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Old May 25, 2019 | 10:13 am
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Originally Posted by AlwaysAisle
Yes, for long distance train tickets. For commuter train tickets, no. But again, for commuter trains I always use ticket machine and pay cash. Ticket machine for commuter trains do not accept credit card. Never stood in line at manned ticket window to purchase 200 yen ticket from Shinjuku to Shinagawa using credit card...
Credit Card is accepted for any JR fare, at the staffed ticket counter, including 180 yen commuter ticket. Obviously it's a waste of time to line up for such a ticket. I don't know if they give you funny looks.

But with SUICA Apple Pay, no need to line up and pay any fare with CC.
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