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Suica

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Field Values
Programme type other
Source layers official, user_reported
Routes / regions / hotels Japan
Currencies JPY

Community-Learned Rules and Datapoints

Claim 15617 (user verified, risk: low)

Welcome Suica cards (issued at Narita and Haneda airports due to regular Suica shortages) expire strictly in 28 days, and any remaining balance is non-refundable and will be forfeited.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer official
Merchant JR East
Programme Suica
Programme type other
Points currency JPY
Expiry rule Expires 28 days from activation; remaining balance is forfeited
Award route / region Japan
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2024-11-26
Last seen 2024-11-26T00:49:07+00:00
Observed result Users confirm regular Suica is out of stock at NRT/HND, forcing the purchase of Welcome Suica which expires in 28 days
Public/official layer Welcome Suica cards are valid for 28 days only. No refunds are given for any remaining balance.
Caveat Ensure the card balance is fully spent at convenience stores, vending machines, or restaurants before leaving Japan

Claim 15612 (user verified, risk: low)

Welcome Suica cards expire in 28 days with all remaining balance forfeited. They are currently reported as out of stock at Narita and Haneda airports, though regular Suica cards remain available at major Tokyo stations.

Field Value
Status active
Confidence high
Source layer user_reported
Merchant Suica
Programme Suica
Programme type other
Expiry rule Expires 28 days from activation
Award route / region Japan
Devaluation risk low
Last verified 2024-11-26
Last seen 2024-11-26T00:57:56+00:00
Observed result Users confirmed Welcome Suica is OOS at NRT/HND but regular Suica is available at major Tokyo stations; balance must be spent at convenience stores, McDonald's, etc.
Public/official layer Welcome Suica is valid for 28 days and no refunds are given for any remaining balance.
Caveat Ensure you empty the Welcome Suica balance before leaving Japan as it is non-refundable.