East Japan Railway Company (JR East) will add a code payment service to Mobile Suica in Japan, with service starting in autumn 2026.
Separate from the current stored fare (SF) balance, JR East will build a server-side balance system and add a code payment feature that can be used for purchases exceeding the current cap of 20,000 yen. Users will be able to charge up to 300,000 yen.
In addition to send/receive value transfers, linking a View Card (JR East’s credit card) will let users make code payments using their credit card limit without preloading funds. Coupon features and region- or store-limited value will also be supported.
The Suica Penguin, which has served as Suica’s image character since the product’s debut in 2001, will “graduate” at the end of fiscal 2026 in Japan, and a new image character will be introduced. JR East will also run campaigns for fans.
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