HSBC Hong Kong announced that it will launch the first 12 currencies in Hong Kong for Shangyu customers in September this year.MasterCard IncThe debit card allows customers to enjoy a worry-free travel experience, shop online and overseas, and spend in 12 different currencies without worrying about exchange rate fluctuations or exchange charges. HSBC Shangyu MasterCard Inc Card debit Card is the first debit card in Hong Kong to connect 12 currencies, including Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Swiss franc, euro, pound sterling, Hong Kong dollar, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollar, RMB, Singapore dollar, Thai baht and US dollar. Customers can use their cards to make purchases, online purchases and payments at local and overseas merchants that accept MasterCard, and to settle transactions in any of these currencies without any additional charge. Customers can also withdraw cash free of charge through the ATM network of HSBC or MasterCard Inc cards around the world. Shangyu customers will be issued with this debit card free of charge from September onwards, and cardholders can purchase foreign currencies according to their own needs at any time through their accounts before travel, so as to control outbound travel expenses more effectively. (ic/u) ~ Astak Financial News website: www.aastocks.com