The page below highlighted how Japanese IC cards can simplify your life, and now it’s time to demonstrate how to install one on your phone. In this guide, we will focus on the Mobile version of PASMO. Unlike the physical IC cards that necessitate a visit to the stations, the process for obtaining the Mobile version is considerably more convenient.
Table of Contents
Quick Video Guide
A quick guide to introduce PASMO and Suica, and how to add them to your mobile phone.
Preparation for installing on iPhone and Apple Watch
Prior to install the mobile PASMO on your devices, please review the list of supported models and the necessary preparations outlined below.
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Supported Models |
iPhone8 or later models with iOS 14.0 installed, watch OS7.0 or later |
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What You Need |
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Steps for installing on iPhone
Please follow the instruction below.
Open the Wallet app and tap “+” button.
Tap “Travel Card” on the “Add to Wallet” page.
Tap “PASMO” on the “Travel Card” page, and tap “Continue”.
Please select the amount you want to add and note that the minimum you can add is 1,000 yen.
Agree to the membership terms and conditions.
#1 How to top up on iPhone
Please follow the instruction below.
Open the Wallet app and tap Suica.
Tap “Add Money.”
Enter the amount you want to top up.
Select the payment card and use Face ID or Touch ID to complete the transaction.
Steps for installing on Apple Watch
Please follow the instruction below.
Open the Watch App on your iPhone, tap “Wallet&Apple Pay.”
Tap “Add Card”, and follow the instructions, and tap “Continue.”
Tap “Travel Card”
Please select the amount you want to add and note that the minimum you can add is 1,000 yen.
Agree to the membership terms and conditions.
#2 How to top up on Apple Watch
Please follow the instruction below.
Open the Wallet app and tap “PASMO.”
Tap “Add Money.”
Enter the amount you want to top up.
Select the payment card and use Face ID or Touch ID to complete the transaction.
How to use for everyday life
At Stations or Buses
You can simply use Mobile PASMO by holding the upper part of your iPhone or Apple Watch over the IC reader. There’s no need to open the dedicated app or use Touch ID for authentication.
At Stores
The sticker below serves as a guide to stores where you can make payments using PASMO. To make a payment, simply inform the counter staff that you’d like to pay using Mobile PASMO, and then position the upper part of your iPhone or Apple Watch over the IC reader. There’s no requirement to open the dedicated app or utilize Touch ID for this process.
In light of JR East Japan’s temporary suspension of registered PASMO and Suica IC card sales for transportation due to the global semiconductor shortage, the significance of the mobile IC card version becomes increasingly apparent. While the installation process may seem intricate, in reality, it takes just 5 seconds if you already have Apple Wallet. We hope the guide provided above proves to be helpful in simplifying the process.
The information of this page is based on PASMO’s official website.
Reference: PASMO Co., Ltd, Apple PayのPASMO, August 2023, https://www.pasmo.co.jp/mp/app/
