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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 5:06 pm
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Originally Posted by ElevatorEnthusiast
As discussed, if you have an iPhone, you should use the regular Suica via Apple Wallet. It does not expire after 180 days. I have not had an issue using it with more than 6 months' gap by adding amount to balance via Apple Pay (US-based MasterCard works at least - I have not tried Visa).

If you're going to Kansai, you can easily buy a physical Icoca from the ticket machines, as well.
I was successful with charging my Mobile Suica via US-based Visa CC just now.
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