.Minister Chee added that other global cities like London and Hong Kong also do not display fare deductions and card balances at fare gates, as they use ABT cards.
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Other useful Octopus tips
Checking the balance
Every time you use your card, the display next to the card reader will show the amount deducted for that transaction as a negative figure together with the remaining balance. If you miss this though, there are dedicated balance checkers in all MTR stations or you can check on the Octopus app.
Minister Chee added that other global cities like London and Hong Kong also do not display fare deductions and card balances at fare gates, as they use ABT cards.
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Other useful Octopus tips
Checking the balance
Every time you use your card, the display next to the card reader will show the amount deducted for that transaction as a negative figure together with the remaining balance. If you miss this though, there are dedicated balance checkers in all MTR stations or you can check on the Octopus app.if it is a
if it is a card based system (stored value card), you can see the balance because all info your the card is inside. for card based system, once u lose the card, you lose the cash in it .Minister Chee added that other global cities like London and Hong Kong also do not display fare deductions and card balances at fare gates, as they use ABT cards.
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Other useful Octopus tips
Checking the balance
Every time you use your card, the display next to the card reader will show the amount deducted for that transaction as a negative figure together with the remaining balance. If you miss this though, there are dedicated balance checkers in all MTR stations or you can check on the Octopus app.
if it is an account based system, you cant see the balance, because it works like a credit card or debit card. for example, when you pay for a purchase in 7-11 and you use credit or debit card, are you able to see you bank balance when you tap the card? you cant.
think along this principle and it will be clearer
if it is a card based system (stored value card), you can see the balance because all info your the card is inside. for card based system, once u lose the card, you lose the cash in it ..
Good point Deh ...
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ABT (Automatic Fare Collection) cards are commonly used in mass transit systems for seamless and efficient payment of fares. These cards, often contactless, allow passengers to swipe or tap the card on readers when entering and exiting public transportation, deducting the appropriate fare automatically. ABT cards streamline the ticketing process, reducing queues and improving the overall efficiency of mass transit systems.
if it is a card based system (stored value card), you can see the balance because all info your the card is inside. for card based system, once u lose the card, you lose the cash in it .Minister Chee added that other global cities like London and Hong Kong also do not display fare deductions and card balances at fare gates, as they use ABT cards.
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Other useful Octopus tips
Checking the balance
Every time you use your card, the display next to the card reader will show the amount deducted for that transaction as a negative figure together with the remaining balance. If you miss this though, there are dedicated balance checkers in all MTR stations or you can check on the Octopus app.
if it is a card based system (stored value card), you can see the balance because all info your the card is inside. for card based system, once u lose the card, you lose the cash in it .Can see...cannot touch leh
The only time I purchase a new EZlink is when the previous card is expiring. The stored value is maximum $50 per top up.if it is a card based system (stored value card), you can see the balance because all info your the card is inside. for card based system, once u lose the card, you lose the cash in it .
if it is an account based system, you cant see the balance, because it works like a credit card or debit card. for example, when you pay for a purchase in 7-11 and you use credit or debit card, are you able to see you bank balance when you tap the card? you cant.
think along this principle and it will be clearer
Cheesepie
This thread covered in international media!
https://gutzy.asia/2024/01/25/netiz...laims-on-transport-fare-display-in-hong-kong/
Just POFMA this Chee Hong Tart!May be sir tat was referring to their eye side getting bad over there.
So is he going to POFMA himself?Hong Tat said its all but
a "Judgement Error " ...