Last checked: September 2026 · Part of our Japan convenience store guide
With more than 21,000 stores, 7-Eleven is Japan’s largest convenience store chain, and for many travelers it becomes the first stop of every day. The reason is simple: its Seven Bank ATMs are the most reliable place in Japan to withdraw yen with a foreign card. Add a famously good egg sandwich, fresh-brewed coffee and registers that let you pay in cash or by card without fuss, and you have a travel lifeline. Here is how to use 7-Eleven Japan like a local.
- ATM: Seven Bank accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Discover, UnionPay and Diners, with English menus, 24/7 for Visa and Mastercard.
- Checkout: at most stores, staff scan your items and you pay on the screen facing you. Cash and cards are generally accepted.
- Try: egg salad sandwich, onigiri, Seven Café coffee and seasonal desserts.
- Services: print, copy, buy tickets, ship parcels by Yamato, and exchange cash at select stores.
- No free Wi-Fi: 7SPOT ended in March 2022.
Find the nearest 7-Eleven
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Seven Bank ATM: the traveler’s best friend
Seven Bank ATMs are widely available at 7-Eleven stores, although availability varies by location. They accept cards on the Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Discover, UnionPay and Diners Club networks, display instructions in 12 languages including English, and are available around the clock for Visa and Mastercard.
- Insert your cardChip cards work best. The screen switches to a language menu.
- Pick English, then “Withdrawal”Choose the account type if asked (credit or savings/checking for debit cards).
- Enter your PIN and amountUp to ¥100,000 per withdrawal with a chip card; magnetic-stripe transactions are limited to ¥30,000.
- Bill me in yenThe machine may offer to charge you in your home currency. Choose yen: your bank’s exchange rate is usually the better deal.
- Take cash, card and receiptThe fee charged by the ATM operator is shown on screen before you confirm.
How to pay at a 7-Eleven register
Most 7-Eleven stores use semi-self registers. The clerk scans your items, then a touch screen facing you asks how you want to pay. You insert cash into the slot or tap your card yourself, and change drops into a tray below.
Illustration only. Exact labels differ by register and software version.
- If you buy alcohol or cigarettes, the screen usually asks you to confirm you are 20 or older (tap はい, yes), and staff may also check.
- The staff member may ask “Atatamemasu ka?” (heat it up?) for bento or pasta. Nod or say “hai”.
- Bags cost a few yen. Say “fukuro wa irimasen” if you don’t need one.
- Want the full walkthrough with every Japanese button? See how to use self-checkout in Japan.
What to eat at 7-Eleven Japan
Egg salad sandwich
Soft white bread and creamy egg filling. Simple, cheap and addictive.
Onigiri
Rice balls with salmon, tuna mayo or pickled plum. Follow the numbered tabs to unwrap.
Seven Café
Buy a cup at the register, place it in the machine and press the button for your size. Iced coffee comes as a cup of ice from the freezer.
Seasonal desserts
Cream puffs, puddings and limited-time sweets rotate every few weeks.
Counter snacks
Fried chicken, croquettes and, in cold months, oden simmering by the register.
Seven Premium
The in-house label: good-value snacks, frozen meals and drinks.
Other 7-Eleven services for travelers
Multi-copy machine
Print PDFs and photos from your phone with the netprint app, make copies, and buy tickets for events and attractions.
Currency exchange
Select stores have a money exchange machine that converts foreign bills to yen, no passport needed.
Yamato parcel service
Send parcels and luggage within Japan by Yamato Transport (Kuroneko). Some stores also handle delivery to airports and hotels.
Tax-free at select stores
Look for the tax-free sign. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-inclusive price; after customs confirms at departure that the goods are leaving Japan, the shop refunds the tax.
Eat-in corners
Some stores have seating. Eat-in food is taxed at 10%, takeaway at 8%, so tell staff.
Cutlery on request
Chopsticks, spoons, forks and napkins are free, just ask at the register.
Good to know
- No free Wi-Fi. 7-Eleven’s 7SPOT service ended in March 2022. Rely on an eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi.
- Restrooms: many stores let customers use them. Ask staff first.
- Trash: bins by the entrance are for items bought in the store. Sort bottles, cans and burnables.
- Store app: the 7-Eleven app is mostly for Japanese residents; you do not need it to shop.
FAQ
Does 7-Eleven in Japan accept foreign cards at its ATMs?
Yes. Seven Bank ATMs accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, Discover, UnionPay and Diners Club cards, with English instructions. Visa and Mastercard withdrawals are available 24 hours.
How much can I withdraw from a 7-Eleven ATM in Japan?
Up to ¥100,000 per transaction with a chip card. Magnetic-stripe transactions are limited to ¥30,000. Your own bank may set a lower daily limit.
Can I pay with cash at 7-Eleven Japan?
Generally yes. 7-Eleven registers accept cash as well as credit cards, contactless payments, Suica and other transit IC cards, and QR code apps, although options can vary by store.
Does 7-Eleven Japan have free Wi-Fi?
No. The free 7SPOT Wi-Fi service ended in March 2022.
What should I buy at 7-Eleven in Japan?
Popular picks are the egg salad sandwich, onigiri rice balls, Seven Café coffee, hot fried chicken from the counter, and seasonal desserts.
