Where can I top up my IC card?


Where can I top up my IC card? The most common is at ticket machines found at train and subway stations. Simply insert your card, select the amount you want to add, and pay with cash or a credit card. Many convenience stores also have machines where you can top up your IC card. Just look for the “????” (charge) sign or ask the staff for help.


How do I refill my Suica card in Japan?

Recharge the Suica 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 do I add money to my Suica card?

Top up your Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA card
  1. In the Wallet app, tap your Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA card.
  2. Tap Add Money.
  3. Choose the amount that you want to add and tap Add.
  4. Select the credit or prepaid card that you want to use to pay and confirm the transaction with Face ID or Touch ID.


Can you top up Suica with debit card?

A few select VISA debit cards work with Suica (DKB and Hyundai Zero, others not confirmed). Non-JP Mastercard: works for Suica, some issuers not working for PASMO (DKB and Capital One works, others not confirmed), ICOCA seems to be having the most problems with Mastercard right now.


Can I buy Suica card at Narita Airport?

Where to Buy and How to Top-Up the Suica Card? Travellers flying in from Narita or Haneda International Airport can purchase a Suica card easily at JR East Travel Service Centers. You can also buy a prepaid Suica card from ticketing machines at major JR East train stations and JR Ticket Offices (Midori-no-madoguchi).


Can I recharge Suica at 7 Eleven?

Did you know that you can charge your SUICA at Seven-Eleven?


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.


How do I top up my Suica card online?

Top up your Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA card
  1. In the Wallet app, tap your Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA card.
  2. Tap Add Money.
  3. Choose the amount that you want to add and tap Add.
  4. Select the credit or prepaid card that you want to use to pay and confirm the transaction with Face ID or Touch ID.


Can I use Apple Pay in Japan?

Good news – both Apple Pay and Google Pay work in Japan, too. They're super convenient as they are most likely already installed on your phone. Keep in mind these are digital wallets, so you will need to add a payment method.


How do I refill my IC card in Japan?

Many convenience stores also have machines where you can top up your IC card. Just look for the “????” (charge) sign or ask the staff for help. Some IC cards like Suica and Pasmo also allow you to top up online via their mobile apps or official websites.


Can foreigners buy Suica?

Suica is the prepaid IC card by JR East for JR trains in the Greater Tokyo, Niigata and Sendai regions. A special version of Suica, called Welcome Suica, is available to foreign tourists. The special cards are valid for only four weeks, come without a deposit fee, but do not allow for refunds.