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JR East / Suica commuter card · Viewcard (JR East) · Credit cards

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A ¥524 card whose value comes from Mobile Suica, JR East ticketing and JRE POINT multipliers rather than ordinary 0.5% spending; a specialist commuter card.

Highlights

  • JRE POINT on Mobile Suica charge and JR East travel
  • Suica commuter-pass and ticketing integration
  • Low ¥524 fee
Things to consider
  • Limited value outside JR East territory
  • Ordinary shopping rate is only ~0.5%

Fees: ¥524 annual fee; a specialist Suica/JR East commuter card.

Card facts

Network
Visa, Mastercard or JCB.
Annual fee
¥524 including tax for the primary card.
Fee waiver
No standing annual fee waiver.
Rewards
Earns JRE POINT.
Base earning
Around 0.5% on ordinary spend, with higher JRE POINT rates on Mobile Suica charge and eligible JR East travel.
Bonus conditions
Mobile Suica charge and JR East travel multipliers apply only to eligible transactions.
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 Mobile Suica, commuter passes 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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