Hong Kong's public transit card is the Octopus card.
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Hong Kong uses the Octopus card. The Octopus card covers the MTR, buses, trams, and even the Star Ferry — also usable at many shops and restaurants.
You can buy it at MTR stations or convenience stores.
Usually yes — it's typically faster than buying paper tickets and often cheaper per ride, even for just a couple of days.
In some cities you can tap a contactless card or phone directly, though it's worth checking current signage or the transit authority's site, since not every system supports it yet.