I have both the app and the wallet versions.
I added the wallet one first by going to wallet and clicking the plus sign (➕)
I then topped it off to 20,000¥ max
I downloaded the Suica app so that I could get access to the Suica card number to add to my Shinkansen and other train reservations.
I am madly in. Love with the Suica card
I use it on the daily and pretty much anywhere that accepts card payments and electronic payments. Convenience stores like Lawson , 7-11, department stores , some mom and pop stores , trains , subways , buses , cable car and light rails. I mean I have been using it extensively.
When you’re ready to use it you do absolutely nothing but point the phone at the reader. In the beginning I was opening up the wallet version kkke I’m paying but really all you need to do is tell the person you will pay by Suica and then they set it up and you click it with your phone. So easy.
On my Shinkansen rides I just hold it over the reader at the station when you’re entering through the turnstile and out pops my tickets
On subways , limited express trains ,local trains buses and trams, I just tap on and off like it’s nothing.
It will be your best friend.
Hope this helps
Edited: 2:39 pm, April 24, 2024