Tokyo, Japan

Toei Bus payment methods

Check cards, cash, mobile tickets and tap-off rules for Toei Bus. Operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation; last verified on 2026-07-22.

Official website ↗

Multiple methods: boarding validation
Not required: tap off

Quick answer

Can I tap a bank card on Toei Bus?

No. Toei Bus does not currently accept physical contactless bank cards directly as the onboard fare credential.

Cash is accepted on board, subject to the network's fare and change rules.
Tap off: not required.

See every payment method ↓

Boarding payment

Cards, cash and tickets

Cash

Yes

Source: Toei Bus FAQ Coins and 1,000-yen notes are accepted; prepare suitable cash.

Transit or fare card

Yes

PASMO, Suica, compatible IC cards Source: Toei Bus FAQ

Contactless bank card

Ordinary contactless bank cards are not documented as direct Toei Bus fare media.

Paper ticket

Yes

Toei one-day ticket Source: Toei Bus ride method

Visitor pass

Yes

Toei Bus one-day ticket Source: Toei Bus day pass

Phone or wearable

Mobile payment

Mobile wallet or digital transit card

Yes

Mobile Suica, Mobile PASMO, Apple Pay PASMO Source: Toei Bus day pass

Official app

Partial

Digital day-ticket products are available subject to product requirements.

QR or barcode ticket