JR East to Launch teppay Payment Service on October 20
East Japan Railway Company announced on October 6 that its new code payment service, teppay, will start rolling out from 11:00 on October 20, 2026. The service runs inside the Mobile Suica app on smartphones, and the function is added automatically for existing users. Balances can be charged with cash at convenience store ATMs, through registered financial institutions, or by linking a View Card. With a View Card linked, users can also pick View Card linked payment, which drops the need to pre-charge. Barcode payments work at member stores such as Lumine and NewDays, and at more than 1.7 million Smart Code member stores nationwide, including major convenience store chains. Issuing a teppay JCB Prepaid Card inside the app opens JCB member stores in Japan, including online shops. Two other features let users charge a Mobile Suica balance and send balances to other teppay users. Mobile PASMO users are expected to get the service in spring 2027.