Octopus for Tourists
Octopus Cards Finance iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Octopus for Tourists is a free Finance app for iPhone and iPad by Octopus Cards. Rated 2.2/5 from 231 ratings. Requires iOS 16.2. Updated February 25, 2026.
- Rating
- 2.2
- 231 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 54 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Feb 25
- 2026 · v1.5.3
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About Octopus for Tourists
Octopus on iPhone or Apple Watch simplifies the way you ride transport and shop in Hong Kong. Breeze through turnstiles or pay at retail outlets just by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch on Octopus readers. No need to open an app or wake your device. Check your balance and skip queues by topping up using your favourite credit / debit card. It is easy to get an Octopus before or after you arrive in Hong Kong. If you have an iPhone X or later, or Apple Watch Series 3 or later, simply download the Octopus App for Tourists to add a new Octopus. It is a breeze to check your balance and top up using your favourite credit card / debit card. If you already have a physical Octopus card, you can transfer it to your iPhone or Apple Watch easily. With Octopus App for Tourists, you can: - Add an Octopus Card to your iPhone or Apple Watch with just a few steps - Top up anytime, anywhere, with your favourite non-Hong Kong issued Mastercard, UnionPay or Visa credit or debit cards - Check the balance and spending records of your Octopus - Apply for a refund of the deposit and remaining value on your Octopus before departing Hong Kong For more details, please visit www.octopus.com.hk Licence Number: SVF0001
Ratings & reviews
2.2
231 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.5.3 · Updated February 25, 2026
Weixin Pay is now available as a payment method in Octopus App for Tourists, making payments easier when visiting Hong Kong!
App privacy
The developer, Octopus Cards, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Financial Info: Payment Info
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
Used for: App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics
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