How do I check my PASMO balance?

How do I check my balance? At station ticket machines or bus operator offices, you can display and print the 20 most recent transactions to show your balance and history. Note that at some railway operators you can display and print the most recent 100 transactions processed within the past 26 weeks.



In 2026, the most efficient way to check your PASMO balance is using the NFC (Near Field Communication) feature on your smartphone. You can download official or third-party "IC Card Reader" apps from the App Store or Google Play; simply open the app and hold your physical PASMO card against the back of your phone to see your remaining yen and recent transaction history instantly. If you have integrated your PASMO into your Apple Wallet or Google Pay, the balance is displayed in real-time on your screen every time you open the card. For those using physical cards without a smartphone, you can still check the balance at any ticket machine in Japanese train stations by inserting the card and selecting "Balance Inquiry." A 2026 "pro-tip" is that most convenience stores (like 7-Eleven or Lawson) will also show your balance on the customer-facing screen after you tap to pay for an item, making it easy to keep track of your funds while grabbing a snack between train transfers.

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Using. Where can I use PASMO PASSPORT? PASMO PASSPORT can be used for trains and buses in the Kanto area and across all of Japan.

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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.

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PASMO is an IC card that can be used on transportation in Japan. Adding it to your iPhone or Apple Watch Wallet app makes using PASMO easier, more convenient, and smarter. This symbol indicates a transportation IC card that can be used across the entire country.

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CAN I KEEP MY CARD FOR MY NEXT TRIP TO JAPAN? Yes, you can. Pasmo and Suica cards do not expire for 10 years.

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Where can I use PASMO PASSPORT? PASMO PASSPORT can be used for trains and buses in the Kanto area and across all of Japan. What should I do if I have an insufficient balance? Let the train staff or bus driver know when entering the ticket gate or when getting on or off the bus.

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PASMO is an IC card that can be used on transportation in Japan. Adding it to your iPhone or Apple Watch Wallet app makes using PASMO easier, more convenient, and smarter.

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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. Thank you for the quick response.

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That being said, I would say you should bring enough cash so that you have at least 10,000 yen of spending money per day. This will be enough to cover any transportation fees and cash-only establishments you visit, provided you also have your debit/credit card to cover the rest of your expenses (e.g. accommodation).

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Sales of Suica and PASMO Transit Cards to be Temporarily Suspended. Due to a global shortage of semiconductors, sales of Japan's two largest types of IC Cards (imminently convenient, once-omnipresent, charge-and-tap transit cards) Suica and PASMO, will be suspended as of August 2nd, 2023.

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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) .

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Due to a global shortage of semiconductors, sales of Japan's two largest types of IC Cards (imminently convenient, once-omnipresent, charge-and-tap transit cards) Suica and PASMO, will be suspended as of August 2nd, 2023.

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