Snipping a bit of another thread since this is relevant for repeat visitors with Mobile Suica
Originally Posted by
freecia
My mobile Suica was a little glitchy boarding Keikyu at HND upon arrival and the error condition was cleared/reset by the agent at the desk with the contact pad on the counter. So I carry a backup card and a bit of coinage just in case.
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ETA: Ah, glitch could have been the 6 month non-used Mobile Suica lock.
https://atadistance.net/2018/04/26/u...he-suica-lock/ The "SF" menu icon in Mobile Suica app does indicate I rode before adding more credit.
Also relevant - bring a power bank for your iPhone, especially if you're using your phone for maps.
https://atadistance.net/2017/11/10/a...d-battery-fud/
I don't use my apple watch for navigation/LTE so it doesn't run flat. Could be a good reason to keep the suica on an iWatch vs iPhone if you have both options.