Samsung Wallet and JR East Launch Collaboration on "Welcome Suica Mobile / Mobile Suica" for the Convenience of Inbound Tourists to Japan

Samsung Electronics Japan and JR East announced a partnership to make "Welcome Suica Mobile" available on Galaxy smartphones released overseas starting in the first half of 2027. This will allow inbound tourists to seamlessly use transit and Samsung Pay.
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Samsung Electronics Japan (hereinafter Samsung) is pleased to announce a collaboration with East Japan Railway Company (JR East) with the goal of making the Suica application for inbound tourists, "Welcome Suica Mobile", available on Samsung Galaxy smartphones released overseas in the first half of 2027. Through this collaboration, tourists visiting Japan will be able to seamlessly use transportation, including trains and buses, as well as make purchases immediately after arriving in Japan using their Samsung Galaxy smartphones purchased overseas. Concurrently, we are aiming to launch a service that allows "Samsung Pay" to be used as a payment method on both the Mobile Suica and Welcome Suica Mobile apps. ■ Initiatives for Future Collaboration Suica Support on "Samsung Galaxy Smartphones" Released Overseas Support for issuing Suica via the "Welcome Suica Mobile" application for inbound tourists on "Samsung Galaxy smartphones" released overseas from 2027 onwards. *Details regarding release regions and compatible models will be announced as soon as they are finalized. Launch of Payment Services via "Samsung Pay" for Mobile Suica and Welcome Suica Mobile Utilization of "Samsung Pay" when charging, purchasing ordinary train Green Car tickets, discount tickets, and commuter passes on Mobile Suica and Welcome Suica Mobile. We aim to realize the following services on Welcome Suica Mobile compatible with "Samsung Galaxy smartphones" released overseas in the first half of 2027. [Legend] ○: Available ×: Unavailable *Refunds for remaining charge balances will not be provided. Additionally, the remaining SF (Stored Fare) balance will expire after the validity period ends. Details will be announced in the future. Samsung will continue to expand its collaborations with more companies and work to broaden support to other Samsung Galaxy product categories. ■ "Samsung Wallet" "Samsung Wallet" is Samsung's proprietary digital wallet that allows Samsung Galaxy users to quickly launch credit cards, QR/barcode payments, and loyalty cards with a swipe up. Furthermore, new services will be added sequentially from April onwards. Experience a smart life with "Samsung Wallet", a convenient service that enables smooth payments. Additionally, in-app campaigns are held every month in "Samsung Wallet". For details, please check the promotion page from the top right "New" button within the app. App Name: "Samsung Wallet" Installation: Inside Galaxy Store / Google Play Store Fee: Free Target Devices: Samsung Galaxy smartphones released in 2021 or later running Android 14 or higher *Please check https://www.samsung.com/jp/support/apps-services/about-samsung-wallet/ for compatible devices. *It cannot be used on the "Samsung Galaxy Watch Series". (As of April 21, 2026) As of April 21, 2026 (Services to be added from April 2026 onwards (in blue), support start timing / alphabetical order) *1 Cards issued by the JCB Group refer to cards issued by financial institutions affiliated with JCB. *2 Scheduled for support in the first half of 2027. *3 Support is only available for domestic airline tickets. [Update Information] From 4/23, we have launched the following supported services. (Alphabetical order) - Kyash - au PAY - Rakuten Pay - Rakuten Point Card Please note: - Cards issued by the JCB Group (cards issued by financial institutions affiliated with JCB) are scheduled for support from May 2026 onwards. - Suica is scheduled for support in the first half of 2027. Please see here for details. https://www.samsung.com/jp/support/apps-services/about-samsung-wallet/ *All images and illustrations are for illustrative purposes only. *"Samsung Galaxy" is a trademark or registered trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. *Suic