Press Release

Announcement from Octopus Cards Limited

(Hong Kong, 28 June 2021) In view of the numerous misinformation spreading in the social media lately in regard to the Government Consumption Voucher Scheme relating to the Octopus Card, Octopus Cards Limited (OCL) hereby makes the following clarifications:

Misinformation 1: Customer would need to upgrade the Octopus Card to a stored value limit of HK$3,000 before collecting consumption vouchers.
Fact: This is unnecessary. The stored value limit of the Octopus card would be automatically upgraded to HK$3,000 when the customer collects the first instalment of consumption vouchers. Customer does not need to take the extra step to upgrade the Card beforehand.

Misinformation 2: Customers are recommended to purchase a new Octopus Card for the collection of consumption vouchers.
Fact: This is unnecessary. OCL welcomes customers to use any type of Octopus card on hand (including physical Octopus Card, Octopus Card on Mobile, other Octopus ornaments, anonymous card, Personalised Card, Octopus with Automatic Add Value Service) to register for the Consumption Voucher Scheme. There is no need to apply for a new card.

Misinformation 3: Customers using the Elder Octopus to collect consumption vouchers will not be able to enjoy the $2 Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme
Fact: Incorrect. Customers using the Elder Octopus to collect consumption vouchers will be able to enjoy the $2 Government Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme as usual.

 

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