Suica on iPhone: Our complete guide for the e Suica in Japan

E Suica, virtual Suica, digital Suica or even dematerialized Suica... You may have heard about the arrival of the Suica card on your phone!

This is a Japanese prepaid transport card, one of the many IC cards available. You're probably also familiar with the Pasmo or the ICOCA? All these cards are the same! Their names and logos change according to their region of origin and the company selling them. The Suica, for example, is sold by JR East in Tokyo, and the ICOCA by JR West in Kansai. But there's no difference in use: they can be used on almost any subway, train or tramway line in any part of Japan. All you have to do is top it up by handing over money. You can even pay in konbinis, the famous Japanese mini-markets, and in certain other stores and restaurants. It's a must-have for anyone traveling in Japan! You can even couple this card with a JR Pass, using lines other than the JR easily.

IC (integrated circuit) logo for Japanese smart cards

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