Quick answer: Many overseas-issued debit and credit cards can withdraw Japanese yen at Seven Bank ATMs, often found in 7-Eleven stores, airports and railway stations. Supported network logos include Visa/PLUS, Mastercard/Maestro/Cirrus, JCB, UnionPay, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. A matching logo does not guarantee your individual card will work. Your bank may restrict overseas ATM use.
How to withdraw yen from a Seven Bank ATM
- Find a Seven Bank ATM and check the accepted-card symbols.
- Insert your card, then select English or another available language.
- Select withdrawal and the account type shown for your card.
- Enter your PIN privately, choose the withdrawal amount in Japanese yen and review the confirmation screen.
- Where the machine offers a billing-currency choice, read both options before confirming.
- Collect your cash, card and receipt before leaving.
These are the general steps illustrated in Seven Bank’s official multilingual ATM instructions. Screens differ by card brand, card issuer and ATM model.
What is the withdrawal limit?
Seven Bank currently lists a ¥100,000 per-transaction limit for overseas-issued cards, reduced to ¥30,000 per transaction for magnetic-stripe cards. The amount you can actually withdraw may be lower because of your card issuer’s daily or transaction limit or the ATM’s available denominations. See the official overseas-card acceptance and limit page.
Are Japanese ATMs free to use?
Not necessarily. Seven Bank says ATM fees for overseas-issued cards vary by brand and transaction. Your own card issuer may also charge an international withdrawal fee, foreign exchange fee or cash-advance costs for credit cards. Read the machine’s fee disclosure and check with your bank in advance. Do not assume a quoted card exchange rate is the final total cost.
Should you choose Japanese yen or your home currency?
For some Visa and Mastercard transactions, Seven Bank offers dynamic currency conversion (DCC): you may be offered an amount calculated in your home currency or a transaction billed in Japanese yen. Choosing yen leaves conversion to the card network/issuer later; choosing your home currency fixes the ATM’s quoted rate at the time of withdrawal. Compare the offered conversion rate and fees rather than assuming one option is always cheapest. Seven Bank notes that DCC is not available for every card brand. Official DCC explanation.
What if the ATM rejects your card?
- Check that international ATM withdrawals are enabled and that you know your PIN.
- Check your available balance, withdrawal limit and supported card network.
- Try a smaller withdrawal if the ATM reports an amount-limit problem.
- If the PIN is rejected, follow your card issuer’s instructions; do not repeatedly guess.
- Consider another supported ATM network, such as Japan Post Bank, after checking its card acceptance and hours.
- If your card is retained or you suspect fraud, contact the bank and card issuer immediately.
Are all 7-Eleven stores equipped with an ATM?
Do not assume every location has a working machine at the moment you need it. Seven Bank publishes an ATM locator linked from its official international-card guidance. Service hours depend on the card network: Seven Bank currently lists 24-hour service for Visa and Mastercard networks, but shorter network service windows for cards such as JCB, UnionPay, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. The building may also be closed, and maintenance can interrupt service. Check the official hours by card brand before relying on a late-night withdrawal.
Useful Japanese phrases
- ATMはどこですか？ (ATM wa doko desu ka?) — Where is the ATM?
- 現金を引き出したいです。 (Genkin o hikidashitai desu.) — I would like to withdraw cash.
- このカードは使えますか？ (Kono kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?) — Can I use this card?
Related Japan travel guides
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- Arriving at Centrair Airport and traveling to Nagoya
- Japanese restaurant ticket machines explained
Official sources
- Seven Bank — overseas cards accepted, hours and limits
- Seven Bank — withdrawal steps, fees and DCC explanation
- Japan Post Bank — international ATM services
Checked November 11, 2026. No specific card acceptance, ATM availability or exchange rate is guaranteed. This independently written guide is not sponsored by Seven Bank. Video companion may be added later.
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