Add e-money & debit or credit cards to the Google Wallet app (Japan only)

In Japan, you can add e-money and debit or credit cards as payment methods in your Google Wallet.

Contactless payments

When you add a contactless payment method to Google Wallet, you can make purchases with your Android device in stores that support contactless payments.

• e-money: Suica, Edy, Waon, nanaco, and PASMO
  • Most credit cards issued in Japan can be used to add money.
• Prepaid, debit, or credit card: QUICPay, iD, VISA Touch, and Mastercard Tap & Go

Learn which payment methods are supported.

For third-party payment apps that use Google Accounts, like iD, QUICPay, Mobile Suica, and Mobile PASMO, use the same Google Account that you use in Google Wallet.

Your device must run Android 9 or higher to use payment cards. To use e-money, QUICPay, and iD cards, you’ll need an Android device that supports Osaifu-Keitai.

Learn more about device requirements for Google Wallet.

Online purchases

• Purchase in Google products like Google Play, YouTube, or Google Store.
• Purchase in apps or websites that support Google Wallet. Find supported online merchants.

Add a card

Add an e-money card

Important:

• To add an e-money card, your device must be Osaifu-Keitai compatible.
• Your device can only hold one e-money card per type at a time.

You can create an e-money card from Google Wallet. To add PASMO, go to Add PASMO to Google Wallet.

1. On your device, open the Google Wallet app .
2. At the bottom, tap Add to Wallet .
3. Tap e-money.
4. Select the e-money card that you want to add.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Add a prepaid, debit, or credit card

1. On your device, open the Google Wallet app .
2. At the bottom, tap Add to Wallet .
3. Tap Payment card.
4. Enter your card info.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Charge an e-money card

You can add money to an e-money card from Google Wallet or in-stores with cash.

From Google Wallet

Important: For nanaco, you must add money in-store.

1. On your device, open the Google Wallet app .
2. Tap the e-money card that you want to charge Add money.
3. Add or choose the payment method. Learn which payment methods are supported.
4. Input the amount of money you want to top up.
5. Tap Add money.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

From a store

Important: To add money to an e-money card in-store, you must use cash.

1. Go to a store that supports e-money top up.
2. Ask the cashier to charge your e-money card.
   • Be sure to mention the type of e-money card that you want to add money to.
3. Pay in cash.
4. Tap your phone on the card reader.
5. Check your Google Wallet balance for the updated funds.
   • If the balance doesn't update automatically, in the card details screen, tap the update spinner.

Delete a card

When you delete a debit or credit card from Google Wallet, it’s removed from your device. You won't be able to access it from Google Wallet or other applications.

E-money cards with a balance can be removed from Google Wallet but will remain on your phone.

Important:

• To completely delete your e-money card or manage your balance, go to the e-money service provider app or website.
• To transfer your e-money card to a new device, follow the instructions in Transfer cards from an old device to a new one.

1. On your device, open the Google Wallet app .
2. Tap the card that you want to delete.
3. At the top right, tap More Delete card.

Transfer cards between devices

You can transfer Suica or PASMO between devices. For other e-money, find instructions to transfer your card:

• Suica
• Edy
• nanaco
• WAON
• PASMO
• QUICPay or iD transfers: Remove the card from the old device and add it to the new one.

If you have issues, contact your e-money service provider for help.

Review transactions

Important: If many transactions happen in a short time, Google Wallet may not show all your transaction details.

Find all transactions, such as purchases, credit and in-store charges, and gifts, in your card’s transaction history in Google Wallet.

1. On your device, open the Google Wallet app .
2. Tap the card that you want to review.

Protect a lost device

If your device is lost or stolen:

• Find, lock, or erase your device remotely with Find My Device.
  • The device must be online.
  • For e-money cards, contact your service provider to stop the e-money mobile service on your phone.
  • This deletes credit, debit, or prepaid cards that you added for QUICPay or iD.
• Contact your carrier's Remote Lock service.

Still need help?

If you still have issues or any questions, you can ask the community or contact us.