Become an Octopus Merchant for Easy and Convenient Payment Acceptance!
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Installing an Octopus reader not only reduces the administrative efforts and risks in handling, but also shortens the transaction times and provides your customers with a flexible and reliable way to pay. With Octopus used by around 98% of Hong Kongers, what are you waiting for? Apply to embrace the sales opportunities now!
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Install Retail Reader
- Complete each transaction within 0.3 seconds
- Integrate with your POS system (standalone model is also available)
- Support transaction data upload through WiFi or broadband
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Download Octopus App for Business to apply through the app with ease!
- No setup cost and Bank Account Fund Transfer Fee waived for the first 6 months
- Instantly transfer money received to your bank account via Faster Payment System
- Get an Octopus Mobile POS for free upon successful account opening for retail merchants
- Online shops can generate QR codes, export e-Tent cards or payment links through mobile apps to accept payments
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Octopus
Key statistics at a glance
24,000,000
Over 24 million Octopus cards and products are in circulation
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15million
Octopus processes 15 million transactions a day
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98% penetration rate in Hong Kong*
$300million
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Daily transactions are valued at HK$300 million
190,000
Over 190,000 acceptance points for Octopus cards in Hong Kong
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* Figure quoted from a recent market research on individuals aged between 15 and 64.