Tips & Tricks

Tarjeta Octopus

Octopus Card

For those who live in major cities that use an electronic card to pay for their mass transit rides, this is Hong Kong’s version of it. The “Octopus Card” is a stored-valued electronic card that can be used on most public transportation in Hong Kong, and even for other purchases at convenience & fast food stores, supermarkets, vending machines, and elsewhere. To make a purchase, simply place the Octopus Card over a reader, and the correct amount is deducted automatically from the stored value. These cards, with values of up to HK$50, are readily available at any train or bus terminal. You will see frequent references to it as you go through this section.