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Am going on holiday to Japan. Have got Yen currency out already, but knowing how expensive Japan is, I would like to take a cash card in case I run out. I have a Visa Debit Card with First Direct Bank and a M & S credit card. On previous trips to the USA and Europe, I have used the Post Office Travel Card, which proved quite satisfactory.
I am looking for low transaction fees and cards that would be readily accepted throughout Japan. Ideas please?
I am looking for low transaction fees and cards that would be readily accepted throughout Japan. Ideas please?
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I apologise that my post doesn't directly answer your question but, while researching it, I've come across some information which might be useful to you, so I thought that I'd post anyway.
It seems that you might need to keep an eye open for 7/11 convenience stores, which look like this:
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That's based upon reading this, on the official website of the Japanese tourist authority:
"Japan is largely a cash based society, so you can expect to pay in cash at most restaurants. Carrying large amounts of cash is commonplace; something the level of safety in Japan allows.
When you want to withdraw money, you can use your debit or credit card at cash machines inside 7/11 convenience stores, which are located all over Japan, even in the countryside. Japanese banks and other convenience stores do not widely accept withdrawals using overseas cards."
(Source: https:/
That's confirmed on Wikitravel, which provides a great deal more relevant information:
https:/
(Scroll down to the paragraph beginning "Japanese ATMs generally do not accept foreign cards . . . " and read on from there).
Hoping that helps (a bit, anyway)!
It seems that you might need to keep an eye open for 7/11 convenience stores, which look like this:
http://
That's based upon reading this, on the official website of the Japanese tourist authority:
"Japan is largely a cash based society, so you can expect to pay in cash at most restaurants. Carrying large amounts of cash is commonplace; something the level of safety in Japan allows.
When you want to withdraw money, you can use your debit or credit card at cash machines inside 7/11 convenience stores, which are located all over Japan, even in the countryside. Japanese banks and other convenience stores do not widely accept withdrawals using overseas cards."
(Source: https:/
That's confirmed on Wikitravel, which provides a great deal more relevant information:
https:/
(Scroll down to the paragraph beginning "Japanese ATMs generally do not accept foreign cards . . . " and read on from there).
Hoping that helps (a bit, anyway)!
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