add value machine

Questions

What does add value machine mean?

A machine that adds money to (tops up) public transport cards.

Where does add value machine come from?

Calque of Cantonese 增值機 /增值机 (zang¹ zik⁶ gei¹).

How to pronounce add value machine

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