Two-factor Authentication at a glance

To serve you with better protection for payment via the Internet; PPS has extended coverage of "Two-factor Authentication" to more merchants in PPS website (ppshk.com) on September 23, 2009. You can then enjoy an even more secure and reliable environment for online transactions.

It works simply with additional protection:

PPS Two-factor Authentication uses two different types of information to verify your identity.

First protection (one-factor authentication): You login PPS website with PPS Account Number/Account Name and PPS Internet Password.

Additional protection (two-factor authentication): PPS will send a One-time Password (OTP) via SMS to your mobile phone when you register bills with selected merchants#. You are requested to enter the OTP to confirm the bill registration.

With effect from 30th October, 2011, SMS for "One-time Password" (OTP) originating by PPS will be sent to your registered mobile phone number only. The OTP will not be forwarded to other phone number even though you have enabled "SMS Forwarding" service provided by mobile phone service providers in Hong Kong.

The following transactions require One-time Password (OTP): Bill Registration for selected PPS merchants# via PPS by Internet First-time bill payment for selected PPS merchants# via PPS by Internet for bills registered via PPS phone channel PPS Visa Money Transfer - Add Recipient Visa Card Number

To enjoy the benefits of Two-factor Authentication provided by PPS, you can register your mobile phone number (simply by selecting "Setup/ Change Mobile No.") at any of our PPS registration terminals located at selected Circle K Convenience Stores, PCCW Shops, or AEON counters in all Jusco stores.

#All merchants excluding those in the categories of Educational Institution, Government or Statutory Organization & Public Utility.