Octopus Card Hong Kong for Tourists
- Conveniently ride the MTR, bus, ferry, coach, and tram with just a tap of your Hong Kong Tourist Octopus Card
- Dine and shop at a wide range of stores to make best use of your card reloadable up to HKD 1,000
- Conveniently pick up your card with a preloaded credit of HKD 50-150 at the Hong Kong International Airport
- Simply place the card over a reader and the payment will automatically be deducted from the stored value
What to Expect from Hong Kong Octopus Card
The Hong Kong Octopus Card, managed by Octopus Cards Limited, is a versatile and widely used contactless payment solution that has become an integral part of daily life in the bustling city. Functioning through both physical Octopus cards and the Octopus app, users can easily navigate public transportation, make purchases at various retail outlets, and access a multitude of services seamlessly. The Octopus system is known for its convenience, allowing users to load an initial stored value onto their physical Octopus cards for quick and efficient transactions. This innovative payment system has significantly simplified daily commutes and transactions, making it an indispensable part of Hong Kong's modern urban lifestyle.
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. Coming preloaded with a deposit of HKD 50/150, the Octopus card is the ideal accompaniment to your trip to Hong Kong, making traveling and everyday purchases hassle-free and convenient.
If it ever runs low on value, you can top up at thousands of stores in Hong Kong. It's an ideal souvenir that can be used again when you come back! If you're getting the tourist card, you can always keep it as a memory of your travels.
Good to know
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.
Fee related
- Same price applies to all ages
Additional information
- You can use this card to make cashless payments in select convenience stores, food courts, vending machines, and more
- Place your card steadily over an Octopus reader. Hold and wait until you hear a "Dood" sound. There will be an indication that the transaction is completed and the remaining value is shown on the screen before removing your card. If the transaction is incomplete because you held it too quickly over a reader, please place it over again
- Do not hold more than one Octopus, or an Octopus with another contactless smart card, over an Octopus reader at one time
- Do not tamper with your card, such as bend, write on, scratch, tap, or cut it, or paste stickers, photos, or accessories on it. In these above cases, transactions will not be honored and the remaining stored value will not be refunded
- If you’re getting a Rental Octopus Card, please make a HKD 50 deposit at the counter during redemption. Upon return, the staff will refund the deposit along with the remaining balance, and collect HKD 11 service fee for each card
- If the value on your Octopus card is zero or negative, it cannot be used until it is reloaded
- Your Octopus card can be reloaded by cash at thousands of locations throughout Hong Kong (ex. 7 Eleven, Circle K, 759 Store, McDonald, VanGO, Watsons, Mannings etc)
- Refund your unused card balance at any MTR station (except Airport Express Counter)
Insider Tips:
- Get HK Airport Express Train tickets and 4G Portable WiFi with your Octopus Card for a comfortable trip in Hong Kong!
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