Octopus lets Hong Kong merchants accept NFC payments on their mobile phones

Octopus Cards Limited launched a new feature to enhance the Octopus App for Business, allowing merchants to accept Octopus card payment through their NFC mobile devices. Users of all Octopus cards and products (including Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay) can simply tap on the merchants' NFC mobile devices - which can now serve as Octopus readers for easy payments.

Existing Octopus App for Business merchants, as well as other businesses and trades in the city can also make use of this new feature for broader consumer coverage.

Consumers simply need to tap their Octopus cards and products (including Smart Octopus in Samsung Pay) onto the merchants' NFC mobile devices, or scan the merchant QR code displayed at the stores to enjoy a quick and simple payment option.