Can foreigners use mobile Suica in Japan

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.

Prepaid IC Cards in Japan: Suica, Pasmo, Icoca

The Suica is a prepaid e-money card for moving around and shopping. There is no more need to buy a ticket from a vending machine. Just touch your Suica to the ...

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If you are wanting to add this card to Apple Pay / Wallet on your iPhone then that will depend on the Apple ID that you have logged in with.

For example, if you have Apple ID with India as a country then you will not be able to add the Suica Card to Apple Pay.

Instead you may try this:

1. Download the Mobile Suica app: Visit the App Store and download the Mobile Suica app onto your device.
2. Create a Mobile Suica account: Open the Mobile Suica app and create a new account by providing the required information, such as your name, email address, and payment details. You may need to register a credit card or use other payment methods to top up your Mobile Suica balance.
3. Add funds to your Mobile Suica account: Once your account is set up, you can add funds to your Mobile Suica account using various payment methods available within the app.
4. Use Mobile Suica for payments: With funds loaded onto your Mobile Suica account, you can use your smartphone to make payments at supported locations, including transportation gates, convenience stores, and other participating merchants.