Will Octopus in Hong Kong expire?

Hong Kong's Octopus card is about to expire. If you don't use your Octopus card for 0/000 days, your card can't be used any more. If you haven't used it for five years now, your Octopus card will expire.

Octopus: Octopus is a universal electronic toll collection system in Hong Kong, which is implemented by ERG Limited in Perth, Australia. 1997. Octopus adopts Sony's 13.56MHz FeliCa RFID chip and other related technologies. The chip is built into a plastic card the size of a credit card, which can be charged and placed on the receiver to complete the payment process.

At first, Octopus was only used for public transportation, such as buses and railways. Later, it was extended to other industries, including shops, restaurants, parking lots and other businesses. It was also used as a pass for schools, offices and houses. The method of recharging has also expanded from the initial recharging machine to the payment office of the store and the automatic transfer of credit cards and bank accounts.

Usage: Octopus is a contactless smart card, which is very convenient to use in electronic money. Whether it is trading or recharging, the operation is very simple.

Location: Octopus is suitable for almost all public transport and large chain stores in Hong Kong, such as convenience stores, fast food restaurants and supermarkets. MTR Octopus Card Reader Many new vending machines in Hong Kong also accept Octopus payment, including toll booths and self-service cameras. In addition, some self-service photocopiers also support the use of Octopus charges, including the libraries of most tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. At some stations of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, you can even use Octopus to purchase Chinese mainland travel insurance.