I frequent HK at least once a year and have recently been buying tourist sim cards since they're cheaper than me using the roaming data provided by my local carrier. The last one I used was the Discover HK Tourist sim, 5-day pass (88HKD). I get it mainly for the 3G (google maps, internet, and youtube when i'm bored) and local texting. I've found that I burn through the 1.5GB data usage in two days (I usually stay for 4 days) and don't know how to get reload my data usage outside of getting a new sim. I've read on the CSL website that I can reload the 5-day pass for 48HKD, but then the total cost would be higher than getting an 8-day pass. Can anyone help me out here?

What I'm looking for is a sim card with a large data usage cap (or unlimited), can at least make local texts/calls, and would be reloadable in case I do run out of data usage.

If the CSL 5-day pass Tourist sim gives me the best bang for buck, how to I go about reloading it?

go to aplieu st. (sham shui po) and buy a discounted sim card from one of the many stalls that sell them.

What about this one?  $118 for 5GB.  Have not use this as I roam china a lot but wife used this last year.

you can get the card "recommended for local residents." looks like it's 78 and you can buy the 7 day pass for 68 which includes 3gb. If you don't want to get a new one each time, you can pay 36 hkd per year for the MTR fees. You're able to reload this online with a visa/mc in incriments of 50 hkd.

Either way it seems like a cheaper option, as this card will leave you with 10hkd worth of calls/texts per visit if you were to buy one each time. You'd also save your 10 hkd per trip!

https://www.hkcsl.com/en/csl-Local-Prepaid-SIM-Card/

I've been there a few times and seen the cards, never thought of looking at them though since I usually get mine at a 7-11 closest to my hotel. Will check it out next time, thanks.


This was actually my second option if I couldn't find a way to get a cheaper sim. Thanks!


Looks solid, but how do I go about subscribing/topping up? I assume it's the same as the tourist sim card wherein you buy the card then dial a number to subscribe/add data, not sure though where/how do I add credits/value to my sim.

I got one from China Mobile this year at the airport, which came with unlimited data for 10 days for $30 at a time.  I paid about $180 for it.

If you have VISA or MASTERCARD, then CSL is the best for a prepaid card with internet.