Or the bank may have determined that the account or safe deposit box was abandoned, so they transferred the contents to the state. This process is called escheatment, and every state has laws requiring financial institutions to turn over abandoned property after a certain amount of time, usually between three to five years. Safe deposit boxes aren’t fire or waterproof—nor are they immune to theft.” They are also not as strictly regulated as other areas of banking, leaving owners financially vulnerable if their box’s. A safe deposit box, also referred to as a safety deposit box, is a small secured space in a larger vault inside of a bank or credit union branch. Think of these as a smaller version of a safe, which you can rent to store valuables and important documents.
Safe Deposit Box
Bank Safe Deposit Box Sizes
Conveniently located in more than 70 branches throughout Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories and the outlying islands, our safe deposit boxes offer you a hassle-free solution for the storage of your valuables such as ornaments, memorable items and important documents.
Comprehensive Range of Sizes
Our safe deposit boxes come in a comprehensive range of sizes, which flexibly meet your specific needs.
Safety Deposit Boxes
Easy Application
Our service is available for individuals and companies. Those aged 18 or above are eligible to rent a safe deposit box at the respective branches upon presentation of relevant identification documents*.
Convenient Autopay Services
If you have savings or current account with Bank of China (Hong Kong), you can settle the annual rental or deposit via autopay - so you won’t even need to visit our branches.
Personal Customer Hotline: +852 3988 2388
Notice to Customers of Safe Deposit Box
Rules: Safe Deposit Box
Bank Safe Deposit Box Rules
*Customer has to fulfil the designated requirements for applying and using Safe Deposit Box. For details, please contact the staff of the Bank.