Generally speaking no but you can top-up your MobalPay card from an overseas electronic money account that allows yen transfers to yen accounts. Some people have successfully topped up their MobalPay card from overseas using WISE We can’t promise this will work for everyone since it’s not within our control.
Category: Top-up
How to Top Up Your MobalPay Balance Using Cash at a Convenience Store
Topping up your MobalPay balance with cash at a convenience store is a convenient way to ensure you have funds available for your transactions. Follow these step-by-step instructions to successfully complete your cash top-up. Step 1: Access the ‘Top-Up’ Section Begin by logging into your MobalPay MyAccount. Once logged in, navigate to the ‘Top-Up’ section […]
How to Resolve Error ‘512U’ When Topping Up MobalPay at Yucho Bank ATM
If you are a MobalPay user trying to top up your MobalPay balance at a Yucho (JP Post) Bank ATM and encounter an error with the code ‘512U’ after entering your PIN, it is likely due to your categorization as a “Non-resident” by the bank. If you encounter this error, the ATM will print a […]
How to Top Up Your MobalPay Account Using the JP Post Bank ‘BankBook’ App
For many new expats in Japan, JP Post Bank is a great way of opening a Japanese Bank Account, thanks to their policy of allowing residents who’ve been in the country less than 6 months to open an account. As a JP Post Bank account holder, you can make use of their mobile ‘BankBook’ app […]
How To Top Up Using Cash at a Mizuho Bank ATM
You can top up your MobalPay account using cash at an ATM in any Mizuho Bank branch. It can be a little daunting if you’re not yet fluent in Japanese, so here’s a video step-by-step guide to help you through the whole process. Below the video are the same instructions in text format. Before you […]
How To Top-Up Using Cash at SMBC Bank (Mitsui Sumitomo Bank)
You can top up your MobalPay account using cash at an ATM in any Mitsui Sumitomo Bank (SMBC) branch. It can be a little daunting if you’re not yet fluent in Japanese, so here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the whole process. Before you head to the bank, please note that cash transfers […]
How To Top Up at a JP Post Bank ATM
For many new expats in Japan, a JP Post Bank (a.k.a. ‘Yucho’) is the only fully fledged Japanese bank account available (most other banks require you to have been in the country for more than 6 months before they’ll allow you to open an account), which means it’s perfect for MobalPay users! You can top up […]
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Using an ATM to top up your MobalPay account can seem a little daunting, especially if you’re new to Japan. That’s why we’ve put together some guides for topping up using cash. However, did you know that you can make the process even easier for yourself in future transactions? Many banks allow you to create […]
How To Top Up Your MobalPay Account
You can add funds to your MobalPay balance in these ways: Cash at a Convenience Store (recommended) Cash at an ATM in a bank Cash Card or Bank Book at an ATM in a convenience store or bank Online Banking You can find detailed instructions for how to do each of these at the […]