What can Octopus card be used for?
The Octopus card is a reusable contactless stored value smart card for making electronic payments in online or offline systems in Hong Kong. The Octopus card has also grown to be used for payment in many retail shops in Hong Kong, including most convenience stores, supermarkets, and fast food restaurants.
What can you buy with Octopus card?
The Octopus card was first launched in 1997, allowing Hongkongers to pay subway, bus and ferry fares with a single card. Nowadays, 95% of Hong Kong’s population carry Octopus cards. In addition to transport, they can be used at fast food outlets, coffee shops, convenience stores, parking lots and more.
Where can a visitor add value to an Octopus card in Hong Kong?
– Customer Service Centers of the MTR, the Airport Express, the Light Rail, the KMB or the Citybus at the Airport Ground Transportation Centre. – Also, you can add funds into your card at convenience stores, supermarkets or mini-stores, like 7-Eleven or Circle K, which are authorised Add Value service providers.
What is an Octopus card in Hong Kong?
Octopus is a smart contactless payment tool which is fun and easy to use, and accepted all over Hong Kong! Use it for public transport, dining, entertainment, shopping and more. It is the easy way to get the most from your time in Hong Kong!
Who owns Octopus card in Hong Kong?
Octopus Holdings Limited
Octopus Cards Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Octopus Holdings Limited. Established in 1994 under the name of “Creative Star” by the major transportation companies in Hong Kong, Octopus Cards Limited is the operator of the Octopus System and the issuer of Octopus.
What is Hong Kong Octopus card?
The Hong Kong Octopus card is an extremely versatile stored-value electronic card that can be used on most forms of public transport, as well as for purchases in convenience stores, fast food shops, supermarkets, vending machines and more. Just pick up your card at Hong Kong International Airport upon landing.
How does Octopus card work in Hong Kong?
You wave the card over readers as you walk on and off transport. The machines on the MTR subway will calculate your fare and deduct the correct amount. In addition to the metro and public buses, the Octopus card can also be used to travel on ferries, light rail, trams, and even taxis.
How do I use my Octopus card in Hong Kong?
Hold the Octopus Card close to the card reader on a turnstile in the MTR or ferry pier or at the counter in a supermarket, restaurant or cafe. In public transport systems, you just walk up to a gate or turnstile and hold the card until you hear a sound.
Where can a visitor get a tourist Octopus sold version card?
Store Locator MTR Ticket & Octopus Selling Machine: Airport Station (Hong Kong International Airport) Hong Kong West Kowloon Station.
How do I get a Octopus card in Hong Kong?
How to apply
- Click the Octopus Mastercard icon in the Octopus App.
- Tap “Apply” and accept Terms and Conditions.
- Tap “OK” to complete the application, and your Octopus Mastercard is ready!
How negative can an Octopus card go?
HK$35
If the value on your Octopus is positive (HK$0.10 or above) but insufficient to cover the full amount of the transaction, you can still complete the transaction by incurring a negative value of up to HK$35* on a single occasion which will be automatically recovered when your Octopus is next reloaded.