Comparison

DBS digibank HK vs CBiBank

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

Head to head
About

DBS digibank HK

Manage your finances and investments with this banking app. Open accounts remotely, trade stocks and funds, and conduct daily banking transactions like transfers and payments.

Highlights
  • Instant remote account opening
  • Portfolio monitoring
  • Online equity and ETF trading
  • Fund investment
  • Foreign exchange trading
  • Digital token for authentication
  • Fee-free same-day fund transfers
Features
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DBS Treasures Welcome Offers: go.dbs.com/hk-tr-tc-en [Instant Remote Account Opening] Join DBS Treasures in 10 minutes. Open a Multi-Currency Savings Account and a Wealth Management Account on your mobile and enjoy exclusive privileges & rewards. [Wealth Management features] • One-glance Portfolio: Monitor your wealth portfolio on-the-go & view your asset movements, holdings, allocation at your fingertips • Online Equity /ETF Trading: Invest not only in HK and US stocks but also in 7 key markets around the world - HK, SG, US, CA, JP, AU and UK • Online Fund Investment: Buy and sell over 240 different Funds • Online Foreign Exchange: Trade 14 foreign currencies 24x7 real-time at preferential rates • Research and Insights: Obtain fresh market updates and analysis from our Chief Investment Office • Push Notifications: Get personalised insights you don’t want to miss. [Daily Banking services] • Digital Token: Authenticate your transactions safely and conveniently without a physical token • DBS Remit: Same day fund transfer to 42 locations at $0 fees. • Local Transfer, PayFast and Scan & Pay: Pay and receive HKD and RMB across local banks with the mobile phone number, email address or FPS ID and pay merchants & bills instantly with FPS QR code* *Powered by Faster Payment System Not yet a DBS customer? Download DBS digibank HK App now and join DBS Treasures instantly Existing DBS customer? Download DBS digibank HK App now and log in with your existing DBS iBanking username and password. If you don’t have a DBS iBanking account, register now via DBS digibank HK App or go.dbs.com/hk-ibanking-en. To find out more about the access permissions, visit: go.dbs.com/hk-digibank-ap-en. By installing the app, you have read and agree the Terms & Conditions for DBS iBanking and DBS digibank HK (go.dbs.com/hk-ib-tnc-2020-en).

About

CBiBank

This international financial entity offers online bank account opening for over 99 jurisdictions, with transparent fees and robust account protection. It supports multiple currencies and provides dedicated multi-language support for a wide range of business activities.

Highlights
  • Online bank account opening
  • Transparent fee structure
  • Account protection system
  • Support for 99+ jurisdictions
  • Multi-currency accounts
  • Multi-language support
Features
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•CB International Bank is an International Financial Entity (IFE), established under the International Financial Entities Act of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico (Act 273/2012), United States of America. •CB International Bank is audited and regulated by the office of Commissioner of Financial Institutions of Puerto Rico (OCIF), a full member of the US Federal Reserve System. •We are an institutional member of the ABA, SWIFT, UNIONPAY, Cross-border RMB Clearing (CIPS) and many other organizations. •SWIFT CODE: CBLBPRSJ •ABA: :021508125 Easy and Fast *100% online bank opening procedure within 14 business days No Hidden Fees *Transparent fee structure to save your money and time Account protection System No amount freezing and closing risk that keeps your account safe Offshore expert Bank Account opening service for 99+ Jurisdiction, accept the directors and shareholders from 100 countries Wide scope business activities Supporting investment and finical purpose and consulting service Dedicated multi-language support in real-time English, Chinese (Mandarin), Cantonese, Spanish, Portuguese and Hindi Multiple- Currency Account Multiple currency account supporting USD, EUR, GBP, HKD, JPY, CAD and CNH

Screenshots

DBS digibank HK4 screens
CBiBank4 screens

Verdict

The call

DBS digibank HK and CBiBank both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of CBiBank's written reviews are positive against 24% of DBS digibank HK's. DBS digibank HK's advantage is ratings volume (348 vs 88). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DBS digibank HK against 4.6 for CBiBank. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 348 and 88 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of DBS digibank HK's written reviews are positive against 80% of CBiBank's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DBS digibank HK ships an update every 5 weeks, CBiBank every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DBS digibank HK versus CBiBank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDBS digibank HKCBiBank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (348 ratings)4.6 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings348 — better88
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size773 MB131 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDBS Bank (Hong Kong) LimitedCB INTERNATIONAL BANK LLC

Customer experience

DBS digibank HK

All ratings348 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive24.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative68.0%

CBiBank

All ratings88 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

DBS digibank HK

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Incorrect badge notification shows unread messages
  • App crashes when entering Chinese names
  • Trouble logging in
  • Security device is inconvenient
  • Transactions are not smooth
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  • Customer service is busy and unresponsive
  • Always unable to log in
  • Text is too small
  • App is hard to navigate
  • Unable to detect Hong Kong and Macau Travel Permit during online account opening
  • No function to view or download e-statements
  • Unable to perform overseas fund transfer as source of fund field won't open
  • Have to input OTP every time to log on
  • App constantly crashing a few seconds after opening
  • Unable to press the 'Start Now' button on iPhone 7
  • DBS apps and online banking only allow 20 characters in the name field for transfers, causing transfers to be returned
  • PayFast authentication failure (wrong PIN)

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to switch language while logged in
  • Remove older versions from app stores
  • Add a menu button at the top left corner

CBiBank

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DBS digibank HK

No in-app purchases

None

CBiBank

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DBS digibank HK free?
DBS digibank HK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CBiBank free?
CBiBank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DBS digibank HK or CBiBank?
CBiBank is rated higher. DBS digibank HK averages 4.5 out of 5 from 348 ratings, while CBiBank averages 4.6 from 88 ratings.
Do DBS digibank HK or CBiBank have ads?
Neither DBS digibank HK nor CBiBank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DBS digibank HK or CBiBank?
DBS digibank HK ships an update every 5 weeks, and CBiBank every 6 weeks. Most recently, DBS digibank HK was updated on November 2, 2026 and CBiBank on November 2, 2026.

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