Choice of Octopus
Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch
It is easy to get an Octopus before or after you arrive Hong Kong. If you have iPhone X or later, or Apple Watch Series 3 or later, simply download the Octopus App for Tourists to instantly add Octopus to your iPhone or Apple Watch.
You can pay with Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch at over 180,000 acceptance points, covering an extensive range of public transport, dining, entertainment, shopping and more. Check your balance and skip queues by topping up using your credit / debit card. Once you no longer need it, you can easily apply for a refund of the deposit and remaining value through the Octopus App for Tourists.
Huawei Pay Octopus
For tourists from Mainland China, Macau or Singapore, it is also easy to get an Octopus before or after you arrive Hong Kong. Simply sign in Huawei Account with Mainland China, Macau or Singapore as the registered region, and download Octopus App for Tourists from AppGallery for adding a new Octopus on Huawei mobile phone.
You can pay with Huawei Pay Octopus at over 180,000 acceptance points, covering an extensive range of public transport, dining, entertainment, shopping and more. Check your balance and skip queues by topping up using your UnionPay cards. Once you no longer need it, you can easily apply for a refund of the deposit and remaining value through the Octopus App for Tourists.
Physical Octopus Cards
Tourist Octopus (Sold version)
Tourist Octopus (Sold version) is a specially designed Octopus for visitors to Hong Kong.
- Card type: Adult and Child
- Priced at HK$39 without initial stored value and no deposit is required
- Remaining value can be refunded but the Octopus will be deactivated
- Keep it as a souvenir
On-Loan Octopus
On-Loan Octopus is a card lent by Octopus Cards Limited to you.
- Card type: Adult, Child and Elder
- A refundable deposit and initial stored value is required
| Type | Deposit | Initial stored value* | Handling charge | Fare concession eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Child |
HK$50 | HK$50 | - | Age 3-11 |
Adult |
HK$50 | HK$150 | - | No concession |
Elder |
HK$50 | HK$50 | — | Age 65 or above |
* The initial stored value for Standard Octopus selling via "Citybus Ticketing Office at Bus Terminus at Hong Kong Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge" is HK$70 (Child version) and HK$150 (Adult & Elder versions).