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How to use Octopus card on HK Public Transit


Using Octopus Card for Transit


For Public Bus:   tap when you get on

For tram:  tap when you get off

For MTR:  tap when you enter, tap when you leave

Octopus Card Storage


You can keep the card in your wallet, just make sure it is not close to any other type of contactless payment card.

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