Octopus has just made your vacation to Japan more convenient than ever by letting your Hong Kong wallet follow you across borders. Following its successful rollout of cross-border payments in Thailand and South Korea, Octopus now brings seamless QR code payments to Japan through a new partnership with PayPay, one of the country’s leading mobile payment platforms.
Verified users of the Octopus Wallet Plus or Pro can now pay at millions of PayPay-supported merchants across Japan, from ramen shops and convenience stores to boutique retailers, using the Octopus App. The best part is that there are no handling fees with favorable exchange rates applied at the time of the transaction. It’s a frictionless way to shop, dine, and explore without fumbling for yen or downloading extra apps.
Mr. Tim Ying, Chief Executive Officer of Octopus, said, "Customer needs drive every innovation we pursue. This PayPay partnership solves real travel pain points while advancing our vision of seamless cross-border payments. We're building the most comprehensive international payment ecosystem for Hong Kong users, and Japan represents a crucial market where convenience matters most."
Once you touch down in Japan, the Octopus App automatically activates a PayPay QR code under the “Travel” section. As you scan the code at participating PayPay merchants, payments are deducted directly from your Octopus Wallet balance, which can be topped up via FPS or bank apps.
Spending limits vary depending on your wallet tier:
- Wallet Pro: HK$30,000 per transaction and per day
- Wallet Plus: HK$6,000 per transaction and per day
- Linked Mobile Octopus: HK$3,000 per transaction, HK$10,000 daily
Refunds are handled directly by merchants, and users can file disputes with Octopus within 60 days. For claims over HK$2,400, formal arbitration is available through TBCASoft, with a refundable HK$400 filing and administrative fee.
Download the latest version of the Octopus App, verify your account, and activate your PayPay cross-border payment feature today. For more information, visit Octopus’ official website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
