Tourist PASMO Announced for International Visitors
PASMO announced a new prepaid Tourist PASMO card for international visitors, with sales beginning in May 2026. The card is valid for 28 days, requires no deposit and can be used on compatible transport and for cashless payments.
PASMO announced that a new Tourist PASMO prepaid IC card would go on sale for international visitors in May 2026.
The card is valid for 28 days and can be used on railways, subways and buses that accept compatible nationwide transport IC cards. It can also be used for payments at many convenience stores, vending machines, lockers and participating shops.
Tourist PASMO requires no deposit and can be recharged during its validity period. However, unused stored value cannot be refunded, so travellers should avoid adding more money than they expect to spend.
Initial sales locations include ticket machines and counters connected to Narita and Haneda airports. Available card values and accepted payment methods can differ by location.
The card succeeds PASMO PASSPORT, which was discontinued in 2024. Visitors using a compatible smartphone may also wish to compare mobile PASMO or mobile Suica before deciding which option is most convenient.
The card is valid for 28 days and can be used on railways, subways and buses that accept compatible nationwide transport IC cards. It can also be used for payments at many convenience stores, vending machines, lockers and participating shops.
Tourist PASMO requires no deposit and can be recharged during its validity period. However, unused stored value cannot be refunded, so travellers should avoid adding more money than they expect to spend.
Initial sales locations include ticket machines and counters connected to Narita and Haneda airports. Available card values and accepted payment methods can differ by location.
The card succeeds PASMO PASSPORT, which was discontinued in 2024. Visitors using a compatible smartphone may also wish to compare mobile PASMO or mobile Suica before deciding which option is most convenient.
Reference:
The Economic Times
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