(Hong Kong, 26 June 2008) Octopus Cards Ltd ("OCL") today introduced a brand
new transaction record printing service. Starting from 30
June 2008, Octopus users can request a print-out of their
last 10 transactions at over 840 7-Eleven outlets throughout
Hong Kong. The date, time, type of merchant and amount of
each transaction, as well as the remaining value on the Octopus,
will be clearly listed for customers' easy reference. A
nominal fee of HK$3 is charged by
7-Eleven.
"We're committed to enhancing our customer services, including increasing the
number of transaction enquiry channels," said Prudence Chan,
Chief Executive Officer of OCL. "Transaction record checking
is now available to customers
no matter where they are, be it underground, on the street
or at home, bringing true convenience to both payment and
money management," she
added.
Currently, Octopus transaction record printing service is
also available at the MTR Customer Service Centres. Octopus users can
request a print-out of their last 10 transactions for a nominal fee of
HK$3 charged by MTR. In addition, Octopus users can read the last 10
transaction records and the remaining value on their Octopus free of
charge at 377 Octopus enquiry machines at MTR stations. PCCW eye subscribers
can also check the last 10 transactions and the remaining value on their
Octopus at home, by connecting a card reader offered by PCCW to the eye
device.
To check the amount of each transaction and the remaining
value on their Octopus, users can always refer to the data displayed
on the reader screen, or get a receipt from the merchant.
About Octopus Cards Limited
Launched in 1997, Hong Kong's Octopus is the world's leading
and most extensive smartcard payment system, with over
2,000 service providers and over 70,000 Octopus terminals
across different businesses including public transport,
parking, retail, vending and kiosks, schools and leisure
facilities, and access control for residential and commercial
buildings. Merchants and Octopus holders embrace Octopus
for both its simplicity and its convenience. Today, more
than 17 million Octopus cards and products are in circulation,
and the system handles over 10 million transactions a day,
with transaction value exceeding HK$85 million. In recent
years, Octopus has started to export its unique experience
and technology overseas, offering consultancy services
and holding workshops for parties from different parts
of the world.
About 7-Eleven
The Dairy Farm Company Ltd has since April 1981 obtained
the concession right to operate
7-Eleven in Hong Kong and Southern China,
and has successfully introduced the retail model of chain convenience
stores into Hong Kong. As at 31 May 2008, there were over 840 7-Eleven
stores in Hong Kong, which is Hong Kong's largest retail network providing
convenient products and services.
| Octopus transaction record printing service is available at
over 840 7-Eleven outlets throughout Hong Kong. A nominal fee of HK$3 is
charged by 7-Eleven. |
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