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Originally Posted by Rambler
In Japan, about the only US accounts you can access with your ATM would be Citibank. I live here, and have zero access to my US cash accounts. I suggest liberal use of credit cards where possible and a citbank account. If you don't have Citi, make sure to check with your bank before you go...
Rambler
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Hi Rambler,
Before you mentioned it, I had not realized access to funds is a major problem in Japan. In looking into the problem I found some partial solutions.
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The big exceptions are the ATMs found at the over 20,000 post offices and over 10,000 7-Eleven convenience stores across the country. These ATMs allow you to withdraw cash by credit and debit cards issued outside of Japan, including Visa, Plus, Mastercard, Maestro, Cirrus, American Express and JCB cards and provide an English user menu.
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In addition to the ATMs at post offices and 7-Eleven convenience stores, international ATMs can be found at international airports, in major department stores and in Citibank and Shinsei Bank branches.
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I would be very interested in knowing if the ATMs at the post office, 7-eleven and Shinsei Bank actually work.
Oliver
PS Info from Japan: ATM's in Japan
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