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If you're travelling to Tokyo, you might be wondering if you can purchase Pasmo and Suica cards at Haneda Airport. The good news is that you can! Both cards are available at Haneda Airport, making it convenient for visitors to purchase them upon arrival. These prepaid cards are widely used for public transportation in the Tokyo area, including trains, subways, and buses, and can also be used for shopping and vending machines. They offer a seamless way to navigate the city and its surroundings.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Can Pasmo and Suica cards be purchased at Haneda Airport? | Yes |
| Where to buy at Haneda Airport | Terminal 3 arrivals hall (vending machines), JR East Travel Service Center, JAPAN RAIL CAFÉ TOKYO |
| Where else can they be purchased? | Narita Airport, major JR stations in Tokyo, vending machines at JR East stations, ticket offices at JR East stations |
| Cost | ¥1,000, ¥2,000, ¥3,000, ¥4,000, ¥5,000, or ¥10,000 JPY |
| Deposit | ¥500 (refundable for Pasmo, non-refundable for Suica) |
| Validity | 10 years after the latest charge (Suica), 28 days (Welcome Suica and Pasmo Passport) |
| Other options | Temporary visitor transit card (no deposit, valid for 28 days), mobile app for iPhone users |
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What You'll Learn
Where to buy Pasmo and Suica cards at Haneda Airport
Haneda Airport sells Pasmo and Suica cards, which can be used for trains and buses in the greater Tokyo area, including the Tokyo Monorail that connects Haneda Airport with Tokyo.
Regular Pasmo, Suica, and ICOCA transit cards are available at train station ticket machines. Temporary visitor transit cards can also be purchased at the airport and reloaded for 28 days from the date of purchase. These can be bought at the JR East Travel Center on the Arrivals Level (2nd floor) or at the dedicated "Welcome" card ticket machine nearby.
The standard Suica card can be purchased at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 (Tokyo Monorail) Station. The Welcome Suica card is also available at the airport and can be bought at the JR EAST Travel Service Center or a Welcome Suica Ticket Vending Machine.
Both Pasmo and Suica cards can be purchased at train stations, bus company business offices, and some shops that accept them.
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Buying a Pasmo or Suica card in advance
If you want to buy a Pasmo or Suica card before your trip to Japan, you can order a card online and have it shipped to your home address. You can also add a "virtual" Suica card to your Apple Wallet if you have an iPhone. Android users will still need a physical card.
You can also choose to buy a Pasmo or Suica card when you arrive at Haneda Airport. The cards are available at the JR East Travel Service Center, at dedicated "Welcome" card ticket machines, and at vending machines in the Terminal 3 arrivals hall. However, be prepared to queue, especially during busy seasons.
The Pasmo and Suica cards are functionally identical and interchangeable, but they are issued by different companies. The Pasmo card can be purchased at train stations, bus company business offices, and some vending machines. The Suica card can be purchased at JR East stations, from the ticket office or vending machines.
Both cards can be used as regular or commuter tickets on railways and buses in the greater Tokyo area, including Keikyu and lines covered by Suica (such as JR-East). They can also be used for shopping and at vending machines.
The standard price for both cards is ¥1,000, ¥2,000, ¥3,000, ¥4,000, ¥5,000, or ¥10,000. There is also a ¥500 deposit included in the purchase price, which will be refunded when the card is returned.
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Refund policies for Pasmo and Suica cards
When you buy a Pasmo or Suica card, you pay a deposit of ¥500, which is included in the total price. This deposit will be refunded to you when you return the card.
Pasmo Card Refunds
Pasmo cards do not have any commission fee charged on refunds, so you will receive your remaining balance plus the ¥500 deposit charge in full. Pasmo card refund offices can be difficult to find, and the English level of the staff in these offices can vary. Ticket offices for Pasmo card refunds include:
- Tokyo Metro offices
- Most private lines in the Tokyo area (Tokyu, Toei, Keisei, Keikyu)
- Keikyu Line ticket office at Haneda Airport
- Keisei Line ticket office at Narita Airport
Suica Card Refunds
Suica cards can be refunded at JR East offices in the Tokyo area. There is a ¥220 refund processing fee for Suica cards, which is deducted from your remaining balance (not your deposit). If your balance is ¥0, you will still get your full ¥500 deposit back. Suica cards cannot be refunded at Haneda Airport as it is not on a JR line. Suica cards can be refunded at:
- JR East offices (Tokyo area)
- Ticket office or refund machines at Narita Airport
Welcome Suica Card Refunds
The Welcome Suica card does not require a deposit since it is meant to be kept. You cannot reclaim any unused credit at the end of your trip.
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Using a Pasmo or Suica card at Haneda Airport
As of 2025, you can purchase Pasmo and Suica cards at Haneda Airport. The cards can be bought at the JR East Travel Service Center on the Arrivals Level (2nd floor) and at a dedicated "Welcome" card ticket machine nearby. You can follow the airport signs to the monorail to find the vending machine.
The standard Suica card can be purchased for 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, 4,000, 5,000, or 10,000 JPY. The card can be topped up with cash at stations and convenience stores. The Pasmo card can be purchased for the same prices, with a ¥500 deposit included in the purchase price, which will be refunded when the card is returned. Pasmo can be charged in units of ¥1,000 at train station ticket machines and Pasmo charge machines.
Both cards can be used on the Tokyo Monorail that connects Haneda Airport with Tokyo. They can also be used at shops and vending machines within stations and towns where the cards are accepted. To use the cards at shops, you need to tell the shop assistant that you wish to use Pasmo or Suica, confirm the payment amount displayed on the terminal, and touch the card firmly onto the card reader.
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The difference between Pasmo and Suica cards
The Pasmo and Suica cards are prepaid IC (Integrated Circuit) cards that can be used to pay for transportation and shopping in Japan. They are very similar in function, but there are some differences in where they can be used and purchased.
The Suica card is issued by JR East and can be used on JR trains in the Greater Tokyo, Niigata, and Sendai regions. It can also be used on buses, at shops, and on vending machines. The card can be purchased at Haneda Airport and other major stations in Tokyo. A special version of the Suica card, called the Welcome Suica, is available to foreign tourists and can be purchased at the airport without having to show your ID. This card is valid for 28 days and does not require a deposit fee, but it does not allow for refunds. There is also a mobile app version of the Welcome Suica available for iPhones, which is valid for 180 days.
The Pasmo card is issued by Tokyo's railway, subway, and bus operators other than Japan Railways (JR). It can be used on trains, subways, and metro stations, as well as some buses. The card can be purchased at Haneda Airport, Narita Airport, and major stations in Tokyo. There is also a special version of the Pasmo card called the Pasmo Passport, which is a rechargeable travel card available to tourists. This card is valid for 3 or 5 days and can be purchased at the airport or at ticket offices and vending machines in Tokyo.
In terms of functionality, both cards are very similar and interchangeable. They can be used to pay for transportation and shopping by simply tapping the card on a reader. The main difference between the two cards is their coverage areas, with Suica being more widely accepted on JR trains and Pasmo being more commonly used on non-JR trains and buses.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can purchase Pasmo and Suica cards at Haneda Airport.
You can purchase the cards at the JR East Travel Service Center on the Arrivals Level (2nd floor) or at the dedicated "Welcome" card ticket machine.
Yes, iPhone users can add a "virtual Suica" to their Apple Wallet. You can also install a digital IC card like Suica or Pasmo on your iPhone if your Apple Wallet is linked to a MasterCard or Amex card.
Purchasing the cards at the airport can save time and provide hassle-free travel throughout Tokyo. It is also a convenient option if you plan to use the Tokyo Monorail, which connects Haneda Airport with the city.
Functionally, the cards are very similar and can be used interchangeably on trains and buses in the greater Tokyo area. The main difference is in the refund policy and where you can return the card. Pasmo cards have a refundable deposit, while Suica cards do not.
