Can you refund welcome Suica?
Can you refund welcome Suica? One Welcome Suica card—28 days of use.? No refunds can be made, regardless of the validity period status or balance loaded on the card. (Take the Welcome Suica home with you as a souvenir.)
Can I add welcome Suica to Apple wallet?
Welcome Suica cards cannot be imported into Apple Pay. Season tickets cannot be added to Welcome Suica cards.
Can I recharge Suica at 7 Eleven?
Did you know that you can charge your SUICA at Seven-Eleven?
Do Suica funds expire?
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.
How much does welcome Suica card cost?
The Welcome Suica IC card itelf is free. The money you pay will all be transferred to digital money. Cards can be purchased from a minimum of 1,000 yen to 10,000 yen and can be recharged up to a maximum of 20,000 yen. You can recharge your card at JR Automatic Ticket Vending Machines.
Can I use Suica in Osaka and Tokyo?
Yes, it can. Suica cards can be used anywhere the Suica IC card logo is displayed. It can also be used in convenience stores and vending machines outside of the Tokyo area. You cannot use the Suica to travel between Tokyo and Osaka, but you can use it to travel within cities such as Osaka and Kyoto.
Is Suica cheaper than buying tickets?
Will a Suica card save me money over regular train tickets? Yes, but only a very little at a time. Within Tokyo, the fare for Suica (or any IC card) users is a couple of yen cheaper than the full fare price.
What is the alternative to welcome Suica?
Pasmo is your alternative to the Suica card and functions in a very similar way. The only difference being the company that provides the cards. It can be purchased at Haneda and Narita airports as well as all participating private railway and subway stations. A returnable deposit is required when you purchase a Pasmo.
Can I use Welcome Suica 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. Buy Icoca cards from vending machines at JR Kyoto Station.
Is there an English version of Suica?
Update: There's now an English version of the Suica app, SuicaEng. You can download that instead of following these instructions for using the Japanese app. Download the Suica app on the App Store, then follow the screenshots below because the app doesn't have an English localization.
Is Welcome Suica worth it?
Like the regular Suica, the Welcome Suica can be used for transportation on trains, subways, and buses. It can also be used for shopping at convenience stores, vending machines, and some restaurants. The card is accepted in most major cities in Japan, making it a great option for first-time visitors.