Where in Hong Kong can I purchase an Octopus card?
Where in Hong Kong can I purchase an Octopus card?
So far I'll I've found on the internet is 7-11 at the airport and some places I cannot find on with google maps.
Best Answer
Quick answer:
You can purchase an "adult Octopus Card" at Customer Service Centre of any MTR stations (including Airport, except Racecourse station).
They will give you an On-loan Standard Octopus. (See below for more locations)
It will cost you HK$150 (in which HK$100 is the stored value, and HK$50 is refundable deposit).
You can either:
return it and get a refund (including HK$50 deposit and remaining value) in any MTR Customer Service Centre before you leave Hong Kong (HK$9 will be charged if it is returned within 90 days of issue); or
keep it for your next visit (while beware of the possible fee induced).
If your On-Loan Adult Octopus is issued on or after 1 October 2017, and has not had any add value or payment transaction for three years, it will become an Inactive Octopus and you may have to pay the Inactive Octopus Administrative Fee. If you no longer need it, please return it to us and collect the deposit and remaining value (if any) to avoid the Inactive Octopus Administrative Fee.
Purchasing from convenient stores (7-11 or Circle K) is not recommended as it will cost you more. See below for explanation.
More Details:
There are mainly 2 types of Octopus Card (Sold vs On-Loan Octopus).
Majority of local Hongkongers use On-Loan (Standard / Personalised) Octopus. Sold Octopus are mainly designed for tourists.
A Sold Octopus is a specially designed Octopus sold to you. It holds no deposit. Any remaining value on the Sold Octopus is refundable.
An On-loan Octopus is a card lent by Octopus Cards Limited to you. You are required to pay a refundable deposit that covers the card cost and possible negative value.
If you purchased On-Loan Standard Octopus, you can always apply for a refund (including HK$50 deposit and remaining value) in any MTR Customer Service Centre. HK$9 will be charged if it is returned within 90 days of issue. (See refund policy.)
Even so, for tourist, it is still cheaper to purchase On-Loan Octopus than Tourist Octopus (unless you want to keep the card after visiting). The selling price (non-refundable) of Tourist Octopus is HK$39.
Locations: On-Loan Standard Octopus
On-Loan Standard Octopus can be purchased in following locations. Basically, MTR stations would be the most convenient location to obtain one. (Official website)
Authorised distribution outlets of Standard Octopus
MTR Customer Service Centres:
All stations (except Racecourse station)Light Rail Customer Service Centres:
Ferry Pier Terminus, Leung King, Town Centre, Yuen Long Terminus and Tin Yat stationsFirst Ferry Customer and Octopus Service Centres:
Cheung Chau Pier, Mui Wo Pier, Central Pier 5 & Central Pier 6KMB Lok Ma Chau Ticketing Office
Locations: Sold Tourist Octopus
Sold Tourist Octopus can be purchased in following locations: (Official website)
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Where can I get a new Octopus card?
The On-Loan Octopus card can be purchased at the following places: - Any Airport Express Customer Service Centre. - Any MTR Customer Service Centre (except Racecourse station). - Also, it can be purchased at other Customer Service Centres of public transportation companies.How much is the Octopus card in Hong Kong?
Standard OctopusTypeDepositInitial stored value*Type ChildDeposit HK$50Initial stored value* HK$50Type AdultDeposit HK$50Initial stored value* HK$150Type ElderDeposit HK$50Initial stored value* HK$50Type PersonalisedDeposit HK$50Initial stored value* HK$130How do you get a new Octopus?
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 buy Octopus card online?
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