Octopus Card Hong Kong is a popular smart card that is used extensively in this particular region. Electronic payments can be made by this card both online as well as offline. Though used for making payments in various places like markets, fast food outlets, restaurants, it is widely used in the transport system of the region. There are more than 10 million Octopus Cards in circulation in Hong Kong. This card was introduced in the year 1997 and gained instant popularity.
Octopus Card Hong Kong is user-friendly. The card has to be swiped through the Octopus Reader. The charge or bill is deducted automatically and the remaining balance is also displayed. The Octopus Card has to be recharged, when there is no balance. There are several customer service centers or add-value machines that are installed at various places, from where the cards can be recharged. The
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validity of the Octopus Card in Hong Kong remains for a period of three years after the date when the last top up is done. The card can also be returned if one does not need it. The security deposit amount and the balance are returned to the person instantly.
The customer service center of any public transport company has the authority of selling Octopus Cards. A refundable deposit of HK$50 has to be submitted in the beginning. There are separate Octopus Cards for child, senior citizens and for adults. The prices of Octopus Cards are HK$70 for child and senior citizens, while for adults it is HK$150. There are also special Airport Express Tourist Octopus Cards which are of two types. There is a card worth HK$220, which includes a single free travel with 3 days unlimited journey on MTR, HK$50 deposit and HK$20 stored value. The other card is worth HK$300, with two single journeys free. The other facilities remain the same as in the card worth HK$220.
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