Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch (using non-HK issued credit/debit cards or e-CNY)
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OKAbout Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch (using non-HK issued credit/debit cards or e-CNY)
Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch is an Mobile Octopus that uses Near Field Communication (NFC) to make contactless payments for transport, shopping and dining in Hong Kong – by just tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch at Octopus readers. Tourists can easily add a new Octopus, top up, check your spending or balance on your iPhone or Apple Watch with the Octopus App for Tourists.
The Octopus App for Tourists is designed for tourists who get or top up their Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch using:
- a non-Hong Kong issued Mastercard, UnionPay or Visa credit or debit card in Apple Pay; or
- a non-Hong Kong issued Mastercard linked to the Octopus App for Tourists or e-CNY App.
On the other hand, the Octopus App is for Hong Kong local users who use a Hong Kong-issued credit or debit card, Octopus Wallet or FPS to pay for and top up their Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch.
You will need an iPhone X or above, or Apple Watch Series 3 or above. Then:
- Update your mobile device to the latest version of iOS / watchOS;
- Download "Octopus App for Tourists" from the App Store;
- Enable Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode; and
- Log into your iCloud account.
Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch is just like a physical Octopus, with the added benefit of being able to top up on-the-go via Octopus App for Tourists (using a non-Hong Kong issued credit or debit card on Apple Pay, a non-Hong Kong issued Mastercard linked to Octopus App for Tourists or e-CNY App); or via Apple Wallet (using a Mainland China-issued UnionPay debit or credit card).
The stored value limit is HK$3,000.