Automatic teller machines (ATM) are a service known and used throughout the world. These devices give us the possibility of withdrawing money from our account, in cash, directly from the ATM. ATMs are very useful for international travelers as they provide cash, in local currency, with an affordable exchange rate.
When traveling to Japan, ATMs marked as international ATMs can be very useful. Cash payment is the most common method in Japan , and many stores and restaurants lack the necessary devices to accept credit or debit card payments.
Now you may be wondering Where are the ATMs in Japan
What kind of cards are accepted? Is there any trick Database to withdraw money with less commission ? Keep these recommendations in mind to make a currency exchange and get cash without problems and easily.
Where can you get money in Japan?
First of all, you should know that not all ATMs in Japan accept cards issued abroad. In other words, if your card was issued in your home country, you may have a hard time finding an ATM that will accept your card.
However, there are more than 30,000 ATMs in the country available for international travelers, marked as international ATMs. Here is a selection of the best places to withdraw money in Japan.
Seven Eleven Stores
There are more than 10,000 Seven-Eleven stores in the country with international ATMs , where you can use cards such as Visa, Plus, American Express, Cirrus, among others, including chip cards. You have a menu in English on the screen and also the stores are open 24 hours a day.
Japanese post offices Japan has more than 20,000 post offices and all of them have
ATMs that accept credit and debit cards that have been issued JA Phone Number internationally. However, the Maestro and Mastercard cards could give you a problem , so we recommend that you have an extra card as an alternative.
In major cities, such as Tokyo, post office ATMs are available 24 hours a day , except for Sundays and public holidays. In smaller centers, it is generally closed on weekends and follows an opening and closing time of 9am to 4pm (or 7am to 6pm). Chip cards may not be accepted at Post Office ATMs. The international post office ATM service sets a withdrawal limit of 20,000 yen per day.
