Hong Kong, Hong Kong

KMB and LWB Buses payment methods

Check cards, cash, mobile tickets and tap-off rules for KMB and LWB Buses. Operated by Kowloon Motor Bus and Long Win Bus; last verified on 2026-07-22.

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Multiple methods: boarding validation
Route dependent: tap off

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on KMB and LWB Buses?

Yes. This network accepts physical contactless bank cards directly on board. Documented schemes: Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay.

Cash is accepted on board, subject to the network's fare and change rules.
Tap off: route dependent.

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Boarding payment

Cards, cash and tickets

Cash

Yes

Exact cash is accepted; change is not provided.

Transit or fare card

Yes

Octopus Source: KMB payment

Contactless bank card

Yes

Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay Source: KMB payment

Paper ticket

Ordinary KMB fares use cash, Octopus, bank card, wallet, or QR media.

Visitor pass

Yes

KMB and LWB Tourist Day Pass Source: KMB tourist pass

Phone or wearable

Mobile payment

Mobile wallet or digital transit card

Yes

Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, contactless card wallet Source: KMB payment

Official app

Partial

App1933 Tourist Day Pass QR Source: KMB tourist pass App1933 QR is used for designated pass products rather than every ordinary fare.

QR or barcode ticket

Yes

Alipay, AlipayHK, WeChat Pay, UnionPay QR Source: KMB payment

Evidence

Sources

KMB payment Accessed 2026-07-22
KMB tourist pass Accessed 2026-07-22