enable Touch ID/Face ID.

If my biometric data is not recognised, can I still log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App?

Yes. You can still log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App using your mobile banking security details.

How can I disable Touch ID/Face ID?

There are two ways to disable Touch ID/Face ID:

You can disable Touch ID/Face ID in the 'profile' menu after you log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App

You can delete all registered biometric data or delete the device passcode in your device settings.

What would happen if I receive a call whilst I am enabling Touch ID/Face ID?

You will be asked to log on to the HSBC Mobile Banking App again, in order to enable Touch ID/Face ID.

Not using the HSBC Mobile Banking app yet? Install the app now free of charge¹.

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If you want to enable biometric authentication (Face ID or Touch ID), please refer to the important information in the FAQs section.

¹Face ID is currently only available on Apple iPhone X and Touch ID is active on Apple iPhone 5s or above, running on iOS 10.1.1 or above. Touch ID/Face ID is not currently available on Android devices.

Biometric Authentication