How do I check my balance on my Suica card?

How do I check my balance on my Suica card? You can check your balance (the amount left of the money you added by charging) at ticket vending machines, multifunctional ticket vending machines and charging machines in the Suica area. Your balance is also displayed on the ticket gate when you pass through.

Is 10000 yen considered a lot in Japan?

5,000 yen – Comparable to an American $50 bill, this may be the one you use to pay for dinner and drinks at a well-known restaurant or izakaya. 10,000 yen – Essentially a $100 bill. Present this bill when paying for the whole family to eat.

Can I use Suica for Osaka?

Smart cards like Icoca, Suica and Pasmo are generally 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 Osaka.

How do I add money to my Suica card?

Can 2 people use the same Suica card?

Each person needs one. Pasmo/Suica is read when touching the IC card reader upon entering and exiting a gate, and the correct fare is deducted from the card. The same card cannot be read entering twice at the same station.

Do Suica cards 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.

Do you need a Suica card per person?

Can we just swipe the same card 3 times while going thru the gate? You need 3 cards. Every individual needs their own cards to use train. Scanning the card three times to allow three people, or giving the card back so three people could use it would not work because of the design of the system.

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.

Can Suica go negative?

There is no such thing as a negative balance. If the fare exceeds your balance, and you try to pass a ticket gate, the gate will close and sound an alarm.

Does Suica work on Apple wallet?

Add a Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA card to Apple Wallet on your iPhone or Apple Watch to ride transit and make purchases using Apple Pay. To add a Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA card to your iPhone or Apple Watch¹, you need: An Apple ID that you used to sign in on your device, with two-factor authentication enabled.

Is Suica only for Tokyo?

In addition to the Tokyo area, the Suica can be used for certain transportation systems in the Sendai and Niigata, Hokkaido, Tokai, West Japan and Kyushu areas.

What is the maximum balance for Suica?

The Suica can be loaded and used as many times as desired. The Suica can be loaded up to a maximum of 20,000 yen at Automatic Ticket Vending Machines and Fare Adjustment Machines displaying the Suica mark. Only yen may be used to load a card. A credit card cannot be used to load a Suica.

How much yen do I put on my Suica card?

The minimum amount to recharge is 1,000 Yen and only with cash. When you originally purchase your Suica Card, you can personalize it with your name (put your name on the card). You can allow the balance on your Suica Card to run down as you near the end of your trip, but the card doesn't expire for 10 years.

Which is better Suica or JR Pass?

The JR pass is only worth it if you travel through different cities, if you are just travelling to Tokyo to Kyoto for example, I would just pay on the Suica. You can do the online calculator or just use google to calculate which trip is easier - paying individually on Suica or getting a JR Pass.