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How to Withdraw Cash with a Foreign Card

Find ATMs that accept cards issued outside Japan, and check fees and withdrawal limits.

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Check the Visa/PLUS, Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus, JCB, UnionPay, or other logo on your card

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Continue with an official service

Check the scope and preparation before opening the official site, where you can confirm the provider’s current conditions and charges.

Seven Bank ATM Locator

Search by station or address for ATM locations and hours. Also check foreign-card brands, issuer restrictions and fees before withdrawing.

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Check the official site

Choose what you need. A card issued outside Japan will not work at every ATM.

Find an ATM that accepts international cards

  1. 1Try a Seven Bank or Japan Post Bank ATM first
  2. 2Check that your card network logo is shown on the ATM
  3. 3Before withdrawing, check international-use settings, balance, and limits with your card issuer
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Useful Japanese phrases

Find an ATM

海外のカードが使えるATMはどこですか。

Kaigai no kado ga tsukaeru ATM wa doko desu ka.

Where is an ATM that accepts foreign cards?

Card retained

ATMからカードが戻りません。

ATM kara kado ga modorimasen.

The ATM did not return my card.

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