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JRE CARD

Station-building shopping card · Viewcard (JR East) · Credit cards

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A View card, first year free then ¥524, returning up to 3.5% at eligible JRE Card preferred station-building stores while also benefiting Suica and JR East use.

Highlights

  • Up to 3.5% at eligible station-building stores
  • Suica and JR East travel benefits
  • First year free
Things to consider
  • Geographic and merchant concentration
  • Terms were scheduled to change from Sep 1, 2026

Fees: First year free, then ¥524; up to 3.5% at eligible station-building stores.

Card facts

Network
Visa, Mastercard or JCB.
Annual fee
First year free, then ¥524 including tax.
Fee waiver
First year free; no standing waiver thereafter.
Rewards
Earns JRE POINT.
Base earning
Up to 3.5% at eligible JRE Card preferred station-building stores; around 0.5% on other spend. Terms were scheduled to change from September 1, 2026.
Bonus conditions
The 3.5% rate applies only at eligible preferred station-building merchants.
Point expiry
Not confirmed in reviewed official material (not the same as “no”)
Redemption
Not confirmed in reviewed official material (not the same as “no”)
Foreign transaction fee
Foreign-currency use incurs the issuer-designated overseas processing charge; verify the current percentage before travelling.
Insurance
Any insurance benefit is conditional and follows the current guide with limits and exclusions.
Purchase protection
Not confirmed in reviewed official material (not the same as “no”)
Airport lounge
Not confirmed in reviewed official material (not the same as “no”)
Transit
Integrates with Suica and JR East ticketing.
Digital wallets
Not confirmed in reviewed official material (not the same as “no”)
Family cards
Family cards are available under the issuer fee and eligibility conditions.
ETC card
Not confirmed in reviewed official material (not the same as “no”)
Stated eligibility
Applicants must satisfy the issuer-stated age, income/status and other conditions; issuance and limits remain subject to screening. No approval-likelihood claim is made.
Application
Apply through the issuer channel. The issuer, not this site, decides issuance and the credit limit.
Payment settings
One-time, installment, bonus and revolving choices have different availability, fees and conditions; verify the selected setting.
Revolving payment
Revolving payment incurs the issuer-disclosed fee. Confirm automatic-revolving enrollment and any later-payment conversion before and after applying.
Cash advance
Not confirmed in reviewed official material (not the same as “no”)
Limitations
Terms, rates, benefits, insurance and campaigns can change. Verify the dated issuer material before applying; no approval ranking or foreign-resident eligibility claim is made.

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