Octopus for Tourists

Octopus for Tourists

by Octopus Cards

219 ratings
271 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 30, 2020
  • February 25, 2026

Features

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About

This app allows tourists to easily add and manage a digital transit and payment card on their iPhone or Apple Watch for use in Hong Kong. It enables seamless travel and shopping by simply tapping your device, with convenient top-up options and balance checking.

Add Octopus card to iPhone/Apple Watch
Top up with credit/debit cards
Check balance and spending
Refund deposit and remaining value
Tap to pay at readers
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What's New in Octopus for Tourists

1.5.3

February 25, 2026

Weixin Pay is now available as a payment method in Octopus App for Tourists, making payments easier when visiting Hong Kong!

User reviews

Cannot pay using Hong Kong dollars

Perhaps it’s me being difficult, but I have a payments card set up in HKD that I cannot use to pay since the app expects me to use a foreign currency and pay a fee to the bank every top up.
Tried setting up the standard octopus app but I need a Hong Kong phone for that.
Too bad, I’ll buy a physical card instead.
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还行

明明已经支付成功却不显示卡片 但是几十分钟就退了

Response from developer

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High fees

Not worth it, 6% currency spread and over 20% hidden fee during the refund

Wouldn’t Top Up

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able top up like the other negative reviews. It allowed me to add 100hkd and then after that, nothing but errors. Fortunately, I was able to use ALL of the 100hkd. So I was golden for my short HK trip. However, my cousin said every 7/11 and circle K will top up for you. Might be the next best option besides physical card. I never got around to doing this though and I was afraid they may Include more fees.
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Good app, mediocre top up

The app is so useful in Hong Kong but there is the issue of topping up. If you have that issue add less money and it should work.

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Transactions failing after initial use

Bug

Card not showing up in Apple Wallet after purchase

Bug

Inability to transfer existing physical card to app

Bug

Requested Features

3 requests

Allow payment in local Hong Kong dollars

Feature

Improve top-up reliability and stability

Feature

Provide better customer support channels

Feature

FAQ

What does Octopus for Tourists do?

Octopus for Tourists allows you to add a digital Octopus card to your iPhone or Apple Watch, simplifying payments for transport and shopping in Hong Kong. You can easily tap your device to pay at readers without needing to open the app or wake your device.

How do I add an Octopus card to my device?

If you have an iPhone X or later, or Apple Watch Series 3 or later, you can download the Octopus App for Tourists and follow the steps to add a new Octopus card. Existing physical Octopus card users can also transfer their card to their iPhone or Apple Watch through the app.

Can I top up my Octopus card with this app?

Yes, you can top up your Octopus card anytime and anywhere using your favorite non-Hong Kong issued Mastercard, UnionPay, or Visa credit or debit cards directly through the app. This feature allows you to easily manage your balance and avoid queues.

Is this app free to use?

The Octopus for Tourists app itself is free to download and use. The primary function is to manage your digital Octopus card, which is a payment method. You will need to top up your Octopus card with funds to use it for transactions.

What are the compatibility requirements for this app?

To add a new Octopus card using the app, you need an iPhone X or later, or an Apple Watch Series 3 or later. The app is designed for tourists visiting Hong Kong and facilitates easy transit and shopping payments.