{"id":1105,"date":"2025-05-20T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T00:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hokto.co.jp\/?p=1105"},"modified":"2025-07-02T16:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:23:16","slug":"1105","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hokto.co.jp\/en\/information\/1105\/","title":{"rendered":"mastercard brand added to credit card touch payment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"t-center _v_spacer_80 _s_top\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/obj1.jpg\" alt=\"Hokuto Kotsu accepts touch payment with various types of cards\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_v_margin_80\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/arrow_b.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/obj2_2025.jpg\" alt=\"Just hold it over your head when getting on and off the train.\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_v_margin_80\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/arrow_b.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/obj3_v2.jpg\" alt=\"The routes covered are the Sapporo Central Line, Oyachi Line, Maruyama Line, Makomanai Line, Kuwazono Line, and Okadama Line operated by Hokuto Kotsu Co.\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_v_margin_80\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/arrow_b.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/obj4.jpg\" alt=\"To use the system, simply touch it when you get on and off the train.\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"_v_margin_80\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/arrow_b.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/obj5_2025.jpg\" alt=\"Eligible cards: VISA, JCB, American Express, Diners, and Discover are accepted.\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_v_spacer_80 _s_top\">\n<p class=\"t-center\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/_\/img\/information\/touch-pay\/obj6.jpg\" alt=\"Frequently Asked Questions\"><\/p>\n<dl class=\"faq-item _inner_medium\">\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">What are the available routes?<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">This service is available on all airport connecting bus routes operated by Hokuto Kotsu (Inner Tokyo, Oyachi, Maruyama, Kuwazono, Makomanai, and Okadama).<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">What cards can I use?<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">Credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, smart phones, etc. that support \"touch payment \"* issued by credit card companies are eligible.<br \/>\n                        Touch the same card that you touched to the terminal when boarding the bus to the terminal again when exiting the bus. Payment is completed.<br \/>\n                        *Some cards may not be used depending on the card issuer. Please contact your card issuer for details.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">Can I use an IC card?<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">Credit cards, PayPay, and LINE Pay are accepted on board the bus in addition to cash.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">Can I use brands other than VISA?<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">In addition to VISA, Master, JCB, American Express, Diners, Discover, and UnionPay are accepted. Cards of other brands and cards without the \"Touch Payment\" mark are not accepted.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">Does touch payment support children's rates?<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">Please inform the crew of the number of children in your party. You can be reimbursed at the child fare.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">I touched my card to the terminal that reads it, but it does not respond.<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">Please make sure that your card is compatible with touch screen payment. If your card has the \"touch payment compatible\" mark on the face of the card, it can be used.<br \/>\n                        If your card does not respond when you hold up a card that is compatible with touch payment, please notify the crew.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">I cannot use my card.<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">We may direct you to contact your credit card issuer to check the status of your credit card transaction.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">How are fares and charges determined?<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">When boarding the bus, the user touches the card to the terminal to start using the transportation system. The fare is determined by touching the same card when getting off the bus.<br \/>\n                        Please note that all transactions will be billed by the card issuer on a daily basis.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">How can I check the details of my use?<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">Your travel history (dates of use, stations boarded and alighted, and fares) will be stored in a database operated by QUADRAC, Inc.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.q-move.jp\/Plum\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Q-move website<\/a>You can check the history of the past year from You can check the history for the past year.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-item__list _v_spacer_16 _s_top fadeView\">\n<dt class=\"faq-item__q\">I lost my card.<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"faq-item__a\">Please contact your card issuer to stop using your card. Fares must be paid in cash or by PayPay.<\/dd>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which routes are available? 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