Comparison

PayMe by HSBC vs QFXMAX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PayMe by HSBC

Go cashless with a mobile payment solution accepted at over 60,000 locations across Hong Kong. Easily pay businesses, friends, and family, and enjoy rewards and vouchers. Top up your wallet conveniently from your bank account or credit card.

Highlights
  • Cashless payments at 60,000+ outlets
  • Accepted at major retailers and services
  • Earn discounts, vouchers, and rewards
  • Multiple top-up options (bank account, credit card)
  • Instant payments to friends and family
  • Supports Consumption Voucher Scheme
  • Quick sign-up process
Features
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Go cashless with PayMe! Pay businesses large and small with more than 60,000 outlets already accepting PayMe across Hong Kong. Accepted at businesses across Hong Kong Check out just a few of the businesses that accept PayMe: - Taobao - HKTVmall - McDonald's - foodpanda - Wellcome - Market Place - Klook - Trip.com - IKEA - UNIQLO - 7-Eleven - SF Express - Fairwood - Genki Sushi - Sasa - Mannings And we're constantly adding new businesses all the time! Get rewarded! With PayMe's great range of offers, flash vouchers and rewards, you can earn discounts when you pay with PayMe. Top up however suits you Choose to top up from your bank account for our highest limits, or choose credit card top ups if you prefer - it's up to you! Auto top ups make sure you've always got money in your PayMe wallet, so you'll never get caught short of funds again! Pay friends instantly Split lunch bills, send laisee and never get caught short of cash when you need to pay your friends and family. Consumption Voucher Scheme As PayMe's part of the Consumption Voucher Scheme, you can receive your voucher and spend it at thousands of merchants. Sign up in minutes Get started paying friends, family and businesses in just a few minutes - all you need is your mobile number, email address and HKID. Download PayMe today! This App is designed for use in Hong Kong. The products and services represented within this App are intended for Hong Kong customers. This App is provided by The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (‘HSBC HK’). The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited is regulated and authorised to carry out banking activities in Hong Kong S.A.R. If you are outside of the Hong Kong, we may not be authorised to offer or provide you with the products and services available through this App in the country/ region/territory you are located or resident in. This App is not intended for distribution, download or use by any person in any jurisdiction or country/ region/territory where the distribution, download or use of this material is restricted and would not be permitted by law or regulation. If you're under 18, please consult your parents or guardians before you give us any information about yourself.

About

QFXMAX

Features
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QFXMAX is an information-browsing app centered on blockchain and digital currency, designed to help you stay informed about market trends and industry developments. Featuring a clean and intuitive interface, the app allows you to browse news, view key highlights, and save important information for quick future reference. Content is presented in a read-only format, making it ideal for keeping up with technological advancements, digital currency updates, and general market overviews. Download QFXMAX today to stay connected with the evolving landscape of blockchain and digital currency.

Screenshots

PayMe by HSBC4 screens
QFXMAX4 screens

Verdict

The call

PayMe by HSBC and QFXMAX are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PayMe by HSBC versus QFXMAX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayMe by HSBCQFXMAX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.6K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperThe Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd.GIZELLA MENAT

Bugs and requests

PayMe by HSBC

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Payment records disappearing after app updates
  • Inability to log in or register due to system errors
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing mobile numbers
  • Face scan and ID scanning not working properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more payment methods
  • Improve customer support and communication
  • Allow login via email instead of just mobile number
  • Provide better privacy controls and transaction visibility

QFXMAX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PayMe by HSBC

No in-app purchases

None

QFXMAX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PayMe by HSBC free?
PayMe by HSBC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QFXMAX free?
QFXMAX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PayMe by HSBC or QFXMAX have ads?
Neither PayMe by HSBC nor QFXMAX shows ads.

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