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.



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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.

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

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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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The Welcome Suica is the same same tap-and-go travel card and has the same functions as the standard Suica card, but there is no need to pay the 500 JYP deposit in advance.

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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.


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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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