Suica¶
Baseline Sources and Facts¶
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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. |