Hong Kong: "Octopus Card"
The convenience of Octopus payment is now an indispensable part of daily life for people living in Hong Kong. Today, more than 10 million transactions are processed every day for a variety of services in transportation systems, retails, leisure facilities, school campuses, vending machines and so on.
Singapore: "ez-link Card"
The "ez-link Card" is used widely as public transportation tickets and e-money. Using the "EZ-Online" service launched in July 2006, users can view their card transaction records, top up their "ez-link Card" from any internet connection, download ez-coupons, make payments for internet purchases and more*. In addition, the "Citibank SMRT Visa Platinum Card" integrates the "ez-link Card" functions to provide greater user convenience.
* Requires a PC and PaSoRi Reader/Writer.
bitWallet, Inc: "Edy" Prepaid e-Money
The "Edy" prepaid e-money service is not only compatible with wallet phones but also usable for online shopping. It is accepted at an ever-increasing number of locations throughout Japan.
- bitWallet,Inc.(written in Japanese only)
Tokyo: Interoperated Metropolitan
IC Card Service
FeliCa e-ticketing is being used for a wide variety of transportation applications across Japan. In addition to the East Japan Railway Company's "Suica" service, the innovative "PASMO" card has been introduced in the Tokyo area from March 2007. This card, valid on private railways, subways and buses operated by 106 companies, is also compatible with the "Suica" card, making it possible to get around in Tokyo using only one card. And of course, both cards can be used to pay for purchases at station kiosks and partner shops.
- East Japan Railway Company(written in Japanese only)
- PASMO Co.,Ltd.
