Visa has partnered with Octopus Cards Limited to expand Visa Scan to Pay acceptance in Hong Kong, allowing tourists to use their preferred home payment apps at Octopus QR merchants. This initiative, announced on 9 November 2026, aims to provide a seamless payment experience for visitors from across Asia Pacific, eliminating the need for cash or local apps.
The collaboration enables tourists to pay using apps like Hyundai Card, Woori Card, Samsung Card, and VNPT Money, with more options like LINE Pay and Shinhan Card to be added. Payments are processed securely through Visa’s global network, ensuring a familiar and smooth checkout experience.
Paulina Leong, General Manager of Visa Hong Kong and Macau, highlighted the convenience this brings to travellers, stating, “We’re enabling visitors to pay in Hong Kong using the apps they already know and trust.” This move also benefits local merchants by allowing them to serve more customers without additional hardware.
The initiative aligns with Visa’s mission to simplify payments and support business growth. Anthony Lau, Executive Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, welcomed the partnership, noting it enhances Hong Kong’s image as a tourist-friendly destination.
The launch marks the first phase of Visa’s partnership with Octopus, with plans to enable Octopus HK wallet users to Scan to Pay across Asia Pacific in 2027. This expansion reinforces Hong Kong’s position as a world-class destination, offering diverse payment options for international visitors.
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