Thank you for backing HKFP – if you are an existing monthly donor, you may now activate your new account on our main website to enjoy Google ad-free browsing and better manage your newsletter subscriptions.
PayPal donors – click for guide.
To enjoy all new benefits, PayPal donors will have to cancel their current, existing monthly donation with PayPal.com and begin a new one through the hongkongfp.com system before July 31. Once activated, you can manage your donation and newsletters within HKFP’s main website.
Activate your membership:
- Cancel your existing PayPal monthly donation:
- Log in to your account at PayPal.com and click the top-right gear (settings) icon.
- Go to “Payments” then “Manage automatic [or pre-approved] payments.”
- Select “Hong Kong Free Press” in the left sidebar and click “Cancel.”
(App user? Cancel the subscription by navigating to “Accounts” or tapping the profile icon, then selecting “Subscriptions and saved businesses.”)
- Log into your ready-made HKFP account:
- At the top-right of any HKFP page, click “Sign in.”
- Enter the donor email address you previously used with HKFP (not necessarily your PayPal email address).
- Check your email inbox for a 6-digit code to verify your identity. Type or paste that code into the form and click “sign in.”
(If there is no sign of an existing account with HKFP, you can skip to step 3 and start afresh.)
- Start a new donation:
- Begin a new donation, by any payment method, on our support page. See below for the 8 new benefits open to donors of HK$150+/month.
Prefer to set a password? Visit “My Account” at the top-right after logging in.
Any trouble? Please contact us:
Direct credit/debit card donors (via Stripe) – click for guide.
Using your HKFP donor email address, you’ll need to activate your account to manage your donation, newsletters and enjoy all benefits.
Logging in:
- At the top-right of any HKFP page, click “Sign in.”
- Enter the donor email address you previously used with HKFP.
- Check your email inbox for a 6-digit code to verify your identity. Type or paste that code into the form and click “sign in.”
You will see your existing monthly donation under “My Subscription.”
Prefer to set a password? Visit “My Account” at the top-right after logging in.
Expired card? If HKFP’s old system was having trouble charging an expired card, you may need to input your payment details from scratch.
Any trouble? Please contact us:
Patreon, bank transfer and Google Reader Revenue donor – click for guide.
If we have your email address on record, we may have set up your account already.
Using your HKFP donor email address, you may activate your account to manage your newsletters and enjoy all benefits.
If you are unable to log in, please contact us and we will set you up!
Logging in:
- At the top-right of any HKFP page, click “Sign in.”
- Enter the email address affiliated with your donation.
- Check your email inbox for a 6-digit code to verify your identity. Type or paste that code into the form and click “sign in.”
You will see your existing monthly donation under “My Subscription.”
Prefer to set a password? Visit “My Account” at the top-right after logging in.
Existing HK$150+/month donor? You will also be eligible for our eight new benefits.
All monthly donors should have received a welcome email on Friday, July 11, 2025, following our transition to a new system. If you did not, or if our records are inaccurate, please check your spambox or contact donor support:
8 new benefits for HK$150+/month members
HKFP Patrons are being rebranded as HKFP Members. For monthly donors of HK$150 or more, we are offering eight new benefits as we celebrate a decade of publishing:
1. Exclusive HKFP deer keyring or tote.
Our mascot derives from the Chinese expression “to point at a deer and call it a horse” – which refers to being deceptive for ill gain. HKFP will always call a deer a deer, and now you can own an exclusive HKFP deer keyring – designed from scratch by HKFP. Alternatively, opt for heavy duty HKFP tote bag. (Apologies, no US shipping).
2. Exclusive columns by Tim Hamlett.
HKFP’s Tim Hamlett is penning extra columns exclusively for HKFP members. Sign up to receive sharp analysis on local affairs via email.
3. Previews of HKFP original reporting.
Receive regular previews of our exclusive features, interviews and explainers via email, a day before they arrive on our website.
4. Merch drops and discounts.
Exclusive access to merch store drops, and up to 15% off.
5. ‘Behind the scenes’ newsroom insights.
How do we gather the news? What does a day look like at HKFP? Does HKFP self-censor? How to survive a chief executive press conference? To mark a decade of HKFP, our editor-in-chief will be sharing regular newsroom insights with members.
6. A chance to join monthly newsroom tours/Q&As.
Join us for an after-hours peek of our mini-newsroom in Kennedy Town, then take part in a Q&A with HKFP’s founder – ask us (almost!) anything. Regular events are first-come-first-served, offered to a dozen members at a time.
7. Early access to our Annual & Transparency Report.
94% of our income comes from donors, so HKFP Members are first in line to see our Annual Report and Transparency Report every January. They include an overview of our achievements each year, and full details of our income and spending.
8. Third-party banner ads disabled for all donors.
All third-party Google banner ads are disabled for donors of any amount.
PLUS: For donor support, all HKFP Members have a direct line to our director.
Thanks for staying with us!
Your regular backing is more precious than ever to our team in 2025.
- Monthly donors are part of the 0.3% of regular readers – around 1,000 supporters – who help us keep the lights on.
- As we tackle a four-year deficit, our membership relaunch comes at a critical time. Thank you for your ongoing support.
- Your direct contributions add up to 94% of our income.
- 78% of our spending goes on paying our talented, award-winning team of independent local journalists, who remain on-the-ground in Hong Kong. See how your donations power HKFP.
- Our costs have risen and our resources have been stretched as HKFP has battled harassment, intimidation and false complaints over the past year. This was topped with “random” government inspections, faced by much of our sector, including tax office scrutiny (see our statement.) By supporting us monthly, you give us a predictable income that allows us to navigate the turbulence.
Despite the challenges, HKFP’s dedicated team has been able to reach the 10-year milestone thanks solely to supporters like you. Thank you once again for safeguarding our newsroom and helping us occupy the remaining space for press freedom.
Donor Frequently Asked Questions:
I’m already a monthly donor or HKFP “Patron” – can I access the new benefits?
Yes – All existing donors of HK$150+ are entitled to the new benefits.
Our previous fundraising microsite has been retired, and your donor account has been migrated to HKFP’s main website – click here to see how to access your new account. PayPal donors will need to cancel their monthly donation at PayPal.com and add a fresh account to their HKFP profile – see our guide.
If you would you like an HKFP deer plush keyring, or have any trouble, please just email us:
How can I adjust or cancel my monthly contribution?
You may alter or and cancel your monthly contribution by signing in and adjusting “My subscription” settings under “My account.”
- To change your monthly donation amount:
- Go to My Subscription and click “change price.”
- Click “Donate: Monthly” and enter your new amount.
- Click “Switch subscription.” Then go to “View basket” to confirm the upgrade.
- Click “Proceed to checkout” then “Switch subscription” after checking your details and agreeing to the terms.
Expect an email showing your previous monthly donation as “HK$0” followed by your new donation.
- To change your payment method or switch cards: Go to My Subscription and click “change payment.”
If you have never logged in before, just enter the email address you used for your donation and send an access code to your email. Those who donated via PayPal before our June 30, 2025 relaunch may need to cancel via PayPal.com if they have not activated their HKFP account.
If you have further enquiries, please email us – we usually respond within 24 hours on working days.
I’m a donor of HK$150+/month but have not received news of benefits.
- New donors: Please allow up to three working days to be contacted by our founder and added to our HKFP Member benefits newsletter.
- Existing donors: If you joined us before our June 30, 2025 relaunch, HKFP Member newsletters containing your benefits should be with you from mid-July onwards. If not, please contact us.
- Legacy PayPal donor: Those who donated via PayPal before our June 30, 2025 relaunch may need to activate their HKFP account to ensure access to benefits.
If you have further enquiries, please email us – we usually respond within 24 hours on working days.
Is my data safe? Will you share or sell donor information?
Never. Your payment card details are stored securely on Stripe/PayPal servers. We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal payment data to others. Read our full T&Cs and Privacy Policy here.
What is your return/refund policy on merchandise?
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return the product within 30 days and get a full refund. Anything you return must be in the same condition you received it, unused and in the original packaging. Please keep any receipt. Online refunds may take up to two weeks. Read our full T&Cs and Privacy Policy here.
Are donations tax deductible?
Although HKFP is a non-profit, we are not tax exempt, as Hong Kong law does not allow media outlets to register for this status. Unfortunately, donations cannot be deducted from your tax bill.
Can I donate anonymously?
No, as the law requires that we know who donates. Like any company, HKFP is legally obliged to keep records of income/spending for bookkeeping purposes – it also obliges us to keep records secure and private. Accounting records are overseen by our accountant and yearly auditors, and we respect the anti-money laundering ordinance so may request “know your client” information from larger contributors. In the event of a tax inspection, we obfuscate donor names.
Can I donate over HK$50,000 per year?
Yes. HK$50,000 is our limit for donations via our website. If you could like to support us with a larger sum, please contact us. We respect the anti-money laundering ordinance so may request “know your client” information from larger contributors. HKFP also welcomes donations-in-kind, should you wish to support us indirectly in the long-term.
Managing donations
- To see a record of payments made, click on Orders.
- Verify your account or manage your newsletter subscriptions under Newsletters.
- To change your payment method or switch cards, go to My Subscription and click “change payment.”
- To request account deletion or reset your password under My Account.
- To change your monthly donation amount:
- Go to My Subscription and click “change price.”
- Click “Donate: Monthly” and enter your new amount.
- Click “Switch subscription.” Then go to “View basket” to confirm the upgrade.
- Click “Proceed to checkout” then “Switch subscription” after checking your details and agreeing to the terms.
Expect an email showing your previous monthly donation as “HK$0” followed by your new donation.
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