Can I still use my old PASMO?
Can I still use my old PASMO? Make sure to keep your card safe: if you lose it, you'll have to purchase a new card, and will not be able to transfer your previous card's yen balance to the new one! You can also keep your Pasmo card for your next trip to Japan. It will remain valid for 10 years from the time you last used it.
Which is better Suica or Pasmo?
A Pasmo card is the same as a Suica. You can use it for trains, subways and metro stations and some buses. It is also a tap on card. You can purchase a Pasmo at most stations ( including subway stations) at a vending machine by tapping ENGLISH on the machine and following the instructions provided.
Can I use my Pasmo card in Kyoto?
Smart cards like Icoca, Suica and Pasmo are valid across Japan, so don't worry about which one you buy. You can use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica for all trains, subways and buses in Kyoto. You can also use Icoca/Pasmo/Suica at many shops, especially convenience stores.
Can you keep your Pasmo card?
You can also keep your Pasmo card for your next trip to Japan. It will remain valid for 10 years from the time you last used it.
Do you need both PASMO and Suica?
The only difference between PASMO and SUICA is who sells them. SUICA is from JR East, and PASMO is from Tokyo-area non-JR rail operators, including Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. Wherever you can use SUICA, you can use PASMO, and vice versa. Same with charging with new amounts.
Are PASMO and Suica interchangeable?
Pasmo is the IC card first introduced by the subway system of Tokyo. Originally, it was exclusive to the subway lines and buses of the Greater Tokyo Area while Suica was exclusive to the area's train lines. Now, both cards are interchangeable on all systems.
Do Suica and Pasmo cards expire?
CAN I KEEP MY CARD FOR MY NEXT TRIP TO JAPAN? Yes, you can. Pasmo and Suica cards do not expire for 10 years.
How do I reactivate my Suica card?
Inactive cards can be re-activated by simply toping it up. And secondly, if ever you lose it, you can get a replacement at most train stations. Visit the Suica customer service counter or ticket machine and inform the staff that you've lost your card.
Where is PASMO accepted?
The Pasmo card can be used to pay for journeys in Japan's main cities, from Tokyo to Osaka, on JR train lines, private train lines, in the Tokyo subway, as well as in any bus or taxi displaying the Pasmo logo. Please note that the Pasmo card does not work on express trains or Shinkansen bullet trains.
Can I use PASMO on JR rail?
Can PASMO PASSPORT be used on JR trains? Yes, it can.
What is the difference between Pasmo and JR Pass?
If you are planning to travel out of Tokyo even a day trip to Nikko or a little further to Kyoto, then JR pass is the way to go and select the JR line . Pasmo/Suica card is doable within Tokyo and is similar to tap and go card. You can load up whenever you need them (cash only for loading) .
Do Japan IC cards expire?
Practical information on the Suica card You can keep your Suica card for your next trip. It will remain valid for 10 years. The Suica cards we offer are non-personal and are reserved for adult travellers.
What is the difference between Suica and pasmo card?
The only difference between PASMO and SUICA is who sells them. SUICA is from JR East, and PASMO is from Tokyo-area non-JR rail operators, including Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway. Wherever you can use SUICA, you can use PASMO, and vice versa. Same with charging with new amounts.