Good news! Starting from March 26, 2024, the "Octopus - National Travel Card" for public transport in Mainland China and Hong Kong will be available for purchase at a price of HKD 88.
Octopus Cards Limited (Octopus) has announced the launch of the "National Transport Card Interconnectivity" (referred to as "Transport Union") pilot experience program. Citizens can participate in the program by purchasing the inaugural version of the "Octopus - National Travel Card" and use this card to experience the convenience of public transport in over 336 cities in Mainland China.
The launch of the inaugural version of the "Octopus - National Travel Card" not only facilitates Hong Kong residents in paying for ferry and transport fees when traveling north, but also makes it convenient for Mainland residents to shop when traveling south. The card can be used in Hong Kong just like a regular Octopus card, applicable for transportation, shopping, dining, and other daily expenses, and is accepted at over 180,000 Octopus payment points across Hong Kong.
In Mainland cities, the card can be used on public transport marked with the "Transport Union" logo, including over 336 cities with more than 38,000 public bus routes, as well as subways and urban ferries in 48 cities, but does not include retail payments. The fare will be settled in Hong Kong dollars and will be deducted from the Hong Kong dollar stored value based on the exchange rate of Renminbi to Hong Kong dollars for the card.
To provide customers with the most comprehensive and convenient access to this new service, Octopus recommends that customers use the Octopus App in conjunction with the "Octopus - National Travel Card" for real-time top-ups, as well as to check the card balance, current exchange rates, the last 10 exchange rate records, and transaction records at any time.
For more details, please send us a private message in the comments section or call the Worldway Hotline: Mainland China: 400-138-2929, Hong Kong Customer Service Center: (852) 2802 8798.
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