Originally Posted by
kansaiflyer
Thanks, lax01. Let me see if I understand you: Are you saying there were not many machines where you could charge your Pasmo with Japanese cash?
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a good chunk of the machines require you to insert the suica card (like an ATM), which is not possible for your phone.
https://kimi.wiki/life/charge-suica
Some of them allow you to place card on the surface, which would work for your iPhone.
I had an convenience store ATM, which opened up the drawer to reveal the surface, to top up suica. Not sure if you want to put your phone there