Octopus on Android

Octopus is now available on Android! You can add Octopus on devices with Android 12 or above*. Octopus on Android simplifies the way you ride and shop. Breeze through the turnstiles or pay at retail outlets just by tapping your Android device to the Octopus reader. There’s no need to open an app or wake your device. Check your balance and skip the queues by topping up from your bank app or with Faster Payment System (FPS) via Octopus App, or using your favourite credit/debit card.

What’s more, you can add your Octopus on Android to Google Wallet. If you lose your Android phone, you can enjoy Google “Find My Device” feature, providing you with extra protection.

Octopus on Android is available in Adult type, requiring a refundable deposit of HK$50, and has a stored value limit of HK$3,000.

If you would like to participate in Octopus on Android (Preview Release Program), please click here to register. Upon the start of the program, successful applicants will receive a confirmation email providing more details about Octopus on Android (Preview Release).

As a Preview Release Program participant, you can help provide invaluable feedback to make Octopus on Android the best mobile payment experience in Hong Kong. A few things you will need:

• NFC-enabled phone with Android 12 or above
• the latest version of Octopus App installed
• register and login to an Octopus Wallet account

Ride and Shop with just one easy tap.

Paying is easy. Simply hold your Android device on the reader as you go through the ticket gates or at retail outlets. There's no need to open an app or even wake your device.

Compatible and switch seamlessly between different Android devices.

Octopus on Android works on mobile phones with Android 12 or above.  This allows you to transfer from your current Android device to a different Android device regardless of the brand.

More ways to add funds to your Octopus.

With Octopus App, you can top up anytime, anywhere via Octopus Wallet, from your bank account with Faster Payment System (FPS) transfer set up in Octopus App or bank app¹, via Automatic Add Value Service (AAVS), a Hong Kong-issued Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards² in Google Pay, UnionPay App³ or cash.

1. Open Octopus App
2. Under “Manage Octopus” section, tap "Top up" button next to Octopus on Android
3. Select top-up method
4. Select or enter the amount to top-up your Octopus, then press "Top up"

Add Octopus to Google Wallet.

After adding your Octopus on Android to Google Wallet, if you lose your phone, you can back up your Octopus on Android to the cloud using Google “Find My Device” feature, keeping your payment details secured.

Set up your Octopus in just a few steps.

Step 1

Open the Octopus App and tap the "Add" button next to “Octopus on Android”.

Step 2

Tap “Next” to accept terms and conditions.

Step 3

Select top up amount, then tap “Add new Octopus”.

Step 4

Select top-up method and amount to top up.

Step 5

Setting up Octopus on Android.

Step 6

Check and set your NFC setting.

Step 7

Set your Default Payment App as Google Pay.

Step 8

You can choose to add card to Google Wallet.

Step 9

Octopus on Android is added.

 

Register for Octopus on Android (Preview Release).

Step 1

Under “Manage Octopus”, tap “Setting” on the top left corner.

Step 2

Tap “Octopus on Android Registration Form”. Or click here to register for Octopus on Android (Preview Release).

Step 3

Enter information and tap “Submit” to complete registration.

 

FAQ

• About Octopus on Android
• Get Octopus on Android
• Top up Octopus on Android
• Use of Octopus on Android
• Manage your Octopus on Android
• Report a lost Octopus on Android and apply for refund of deposit and remaining value
• Special reminders for Octopus on Android users
• Having other Mobile Octopus (e.g. Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay/Huawei Pay Octopus)
• Octopus on Android in Google Wallet