Mox, BOCHK, ZA Bank and Citibank apps land among Asia-Pacific’s 10 best, study says

South China Morning Post - Oct 6, 2026

Banking apps from Mox Bank, Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK), ZA Bank and Citibank Hong Kong are among the top 10 in Asia-Pacific, according to a study exclusively previewed by the South China Morning Post. Sia, an international consulting firm, assessed 145 banking apps in 20 markets in Europe, Asia and Australia using 100 criteria, including functionality, user experience and feedback, with each receiving a score from 0 to 100. The app from digital lender Mox Bank – backed by Standard...

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