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-   -   Easy way to get rid of HKD and MOP? (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hong-kong-macau/2007643-easy-way-get-rid-hkd-mop.html)

CX HK Feb 13, 2020 7:45 am
Use all your spare change to pay for your hotel bill before you leave, then use your credit card to cover the rest.

moondog Feb 13, 2020 9:38 am
Originally Posted by CX HK (Post 32067057)
Use all your spare change to pay for your hotel bill before you leave, then use your credit card to cover the rest.
I have to visit Macau almost monthly, and rarely stay overnight. As much as I try avoid getting MOP in change, sometimes this proves impossible. We're talking very small money here, but typically enough for at least bottle of water.

lsquare Feb 17, 2020 9:24 pm
Originally Posted by hkskyline (Post 32058394)
Not for 1-off top-ups but can link to credit card for recharge once it hits 0.
Originally Posted by 889 (Post 32058571)
"Not for 1-off top-ups but can link to credit card for recharge once it hits 0."

But only locally-issued cards or local bank accounts can be linked. Called Automatic Add Value Service "AAVS."
Totally forgot about that! Good options for HK locals though.

lsquare Feb 17, 2020 9:26 pm
Originally Posted by alicellik (Post 32078095)
Maybe they can negotiate a massive discount with AMEX, Visa, and MC?
It would be silly if they can't considering there are lots of cities that allow AMEX/Visa/MC such as London and New York. Even tiny little Vancouver, Canada accept contactless payment so what's HK's excuse now? I suspect it's more than just the fees, but also about user's data as well.

lsquare Feb 17, 2020 9:28 pm
Originally Posted by CX HK (Post 32067057)
Use all your spare change to pay for your hotel bill before you leave, then use your credit card to cover the rest.
OMG, that is so smart! Too bad I just left HK again, but I'm going to do this wherever I go from now on. I suspect it'll work with most if not all hotels.

Thank you!!!

moondog Feb 17, 2020 9:38 pm
Originally Posted by lsquare (Post 32084268)
It would be silly if they can't considering there are lots of cities that allow AMEX/Visa/MC such as London and New York. Even tiny little Vancouver, Canada accept contactless payment so what's HK's excuse now? I suspect it's more than just the fees, but also about user's data as well.
I've noticed an uptick in G Pay adoption during the past year.

lsquare Feb 17, 2020 9:39 pm
Originally Posted by moondog (Post 32084292)
I've noticed an uptick in G Pay adoption during the past year.
Where specifically? Probably won't make a huge difference for me. I use both an iPhone and Android as my daily drivers.

garykung Feb 17, 2020 10:11 pm
Originally Posted by lsquare (Post 32084268)
It would be silly if they can't considering there are lots of cities that allow AMEX/Visa/MC such as London and New York. Even tiny little Vancouver, Canada accept contactless payment so what's HK's excuse now? I suspect it's more than just the fees, but also about user's data as well.
The exact reasons vary, but the word "Octopus" is pretty much the root of all reasons.


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