Travel Wallet in Japan
-Osaka, ATM Locations-
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Hi! I'm Liles~
On my previous post I've talked about how to get travel wallet,
this time I will talk about my experience with it in Japan.
Embarking on my first adventure with a travel wallet card in Japan, I couldn't help but feel a tad skeptical about its convenience in a country that traditionally favoured cash transactions.
Little did I know that Japan had undergone a remarkable transformation since 2019,
with electronic payment methods seamlessly integrated into the fabric of daily life,
from convenience stores and cafes to restaurants and shopping stores. What a pleasant surprise!
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As my departure to Japan approached, the age-old question haunted me: should I exchange money in advance or entrust my financial needs to the services of a travel wallet? Being a foreign resident in Korea, applying online for currency exchange through my bank wasn't an option, and with a bustling schedule, I decided to defer the decision until I reached Gimhae Airport.
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Having previously exchanged currency at the subway station's MONEY BOX, known for offering slightly better rates than the airport, I was all set to make the switch. However, an unexpected twist awaited me:
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Travel Wallet: ¥100 = โฉ907
Money box: ¥100 = โฉ915 + transaction fee
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To highlight the difference, you can check out the Money Box currency exchange service here.
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www.gimhaeairportmoneybox.com
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With some leftover cash from a previous trip to Japan, I opted to trust travel wallet and withdraw in Osaka.
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Upon arrival at Kansai Airport, my quest for an international ATM proved futile,
prompting me to head to Namba station in search of one.
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To my surprise, not all ATMs were transaction fee-free, and fellow bloggers had pointed me in the direction of ใคใชใณ้่ก (Aeon Bank ATM) for fee-free transactions, unlike the popular 7/11 ATMs.
Some ATM charge ¥220 per transaction.
However, finding an Aeon Bank ATM in the labyrinthine Namba station turned out to be an adventure in itself. Even armed with Google Maps and Aeon Bank’s locator site, navigating the intricate web of Namba-Osaka train stations was no easy feat for a traveller.
TOP | ATM LOCATOR | AEON Bank
About Browsers Supporting the "Search by Current Location" Function
map.aeonbank.co.jp
Let me share the two locations of the pink ATMs I discovered in Osaka:
A) Osaka Namba Station
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Business hours:
4:45๏ฝ24:45
Beware:
Osaka Namba Station is distinct from Namba Station, and finding the right one can be a puzzle in itself, especially if you're arriving from the airport.
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Naver maps should exist in Japan... Haha
Look at the google maps image, complicated, isn’t it?
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1) Navigate the subterranean passages, following signs to Osaka Namba Station or head to ground level and seek exits 27–29.
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2) Spot the Kintetsu-Hanshin line entrance.
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3) Descend to the lowest floor, until the metro entrance gates.
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4) Voila! Adjacent to the convenience store, your pink ATM awaits.
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Here you are!!
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Aeon Bank ATM · ์ผ๋ณธ ใ542-0076 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Namba, 4 Chome−1−17 B2่ฅฟๆนๆญๅค ใจในใซใฌใผใฟใผๆจช
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B) Osaka Station
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I stumbled upon this ATM on my last day when arrived back from Kyoto, making it surprisingly easy to find.
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1) Search for JR line (bridge gates) on the 3rd Floor
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2) Walk approximately 20m towards south gate, and there is it!
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How to withdraw?
For those unfamiliar with the withdrawal process:
1) Select English
2) Choose saving account.
3) Confirm by touching the green button.
4) Enter your 4-digit password (App Card password).
5) Specify the withdrawal amount.
6) Congratulations! You got your cash.
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ใคใชใณ้่ก JRๅคง้ช้ง ๆฉไธใณใณใณใผในๅบๅผตๆ · ์ผ๋ณธ ใ530-0001 Osaka, Kita Ward, Umeda, 3 Chome−1−1 3้ๆฉ
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Last Important Note:
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On my last day, I went to do last shopping around Namba area, as usual went to Don Don Quijote (Used most of the left cash), later went to UniqLo and Gu.
However, a plot twist awaited me at the payment counter of Gu that sent a shockwave through my otherwise smooth travel experience. The Travel Wallet app, which had proven to be a reliable companion throughout my journey, decided to play coy at the worst possible moment. As I attempted to finalize my purchase, the app chose this exact moment to misbehave. Initially, I attributed the glitch to a simple connectivity hiccup, assuming the basement location of Gu was causing an interference with the internet. Undeterred, I ascended to the 1st floor, hoping to catch a stronger signal. My goal? To recharge just enough money to settle my bill.
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After trying and trying, panic began to set in. Desperate to salvage the situation, searched for those ATM like exchange machines ( I had enough won to exchange).
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Eventually, I reluctantly decided to using my Korean card to withdraw cash from the nearest ATM. ใ ใ
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Uncertain about the remaining balance in my travel wallet account, I took a leap of faith and paid for a few more items without encountering any issues. It was only upon my return to Korea that the Travel Wallet app decided to resume its flawless operation.
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Later, I recalled an update for the app the previous day...
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Only on the last day, unfortunately, Travel Wallet was a fail!
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ํธ๋๋ธ์๋ ๊ณ์ข์ ์์ด ์์ง ๋จ์ ์๋ ์ํฉ์์ ์ด์ ๋ ์์ ๊ฐ์ด ์ค๋ฅด๋ ์๊ฐ์ ๊ธฐ๋ค๋ฆฌ๋ฉฐ ์ถ๊ธํ๋ ค๊ณ ํฉ๋๋ค.
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With some yen still lingering in the travel wallet account, I now find myself waiting for the opportune moment when the yen price rises before making a withdrawal, or to spend the remind in my next trip to Japan.
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Conclusion, don’t spend all your cash reserves at Don Don Quijote,
as the Travel Wallet app might choose the most inconvenient time to stage a rebellion.
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A reminder that even in the modern world, unexpected quirky app behavior are all part of the journey.
Thank you for reading, and I sincerely hope these insights enhance your next trip to this Osaka with Travel wallet.
Safe travels!
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