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Can I recharge Suica at 7 Eleven?

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



Yes, you can easily recharge your physical Suica card at any 7-Eleven in Japan using their multi-functional Seven Bank ATMs or by asking a clerk at the counter. When using the ATM, simply place your Suica card in the designated reader, select "IC Card Charge," and insert your cash (note that convenience store recharges typically require yen in cash). If you prefer the counter, just hand your card to the staff and say "Charge, please" (Chāji onegaishimasu). In 2026, this remains one of the most convenient ways to top up your balance away from a train station. For those using Mobile Suica on an iPhone or Apple Watch, you can also recharge digitally via the Apple Wallet using a credit card; however, if your international credit card is declined (a common issue for tourists), the 7-Eleven cash-recharge method serves as a reliable and essential fallback to ensure your "tap-and-go" transit remains active.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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You can purchase a “My Suica” at any JR East station ticketing machine or booth, including the ones located at Narita and Haneda airport. You can also buy it at some tourist information centers. If you want, you can also purchase the card online through the JR East website or other authorized sellers.

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