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

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How do you use Octopus card on bus?

Octopus Cards on busesWhen 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 does Octopus card work in Hong Kong?

How Does the Octopus Card Work? The card couldn't be simpler to use. You wave the card over readers as you walk on and off transport. The machines on the MTR subway will calculate your fare and deduct the correct amount.

How negative can your Octopus card go?

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.

Can you use Octopus card on Airport Express?

Octopus is incredibly versatile and can be used to pay for multiple modes of transport including the MTR, Airport Express, Light Rail, buses and ferries, etc.

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Octopus Card: Beeping in a supermarket in Hong Kong

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