Hang Seng Bank, a Hong Kong-based banking and financial services firm, has partnered with CSL, a mobile communications operator, to expand its mobile payment service to 1O1O and one2free customers in early 2014.

1O1O is the premium brand of CSL, while one2free is a community-oriented brand. Both brands are the first in Hong Kong to provide dual band 4G LTE mobile broadband in 2010.

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The partnership will allow customers to use their near-field communication (NFC)-enabled mobile devices to make payments at a wide range of retail stores in Hong Kong.

Only customers holding a Hang Seng MasterCard can use the new service, claims the bank.

To activate the service, customers can visit any 1O1O centre or one2free shop to obtain a free NFC SIM card.

In addition to NFC SIM card, customers can download their Hang Seng Mobile Credit Cards and use the phone to make payments through MasterCard PayPass terminals at more than 3,000 retail outlets in the country.

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Hang Seng Bank retail banking and wealth management head Nixon Chan said since the introduction of their mobile payment service in June, they have launched various initiatives to enhance customer experience, including a first-of-its-kind mobile payment e-Coupon.

"We are delighted to be partnering with CSL to provide more customers with a fast, secure and convenient payment method. The Service uses an open architecture design that allows other interested parties to participate. We will continue to actively explore opportunities to expand our service scope through collaborative alliances," Chan added.

The new service is currently available for Android smartphones with NFC functionality. Hang Seng further plans to make the service available for all types of smartphones.