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LIVING IN HONG KONG

Credit Cards and digital wallets POSTAL SERVICE
Credit cards are generally accepted in chain stores, shopping malls and most
of the restaurants in Hong Kong. Most major banks offer credit cards to The Hong Kong Post provides a fast and reliable local and international
students. Payment methods via digital wallets including Apple Pay, Alipay, global service. For courier service, in addition to the Hong Kong Post,
WeChat Pay, PayMe, are also widely accepted. international services including FedEx, UPS, DHL, and SF Express are also
available in Hong Kong.
Some of the canteens in HKUST do not accept credit cards.
On campus, post boxes are located outside the lobby of Lift 31/32 on 2/F
Octopus Card and the driveway outside LT-F and LT-L. Mailing service is available at Room
The Octopus card is a convenient, electronic-stored value card that can be 2615 (Lifts 31-32).
used on most forms of public transport as well as in convenience stores and
restaurants. Card values can be topped up at subway station, convenience
stores, supermarkets and many other places. On campus, you can top up FOOD ON CAMPUS
at the cashiers in the supermarket and convenience stores, and most of the
eateries. There are many eateries on and around campus. They are a great place to
catch up with your friends as well as fill your stomachs.
Money Exchange
We recommend that you do not carry large amounts of cash. Instead, Canteens
carry a mixture of cash, bank drafts, checks or travelers’ checks in order to The student canteens located in Lower Ground Levels 1 and 7 and at the
safeguard your finances when entering Hong Kong. Business School Building are the largest canteens on campus. The canteens
mainly serve Chinese dishes, with some noodles, pastas and sandwiches.
Currency There is also a McDonald’s on campus.
The basic unit of currency is the Hong Kong dollar which is pegged at
approximately HKD7.80 to USD1.00, and consequent rates of exchange to Passion
other currencies. The Hong Kong dollar is divided into 100 cents and notes in Serves salads, pizzas, pastas, pastries and other Western, hot entrees.
denominations of $10, $20, $50, $100, $500 and $1,000 are issued by HSBC, Pacific Coffee
the Bank of China and Standard Chartered Bank. The government also issues Serves breakfast including muffins and different types of pastries, as well as
$10 notes. Please be aware that there are different designs for notes of the lunch/dinner including paninis and packed salads. They also serve a variety
same denomination.
of gourmet coffee.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Website Starbucks
https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/key-functions/money/ HKUST students can enjoy 30% discount by presenting HKUST Student
hong-kong-currency/notes/
Identity Card.
Subway
Sandwiches prepared on a variety of freshly baked breads, with your choice
of cold cuts or Veggie Delite.
UC Bistro & Bar
The University Center Bistro serves a Western menu for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. The adjacent Uni-Bar is the bar on campus.

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