The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the expansion of its one-stop dataset of retail banking facilities through the introduction of an additional spatial dataset. This initiative, launched on December 9, 2024, aims to enhance public accessibility to banking information via an Open Application Programming Interface (API), according to the HKMA.

Comprehensive Banking Data

The newly available dataset provides detailed information on five types of self-service banking machines operated by 20 retail banks in Hong Kong. These include cash deposit machines, cheque deposit machines, integrated cash and cheque deposit machines, passbook update machines, and video teller machines. This expansion complements two previously released datasets, now forming a comprehensive trio of datasets regarding physical banking facilities.

Enhanced Information on Branches and ATMs

In addition to the new dataset, the HKMA has enriched existing datasets of physical branches and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The updated information now includes details on barrier-free measures at branches and the specific currencies available for deposit and withdrawal at ATMs, enhancing the comprehensiveness of the database.

Encouraging Innovation

The HKMA encourages application developers, technology service providers, and the general public to utilize these open datasets. By leveraging this data, innovative applications and solutions can be developed, benefiting the broader community and enhancing the banking experience in Hong Kong.

The datasets can be accessed and downloaded from the HKMA’s Open API portal, facilitating ease of access and integration for various technological applications.

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