Where can I fill my 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.



In 2026, you can fill (top up) your Suica card at multifunction ticket machines in any JR East station, as well as at most subway and private railway stations across Japan. These machines accept Japanese Yen (cash) and are easily found near the ticket gates. Additionally, you can top up your physical card at convenience stores (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart) by telling the clerk "Suica charge" and placing your card on the reader. However, the most popular way to fill a Suica in 2026 is via the Mobile Suica app on iPhone or Android. With a mobile Suica, you can top up instantly using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a linked credit card without needing to find a machine or use cash. For tourists using the "Welcome Suica" (the red card), note that these cannot be refunded, so it is best to fill them in small increments at station "Fare Adjustment" machines if you are near the end of your trip.

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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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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.

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A Pasmo card is the same as a Suica. You can use it for trains, subways and metro stations and some buses. It is also a tap on card. You can purchase a Pasmo at most stations ( including subway stations) at a vending machine by tapping ENGLISH on the machine and following the instructions provided.

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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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