‘Hard to believe’: Hong Kong ‘lagging behind’ in e-payments as Octopus card and cash keep grip on shoppers, merchants
She spent HK$7,000 (US$895) over five days on meals, clothes and cosmetics. Although she had no difficulty with e-payments at most shopping centres and big restaurant chains, she could not shake off the anxiety that she did not carry enough cash with her. Hong Kong taxis with Octopus readers to accept payment through 2 QR …