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Originally Posted by jasonchua
There's a very good and simple guide to Japanese currency here.
Most foreigners don't know that you CANNOT use your ATM card in Japanese ATMs. |
THat is a good guide. Also note that I tried my VISA card and ATM card at many places that had signs printed that said they could take my card (all the marks on the back of your card) but 9 times out of 10 it didn't work. "That's only if you made the account in Japan" they would say.
Of course, your VISA card will work when you want to buy something at at a department store, but don't expect to be able to use a VISA at a fast-food restaurant or supermarket. Those tend to be cash-only establishments (or it's a pain in the butt to use a card, and all the people in line behind you will be waiting 10 minutes while the cashier calls the manager to process a foreign credit card).