Octopus for Tourists

Octopus for Tourists

by Octopus Cards

223 ratings
279 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

Worked flawlessly

I’d heard previous versions of this app didn’t work well, so I was planning to buy a physical Octopus card in Hong Kong. But when I arrived at West Kowloon at 10:30 pm and the only kiosk for tourists wasn’t taking credit cards, I sure was glad that I had downloaded this app just in case! It was so easy to use for transportation and purchases, and I was able to top up in seconds from anywhere. I was even asked if I was a HK resident because I was able to top up and pay just like a local! After my trip, I got the balance refunded in just two days without any trouble. I’m very glad that I used the app instead of the physical card.
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terrible app terrible support

landed in hong kong and added 300HKD, took the money from my account but no account was created. whatsapp ai agent is so useless and braindead wasn’t even useful and customer support was also terrible. told me to wait 2 months for a refund and couldn’t even initiate it yet. what a scam. then it wouldn’t let me add any more money either absolutely terrible app
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Topped up but failed to add card

I topped up 100 hkd with my US credit card but it showed an error while adding it to Apple Wallet, that’s it, and showed nothing after I backed to Home page.

Works fine

It actually works pretty well, not sure what the other reviews are about. From australia

Easy to use

I was initially a little bit hesitant to use this due to the below average rating. My personal experience is quite to the contrary. I was in HK for 7 days and I used it multiple times every single day without any issues. It is very convenient and refilling the account is simple and quick. I literally added funds to the account while waiting for the next bus on more than a few occasions. If you plan on using public transportation in HK, this is a must.
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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.