Where to buy mobile Suica card?

The Suica can be purchased in major JR EAST stations at Multifunction Ticket Vending Machines, JR Ticket Offices (Midori-no-madoguchi).



In 2026, you do not "buy" a Mobile Suica card at a physical counter; instead, you "issue" it directly on your smartphone. For iPhone users, you go to the Apple Wallet app, tap the "+" icon, select "Transit Card," and search for "Suica." You can then add funds using any credit card already in your Apple Pay (Note: Visa can sometimes be finicky, so Mastercard or Amex are preferred). For Android users, the process is similar via Google Wallet, but it generally requires a phone purchased in Japan that supports "Osaifu-Keitai" technology, though some newer global models have expanded compatibility. If you prefer a physical card first and want to "transfer" it to your phone, you can buy a regular Suica at any JR East station or airport in Tokyo and then use the Suica app to scan the card, which moves the balance to your digital wallet and deactivates the plastic card. The mobile version is highly recommended as it allows for easy "top-ups" anywhere and works even if your phone battery is critically low or the screen is locked, making it the most efficient way to navigate Japan's trains and buses.

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The Suica/Pasmo reader and ledger tracking your expenses. * Nice for travelers: The app, as well as all the station information, is available in Japanese and English.

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You can add a new Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA card on your iPhone or Apple Watch, or you can transfer your physical card to your device. When you add your first Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA card, Express Mode is automatically turned on for that card, which allows you to pay for transit rides and make purchases with just a tap.

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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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You can buy the Welcome Suica card through Vending Machines located at the Haneda Terminal 3 station, Tokyo Monorail Haneda Airport Terminal 2 Station, and Narita Terminal 1,2, and 3 Stations. For official information please visit the Welcome Suica Card official website.

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The JR pass is only worth it if you travel through different cities, if you are just travelling to Tokyo to Kyoto for example, I would just pay on the Suica. You can do the online calculator or just use google to calculate which trip is easier - paying individually on Suica or getting a JR Pass.

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You cannot buy Suica outside of the greater Tokyo area. in Osaka, you have to buy ICOCA. When you leave the Kansai (Osaka/Kyoto) return your ICOCA and buy Suica when you get to Tokyo.

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Simply select Express Transit Card before taking the train or bus to pass through automatic ticket gates without Face ID/Touch ID (Can also be used without Face ID/Touch ID at some shops).

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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.

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