Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay
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OKAbout Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay
Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay is a digital card stored in the secure element of a designated mobile device, which can use Near Field Communication (NFC) to make contactless mobile payments and add value transactions by tapping the mobile device on Octopus readers. It can also be used to make online payments and fund transfers with an Octopus Wallet. You can add a new Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay or manage your existing Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay easily with the Samsung Wallet app.
Please click here to see the mobile device models that support Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay and the location of the NFC antenna of each model. Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay is compatible only with mobile devices sold by authorised retailers in Hong Kong.
To use Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay, you will need to update your mobile device to the latest system software. The Samsung Wallet app will remind customers to update the software if it's not the supported version.
You can use Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay just like a regular Octopus, via any Octopus readers in Hong Kong. You can also transfer fund from your Octopus Wallet to Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay* as well as make online payments via the Octopus App at designated online merchants.
*The fund transfer service from Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay to Octopus Wallet will cease effective 20 May 2020. However, the service of topping up Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay from Octopus Wallet will not be affected.
The stored value limit of a Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay is HK$HK$3,000. For Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay issued before 1 October 2019, you can upgrade the stored value limit to HK$3,000 at Octopus App or Octopus Service Point.
The Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay will become an Inactive Mobile Octopus and an Inactive Mobile Octopus Administrative Fee will be deducted from the remaining value and deposit after 3 years of inactivity, and annually thereafter if it remains to be unused for any transaction. Please click here for the details of Inactive Mobile Octopus and how to avoid Inactive Mobile Octopus Administrative Fee.