Originally Posted by
christep
Unless the processing time of Apple Pay can be as fast as Octopus then this would be a nightmare for the MTR system. It seems to me, by observation, that when people make Apple Pay transactions they are far, far slower than Octopus. The MTR system would a horrendous mess if everyone had to wait even an extra 3 seconds to get through the ticket barriers!
They're as slow as chip transactions. Acquirers are scared shxtless over being scammed.
Wonder who are they scared of? I have my guesses.
Originally Posted by
ChrisLi
That's why with HK local Samsung Pay you can add an Octopus, so you can get the best of both world!
So no help for tourists?
Originally Posted by
ChrisLi
For London, from my personal understanding, is that the number of tourist in town causing huge issues with Oyster Card that they decide it's enough, and go for Visa / Master solution instead.
I tried Oyster pre-Apple Pay. I can card for an Oyster and receive a refund in cash. What's the problem with that?