Suica and Passmo with credit card?

hi everyone.

I am wondering whether can I buy 10,000 yen suica using credit card at the first time?

or can I buy passmo 10,000 yen with credit card (visa / master card)?

thank you for your answer :)

Some websites says VISA & Mastercard are accepted at Midori no Madoguchi(Green counter) at JR station and you can get Suica there.

but I'm getting confussed, some website said that I can buy SUICA for 2,000 yen and get 1,500 yen as a preloaded.

can I buy 10,000 yen so that it comes 9,500 as a preloaded?

thank you. :)

The 2,000 is the bare minimum to get started I think. The maximum is 20,000 yen.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_002.html

okay thank you then :)
anyway, can I buy passmo using credit card too in their shop? I'm planning to buy passmo + suica. or you think suica is enough?

I seem to recall trying to buy a Suica card with a credit card once, and being told it was cash only.

If you have a Suica card you don't need a Passmo, just use your Suica card where you would use a Passmo.

I'm sorry but, did you buy the SUICA card in Narita airport ? I plan to buy there in their office, and so I have heard that they accept credit card... :(

What is your itinerary?

Are you sure you are going to need that much on a Suica? In general a combination of one of the rail passes and the Suica works best.

If you land at Narita then the Suica + NEX deal will probably be a good option.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_suica_nex.html

There is a note on the JR East website that says that only cash (JPY) can be used to recharge Suica
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/customer_support/service_center.html

Obviously there are ATMs in the terminal so you should be able to withdraw cash from them, or alternatively exchange enough money so you have a reasonable amount of yen on you before you land. Depends a little what country you are from as to what is best.

Enjoy your trip!