Recently we received the good news that JR East would start Selling his Suica cards in the fall, but no specific date was given. However, Tokyo Metro has not announced the availability of its Pasmo cards.
The good news is that we now have a confirmed date. As reported by NHK Newsthe sale of registered Suica and Pasmo cards will be Sunday, September 1stLast year, both IC cards from Tokyo exposed Due to a global shortage of semiconductors, supply has been suspended indefinitely – with the exception of certain cards, such as special cards for foreign tourists.
“Registered cards” means that buyers must provide details such as name and phone number that will be linked to the card. This is a quick process that can be done directly at the point of sale. These registered cards are useful in case you lose your card. You can then block the lost card and transfer the balance to your new card. At the time of writing, there is no news on when unregistered IC cards will be available.
The news report also states that the Welcome, Suica Sales of cards for foreign tourists will resume at major railway stations such as Tokyo Station and Shibuya Station. Previously, these cards could only be purchased at Narita and Haneda airports.
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