New killer app from Octopus

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http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/a...nding-whatsapp

I think this is a GREAT idea. Beats having to deal with interbank transfer rates, esp for those who are with HSBC and want to pay someone who doesn't bank as part of the HSBC Group.

"will introduce a cash-transfer app in the second quarter of this year. With it, users will be able to transfer up to HK$1,000 per day to friends or relatives"

I am however waiting for them to roll out their nfc sim card for other networks apart from pccw.

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Are Octopus gonna take 2%?

[Rob2020]

Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, the Opal card (Octopus equivalent) has just entered mainstream deployment........

[hullexile]

Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, the Opal card (Octopus equivalent) has just entered mainstream deployment........

Is there some UN convention that says these cards must start with an O? It is Oyster in London. Who is going to launch the Orgasm card?

[thatsnotmypuppy]

Seattle has the Orca card. Yet another O. Melbourne and Brisbane stuff it up though - Myki and Go Card. Boo.

[HowardCoombs]

Istanbul has : Istanbulkart (used to be called Akbil)
Singapore has : Ez-link
Beijing has : Yikatong
Tokyo has : Pasmo and Suica

I cant find a UN convention regarding the use of the O

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Are Octopus gonna take 2%?

Good question, will have to see what fees (if any) they charge.

[YOHAN]

This is a great idea! Good for kid's allowances, too... or tipping!

I want the Ooh La La Card.

[Trebor]

Guernsey has the Ormer card.

[Rob2020]

Guernsey has the Ormer card.

Guernsey has a card?? What? do the horses have a reader stuck on their sides?