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Octopus is an electronic payment system using a contactless smartcard. Octopus is a trademark of Octopus Cards Limited.
In the beginning we aimed to develop a simple way to pay fares on public transport in Hong Kong.
Then we extended our 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.
Today, over 2,000 service providers accept Octopus,
and new uses are regularly being added. Octopus'
success is important to Hong Kong people not only
because
it's part of everyday life - it's also made everyday
life so much easier.
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