How can I know ahead of time whether I have to swipe my Octopus card when exiting a bus in Hong Kong?

1. How do I check the balance on my Octopus card?
2. How do you use Octopus card on bus?
3. How do I register my Octopus card on the app?
4. How do I replace my Octopus card?
5. Can I check my Octopus card balance online?
6. Can you go negative on Octopus Card?
7. How do I get a senior Octopus Card?
8. Which of the following accepts the Octopus Card?
9. Why is it called Octopus Card?
10. Can you pay with Octopus app?
11. How do I set up Octopus card on my iPhone?
12. How do I add money to my Octopus card online?

How do I check the balance on my Octopus card?

For NFC-enabled Android mobile devices:

Press "Enquiry" then place the Octopus at the NFC area of your mobile device until the remaining value is shown.

How do you use Octopus card on bus?

Octopus Cards on buses

When you enter a bus there is a reader near the driver where you can hold your octopus card and pay the fare. Hold the card against the reader until you hear the beep and see on the screen that the fare is deducted, your remaining card balance will be displayed.

How do I register my Octopus card on the app?

You can visit any Octopus Service Point and tap the card to complete the registration of Octopus card in Octopus App within 7 days or otherwise, such request of registration of Octopus in Octopus App will be cancelled and you will have to enter the Octopus number for registration again in Octopus App.

How do I replace my Octopus card?

If you have a Personalised On-Loan Octopus, you must first register online or by mail for card replacement, via the Octopus website at www.octopus.com.hk. After registration, a new Personalised On-Loan Octopus will be mailed to you.

Can I check my Octopus card balance online?

Download the Octopus App on your mobile device to enjoy the following online services, anytime and anywhere: Check the remaining value, the latest transaction records and other information for an Octopus card or Octopus Mobile SIM.

Can you go negative on Octopus Card?

If the value on your Octopus is positive (HK$0.10 or above) but insufficient to cover the full amount of the transaction, you can still complete the transaction by incurring a negative value of up to HK$35* on a single occasion which will be automatically recovered when your Octopus is next reloaded.

How do I get a senior Octopus Card?

Elder Octopus : Please visit MTR Customer Centres, Light Rail Customer Service Centres, First Ferry Customer and Octopus Service Centres or KMB Lok Ma Chau Ticketing Office to obtain the card. Personalised Octopus : Please visit designated MTR Customer Service Centres for the card.

Which of the following accepts the Octopus Card?

In addition to the metro and public buses, the Octopus card can also be used to travel on ferries, light rail, trams, and even taxis.

Why is it called Octopus Card?

The English name Octopus card was also selected from the naming competition. Coincidentally, the English name coincides with the number eight in the Chinese name, since an octopus has eight tentacles. The logo used on the card features a Möbius strip in the shape of an infinity symbol.

Can you pay with Octopus app?

Shop online and pay with Octopus card or Octopus Wallet via Octopus App! ... No matter whether your mobile device uses Android or iOS, you can now download the Octopus App to pay online safely and conveniently using your Octopus card* or Octopus Wallet anywhere anytime.

How do I set up Octopus card on my iPhone?

Wallet app and Watch app

To add an Octopus³ to iPhone, open the Wallet app, tap "+" , then tap "Continue", tap "Octopus", input top-up amount, tap "Add", and then follow the instructions. To add an Octopus³ to Apple Watch, open the Watch app on iPhone, tap "Wallet & Apple Pay", and then follow the instructions.

How do I add money to my Octopus card online?

Add value to Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay

1. Step 1 Select "Add value" at the Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay Enquiry page.
2. Step 2 Select or enter an amount to add.
3. Step 3 Select your credit / debit card and use your selected authentication method to authorize the transaction.