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Old May 15, 2023 | 6:45 am
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Originally Posted by Gongzuokuang
I downloaded the app and tried to create an account. It's tied to your phone and you need a HK number (+852). As a "guest" it could read my card(s) and see they were deactivated. I tried to reactivate, which required another touch, and then it said it could not read the card.

I'll just get it sorted out when I'm there in a few weeks. But I'm glad I read this thread... I've got two cards and I'd always leave emergency cash on them.
Doh, I guess I won't ever be able to use the app unless I get a permanent HK number?
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