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Add your Hong Kong Octopus Card to Apple Wallet

  • Writer: thriftyhk
    thriftyhk
  • Jan 24
  • 1 min read

Adding your Hong Kong Octopus card on the Octopus app is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to add your card to your phone in less than 10 minutes.


Hong Kong Octopus card added to apple wallet which can be used for contactless payments via smartphone

First, you’ll need to register your Hong Kong Octopus card on the Octopus app.


  1. Open the Octopus App: Make sure you have the app on your phone. You can download it from the App Store or Google Play if you don't already have it.

  2. Go to the Main Page: Tap on the Octopus card image on the main page of the app.

  3. Enter your Octopus Number: Follow the instructions to enter the Octopus card number.

  4. Tap your Card: Hold your Octopus card against the back of your mobile device to complete the registration.


Once registered, you can manage your Octopus card, check your transaction history, and enjoy other convenient features of the app (like claim your transportation subsidy!)


Next, to add your Hong Kong Octopus card to Apple Wallet:


  1. Open the Octopus App: Launch the app and tap on the "Octopus card" option.

  2. Add to Apple Wallet: Follow the on-screen instructions to add your Octopus card to Apple Wallet. You'll need to accept the Terms and Conditions.

  3. Verification: You may receive an SMS verification code, which you’ll need to enter to complete the process.


Once your card is added, you can use it by simply holding the top of your iPhone or Apple Watch near an Octopus reader.


Adding your Hong Kong Octopus card to Apple wallet will make day to day transit and payments super simple and efficient.


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