Who invented the Octopus card?

Paul Chan Mo-lim
Paul Chan Mo-lim and his team designed and implemented the automatic payment collection system over 35 years. A symbol of the city’s innovative side and efficiency, the Octopus card has impressed locals and visitors to Hong Kong alike since its debut almost two decades ago.

Why is it called Octopus card?

The English name Octopus card was also selected from the naming competition. Coincidentally, the English name coincides with the number eight in the Chinese name, since an octopus has eight tentacles. The logo used on the card features a Möbius strip in the shape of an infinity symbol.

When was the Octopus card invented?

1997
The Octopus card was introduced in 1997 with the aim of providing a simple way to pay fares on public transport in Hong Kong. Octopus then extended its reach into simple micropayments for purchases in retail outlets and a simple way for cardholders to gain access to buildings and schools and to identify themselves.

Can I use my phone as Octopus Card?

My Android mobile device does not have the NFC function. You can use iOS – iPhone 7 or newer with iOS 13 or above, or connected to a Octopus Mobile POS, to accept payments from customers paying with Octopus cards. Please click here for details of the system requirements for the Octopus App for Business.

Can you use your phone as octopus?

The Octopus App works on Android 4.4 or above with NFC function. Your Android device should be connected to the Internet when using the application. Please click here for a list of compatible NFC Android device models.

How negative can an Octopus card go?

HK$35
If the value on your Octopus is positive (HK$0.10 or above) but insufficient to cover the full amount of the transaction, you can still complete the transaction by incurring a negative value of up to HK$35* on a single occasion which will be automatically recovered when your Octopus is next reloaded.