Pocket Change Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Shin Aoyama) has launched its foreign currency exchange service 'Pocket Change' at the newly renovated Tokyo Monorail 'Hamamatsucho Monorail Station' starting Saturday, June 13, 2026, coinciding with the partial opening of the new station building.

The kiosk is installed adjacent to the newly established 'North' ticket gate, a high-visibility and highly accessible area transformed by the surrounding redevelopment. Positioned at this new gateway, it offers seamless access for travelers.

Tourists and business travelers arriving from Haneda Airport into central Tokyo can now convert leftover foreign currency into 'everyday value' in approximately one minute during their transit. At Hamamatsucho Station, whose convenience is enhanced by the new station, Pocket Change delivers a smart, cashless experience connecting Japan and the world.

Official Pocket Change Website: https://www.pocket-change.jp

Three Smart Benefits for Travel, Business Trips, and Sightseeing

- Preparing for your trip: Neatly manage leftover foreign currency before departure

Convert leftover foreign cash from your last trip—long forgotten at home—into usable value at Hamamatsucho Station. Exchange it into transportation IC cards like Suica or Amazon Gift Cards to purchase travel essentials or pay for airport transit.

- Returning from overseas business trips or vacations: Turn foreign cash into daily payment tools in just one minute after arriving from Haneda

During the short window after arriving via monorail from Haneda Airport, travelers can instantly convert bulky foreign currency at the kiosk. By exchanging it into IC cards or other e-money, they can smoothly continue to their homes or offices without hassle.

- Optimized for efficiency: Directly connected to the gate, no membership required, completed in seconds

Located on the main concourse—the face of the new station—users can quickly stop by during train waits. With no paperwork or personal information registration required, foreign currency can be smartly converted into e-money in as little as one minute.

Enhancing Convenience at Tokyo Monorail Stations

Pocket Change has previously supported airport users by operating at both Hamamatsucho Monorail Station and Haneda Airport Terminal 3 Station. This new installation extends those efforts, and the company will continue to improve user convenience along the Tokyo Monorail line—Japan’s gateway to the skies—by expanding access to foreign currency-to-e-money exchange services.

What is 'Pocket Change'?

Pocket Change is a service that allows users to easily exchange leftover foreign currency (both banknotes and coins) from overseas trips into e-money in under a minute, without entering personal information. Simply select your desired e-money and insert foreign currency to instantly convert cumbersome coins and bills into convenient digital value such as Suica, Rakuten Edy, WAON, nanaco, Amazon Gift Cards, au PAY Gift Cards, or Google Play Gift Codes.

The service supports a total of 10 currencies including Japanese yen, with four currencies (US Dollar, Euro, Chinese Yuan, South Korean Won) allowing coin conversion into e-money.

Anyone Can Use Pocket Change Easily

Using Pocket Change is extremely simple—no prior membership or personal information registration is required. The exchange is completed in just three steps. With voice guidance and interface available in five languages, international users can use the service with confidence.

Pocket Change Co., Ltd. will continue to expand its service locations and enhance its offerings to ensure all international travelers can enjoy a more convenient and comfortable experience.

Installation Details

- Location: Hamamatsucho Monorail Station - Service Launch Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Address: 2-4-12 Hamamatsucho, Minato-ku, Tokyo - Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2ZygjzxPXryPVwRs5

Additional installation locations are available.

For more details: https://www.pocket-change.jp/where-to-find/

Overview of the Foreign Currency Exchange Service 'Pocket Change'

- Name: Pocket Change - Service Format: Kiosk terminal - Service Launch Date: February 2017 - Service URL: https://www.pocket-change.jp/ - X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/PocketChangeFX

For inquiries or materials (completed in about 10 seconds): https://www.pocket-change.jp/ja/contact/

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