I agree, ask your bank, for that matter ask your branch, because we found variations within Merchant's Bank. Also. They do accept foreign driver's license. I gave them a NY State DL and it was enough, because it was a second ID. My friend said they accepted her FE Certificate.
I don't think it's an old card issue since my account is relatively new, 4 months old. When I went and looked at the list where my name was checked off, they were all Western names, so unless there's another list for locals, I believe it is directed at foreigners. I guess we see what happens tomorrow?
mine was also opened only 6 months ago, but they required the additional ID. They specifically told us they were screening for terrorists. I of course can't confirm their motivation, perhaps all conjecture.
HFCampo summed it up.
I rarely answer unknown numbers but one was particularly persistent. It turned out to be Merchant's Bank warning me I needed to verify my account with an additional piece of ID and it must be done at the branch where the account was opened. As HFCAMPO stated, I walked in, presented an ID, they located my name on a list and cleared me in a matter of 30 seconds. It's my understanding that this is only an issue in mainland and doesn't pertain to HK accounts. I wish I had more info. I added the post simply as a heads up and in hopes someone knew more than I did. I know loads of teachers from a couple of schools who are trying to sort it out as we speak, so I do think it's a legit concern.
I thought I'd put this out there since I only found out today, The Chinese Central Bank is requiring all foreign account holders to present a second form of ID to their banks or their accounts will be frozen as of February 5th. This was the case for me and a few friends with varying banks. It may NOT be across the board, I can't state with any certainty, but it may be worth giving your home branch a call and double checking before Thursday. an aside: They accepted my NY State Driver's license.
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