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Your Existing Card

Zero preparation needed — use your current debit or credit card.

3.5
Score

Overview

Your existing bank card works at most ATMs in Japan including 7-Eleven and Japan Post. Expect 1-3% foreign transaction fees plus your bank's exchange rate markup of 2-5%.

Key features

method
Your existing card
exchange rate
Bank rate (2-5% markup)
fees
1-3% foreign transaction
setup required
None
atm withdrawal
Most ATMs
best for
No preparation needed

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Zero preparation needed
  • Works immediately on arrival
  • No new apps to learn

Could be better

  • Foreign transaction fees 1-3% on every purchase
  • ATM fees from both banks
  • Worst exchange rate of all options

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