Has Anyone Bought a Japan Rail Pass from JapanRailPass.net Using a Debit Card?

lakers1222 on 09/04/2023 - 23:37
Last edited 10/04/2023 - 10:43

Hi Japanese travelers,

I am about to purchase a JR pass from japanrailpass.net. Its been featured multiple times in OzBargain and seems to be an official seller.

Does anyone know if I can use a debit card (not credit card) to purchase it. My credit card charges 3.4% on international transactions.

Thanks guys
(First time I'm going to japan, and I don't want to stress about problems when I'm there)

Edit:
Thanks everyone. I have purchased with my debit card. You guys just saved me a tonne. I owe you one OzBargain :)

Comments

Nillionaire on 10/04/2023 - 05:26

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I haven't bought that but I have made many transactions using a debit card in places where it said credit card was required. Unless there's any particular reason why it would have to be credit, I think credit card includes debit cards and charge cards. You think they'll reject an Amex Black because it's technically a charge card and not a credit card?

But yeah since your case is for overseas, hopefully someone has experience with the Japan Rail Pass. Try asking on Reddit too
furyou on 10/04/2023 - 07:48

+3

It's fine, they just mean no bank transfer. Or cheques. Americans.
- deme on 10/04/2023 - 10:00
  
  +2
  
  Americans might not know what a cheque is unless you spell it check.
  - payless69 on 10/04/2023 - 12:35
    
    Wait! There is more: No centigrades, no aluminium, nothing in metric, not even rubbish bins!