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can travel all over the metro Tokyo area <br class="u-sp-none">and use participating railway and bus networks across Japan<sup>*</sup> simply <br class="u-sp-none">by touching your card at the ticket gate or at the farebox on the bus.</p> <div class="c-text u-text--fs13 u-text--lh20 u-text--co-note u-text--in1em"> <p>*Note that PASMO is not accepted on all train and bus networks in Japan.</p> </div> </div> <figure class="p-aboutFeature-main__image"> <img src="/assets/webp/about/img-aboutFeature-main-sp.webp" alt="" class="u-pc-none"> <img src="/assets/webp/about/img-aboutFeature-main-pc.webp" alt="" class="u-sp-none"> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-section"> <div class="c-section__inner"> <a href="https://m.unionpayintl.com/cardholderServ/serviceCenter/wap/merchant/843820624395?type=1" target="_blank"> <figure class="c-thumb u-image--noBorder"> <img src="/visitors/assets/webp/common/bnr_unionpay_sp.webp" alt="用银联卡充值，最高立减1000日元／Top up with UnionPay card, Enjoy up to 1000 yen off *活动详情见银联官网 Please Check UnionPay International Website *Suica is a registered trademark of East Japan Railway Company. Registered in JPO. *PASMO is a trademark of PASMO Co., Ltd." class="u-pc-none"> <img src="/visitors/assets/webp/common/bnr_unionpay_pc.webp" alt="用银联卡充值，最高立减1000日元／Top up with UnionPay card, Enjoy up to 1000 yen off *活动详情见银联官网 Please Check UnionPay International Website *Suica is a registered trademark of East Japan Railway Company. Registered in JPO. *PASMO is a trademark of PASMO Co., Ltd." class="u-sp-none"> </figure> </a> </div> </div> <div class="c-section"> <div class="c-section__inner"> <h2 class="c-heading c-heading--secondary u-margin--md">PASMO types</h2>  <div class="c-column u-margin--xl"> <div class="c-column__inner"> <ul class="c-column__items"> <li class="c-column__item"> <div class="c-media c-media--horizontal"> <div class="c-media__items"> <div class="c-media__item"> <div class="c-media__inner"> <div class="c-media__texts"> <p class="c-media__title">Blank PASMO card</p> <div class="c-media__text"> <p>Anyone can use this PASMO.</p> <div class="c-media__note u-text--in1em u-margin--xxs"> <p>* Note that this type cannot be reissued if lost.</p> <p>* Note that because this type uses adult fares, it cannot be used by children.</p> <p>* Note that this can be used to purchase a blank bus commuter pass.</p> </div> <p class="u-text--co-caution">The sale of blank PASMO has been temporarily suspended.</p> </div> </div> <figure class="c-media__image"> <img src="/visitors/assets/webp/normalpasmo/img-normalpasmoIndex-list-01.webp" alt=""> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="c-media__item"> <div class="c-media__inner"> <div class="c-media__texts"> <p class="c-media__title">Personalized PASMO card</p> <div class="c-media__text"> <p>Only the person whose name is on the PASMO can use this type. This can be reissued when lost.</p> <div class="c-media__note u-text--in1em u-margin--xxs"> <p>* Note that your name, gender, date of birth and phone number must be registered when purchasing this type.</p> <p>* Note that a service fee is charged when reissuing a lost card.</p> </div> </div> </div> <figure class="c-media__image"> <img src="/visitors/assets/webp/normalpasmo/img-normalpasmoIndex-list-02.webp" alt=""> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="c-media__item"> <div class="c-media__inner"> <div class="c-media__texts"> <p class="c-media__title">Child PASMO</p> <div class="c-media__text"> <p>The bearer of this type of PASMO can ride using children's fares. This can be reissued when lost.</p> <div class="c-media__note u-text--in1em"> <p>* Note that a new Child PASMO cannot be purchased if you already have another Child PASMO or Child Suica.</p> <p>* Note that an official form of identification that confirms the bearer's age must be presented to purchase this type.</p> <p>* Note that a service fee is charged when reissuing a lost card.</p> <p>* Note The Child PASMO is valid up to March 31 of the year they turn 12. The card can continue to be used as an adult PASMO by completing the necessary procedures from April 1 onward.</p> </div> </div> </div> <figure class="c-media__image"> <img src="/visitors/assets/webp/normalpasmo/img-normalpasmoIndex-list-03.webp" alt=""> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="c-media__item"> <div class="c-media__inner"> <div class="c-media__texts"> <p class="c-media__title">Commuter Pass</p> <div class="c-media__text"> <p>This is a Personalized PASMO card that can be used as a commuter pass. Topping up the pass makes it possible to calculate fares simply by touching it to the ticket gate reader when traveling outside the commuter pass route.</p> <div class="c-media__note u-text--in1em"> <p>* Note that some commuter pass types and areas may not be available for the Commuter Pass. Talk to the operator for further details when purchasing your pass.</p> <p>* Note that bus commuter pass information is not printed on the pass.</p> </div> </div> </div> <figure class="c-media__image"> <img src="/visitors/assets/webp/normalpasmo/img-normalpasmoIndex-list-04.webp" alt=""> </figure> </div> </div> <div class="c-media__item"> <div class="c-media__inner"> <div class="c-media__texts"> <p class="c-media__title">Child PASMO Commuter Pass</p> <div class="c-media__text"> <p>This is a Personalized PASMO card that can be used as a commuter pass for children. Topping up the pass makes it possible to calculate fares simply by touching it to the ticket gate reader when traveling outside the commuter pass route.</p> <div class="c-media__note u-text--in1em"> <p>* Note that some commuter pass types and areas may not be available for the Commuter Pass. Talk to the operator for further details when purchasing your pass.</p> <p>* Note that bus commuter pass information is not printed on the pass.</p> <p>* Note that child fares apply to the stored fare on the pass.</p> <p>* Note The Child PASMO is valid up to March 31 of the year they turn 12. The card can continue to be used as an adult PASMO by completing the necessary procedures from April 1 onward.</p> </div> </div> </div> <figure class="c-media__image"> <img src="/visitors/assets/webp/normalpasmo/img-normalpasmoIndex-list-05.webp" alt=""> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-section u-margin--xl"> <div class="c-section__inner"> <h2 class="c-heading c-heading--secondary">Areas where PASMO can be used and compatible cards</h2> <div class="c-text u-text--pc-fs17 u-text--pc-lh30 u-text--sp-fs15 u-text--sp-lh27 u-text--we-medium u-text--pc-al-center u-margin--xs"> <p>Your PASMO can be used in the following areas.<br class="u-sp-none">These 10 different cards can also be used in PASMO and Suica areas<sup>*</sup>.</p> </div> <div class="c-text u-text--fs13 u-text--lh20 u-text--co-note u-text--in1em u-text--pc-al-center u-margin--sm"> <p> * Note that these cards cannot be used on some lines, so make sure to talk to the train and bus operators.<br> (Only PASMO and Suica IC cards can be used for the Kanto Railway and Chiba Monorail.) </p> </div> <div class="p-availableArea u-margin--xs"> <div class="u-margin--sm"> <figure class="p-normalpasmoLead__card"> <img src="/visitors/en/assets/webp/top/img-Index-availableArea-sp.webp" alt="" class="u-pc-none"> <img src="/visitors/en/assets/webp/top/img-Index-availableArea-pc.webp" alt="" class="u-sp-none"> </figure> </div> <ul class="p-availableArea__lists"> <li class="p-availableArea__list p-availableArea__list--hokkaido"> <ul class="p-availableArea__items"> <li class="p-availableArea__item"> <a href="https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html" target="_blank"> <div class="p-availableArea__inner"> <div class="p-availableArea__texts"> <div class="p-availableArea__link"> <p class="c-link"><i class="c-icn" aria-hidden="true"></i><span>Kitaca</span></p> </div> </div> <figure class="p-availableArea__image"><img src="/global/assets/webp/img-kitaca.webp" 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class="p-availableArea__list p-availableArea__list--kyushu"> <ul class="p-availableArea__items"> <li class="p-availableArea__item"> <a href="http://subway.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/eng/" target="_blank"> <div class="p-availableArea__inner"> <div class="p-availableArea__texts"> <div class="p-availableArea__link"> <p class="c-link"><i class="c-icn" aria-hidden="true"></i><span>HAYAKAKEN</span></p> </div> </div> <figure class="p-availableArea__image"><img src="/global/assets/webp/img-hayakaken.webp" alt="HAYAKAKEN"></figure> </div> </a> </li> <li class="p-availableArea__item"> <a href="http://www.nishitetsu.co.jp/" target="_blank"> <div class="p-availableArea__inner"> <div class="p-availableArea__texts"> <div class="p-availableArea__link"> <p class="c-link"><i class="c-icn" aria-hidden="true"></i><span>nimoca</span></p> </div> </div> <figure class="p-availableArea__image"><img src="/global/assets/webp/img-nimoca.webp" alt="nimoca"></figure> </div> </a> </li> <li class="p-availableArea__item"> <a href="http://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/" target="_blank"> <div class="p-availableArea__inner"> <div class="p-availableArea__texts"> <div class="p-availableArea__link"> <p class="c-link"><i class="c-icn" aria-hidden="true"></i><span>SUGOCA</span></p> </div> </div> <figure class="p-availableArea__image"><img src="/global/assets/webp/img-sugoca.webp" alt="SUGOCA"></figure> </div> </a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="c-text u-text--fs13 u-text--lh20 u-text--co-note u-margin--lg"> <p>* Note that PiTaPa does not support electronic money nationwide mutual use.</p> </div> <div class="p-aboutLead__supplement"> <dl class="p-icMark"> <dt> <figure class="p-icMark__image"> <img src="/global/assets/img/icon-ic.svg" alt=""> <figcaption class="p-icMark__caption">This symbol indicates a transportation IC card that can be used across the entire country.</figcaption> </figure> </dt> <dd> <p class="p-icMark__text"><em>It can be used</em> on trains<br>and buses.</p> </dd> </dl> <div 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