Physical Welcome Suica: top-ups are cash only

After buying a Welcome Suica card, the author couldn't top it up by credit card at konbini or station machines: cash only. Keep some yen handy, or use a phone Suica if you want card top-ups.

Check first: One person's experience (March 2026).

Type

Hack

Category

Transport

Place

Japan-wide

Saving

avoid getting stuck at the gate

For

tourist

Posted

Mar 16, 2026

Last checked

Oct 21, 2026

Source

@antarik ↗

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