Octopus cards were first used for public transport but can now be used at convenience stores, car parks and other locations. Photo: Felix Wong Octopus cards were first used for public transport but can now be used at convenience stores, car parks and other locations. Photo: Felix Wong
Octopus cards were first used for public transport but can now be used at convenience stores, car parks and other locations. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong /  Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong slow to go cashless? Blame success of Octopus card, minister says

Commerce chief Edward Yau says city stopped exploring new options after introduction of popular payment system for public transport

Topic |   Mobile payments
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Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Octopus cards were first used for public transport but can now be used at convenience stores, car parks and other locations. Photo: Felix Wong Octopus cards were first used for public transport but can now be used at convenience stores, car parks and other locations. Photo: Felix Wong
Octopus cards were first used for public transport but can now be used at convenience stores, car parks and other locations. Photo: Felix Wong
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