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    How to add Suica to Apple Wallet

    Adding Suica to Apple Wallet takes a few minutes and lets you skip the queue at ticket machines. Here is exactly how to do it on iPhone.

    01

    What you need

    • iPhone 8 or later, running iOS 16 or newer.
    • An Apple ID with region set to Japan or United States. Most non Japan regions also work now.
    • A credit card supported by Apple Pay.
    02

    Step by step

    • Open Wallet on your iPhone.
    • Tap the plus icon, then Transit Card.
    • Pick Suica and the amount to load, minimum 500 yen.
    • Confirm with Face ID or Touch ID, then add to Apple Pay.
    • The Suica appears in Wallet, ready to tap at gates.
    03

    Tips

    • Top up any time in Wallet, no station visit needed.
    • Hold the phone flat to the gate sensor, no need to wake the screen.
    • Use Express Mode to skip Face ID at gates.

    Check your Suica balance with one tap

    Our free IC card app reads the balance and recent trips from any Suica, Pasmo or ICOCA card. Available for iPhone and Android.

    Frequently asked questions

    Quick answers to common questions.

    Do I need a Japanese Apple ID?

    No. Most country Apple IDs can add Suica directly now.

    Can I use Mobile Suica with the JR Pass?

    They complement each other. Use the JR Pass at manned shinkansen gates and Mobile Suica for subway, buses and shops.

    Will my balance carry over from a plastic card?

    Only with Mobile Suica on certain Android phones. iPhone users start a fresh balance.

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