Originally Posted by
railroadtycoon
Also Surutto Kansai isn't a IC card like Suica, but a old prepaid style card, similar to the older PASSNET system phased out, (but can still be used if you have one) in the Tokyo Region.
Actually, most systems no longer accept PASSNET, although you can get a full refund (!) of existing PASSNET cards from station attendants at most stations, and via machines at some stations (Tokyu lines for example have a PASSNET conversion option on many automated ticket machines). Your only options in Tokyo now are a ticket or an IC card for the most part.