Suica, ICOCA, PASMOって英語でなんて言うの？

In the UK, there is a variety of train cards available to suit different purposes. For example, London transport widely accepts an Oyster card. Oyster is a smartcard which can hold pay as you go credit, Travelcard and Bus & Tram Pass season tickets. Also there is a personal id feature with the card. Generally, such a card would commonly be called 'a travel card' or 'pass.' if you go by bus, it serves as a 'bus pass' or 'bus card,' for example.

My old company always translated cards like Suica, Pasmo or Manaca (in Naogya) as "pass cards." You can use it like this: - Don't forget to charge your pass card. - I forgot my pass card! I have to buy a ticket today. You can always use phrases like "train pass" or "train card," as well: - I charge my train pass every month with extra money. - It's really convenient that you can use your train card at the convenience stores, too!

>Rechargeable train card >IC e-card Example 1 Friend: How do you pay for the train ride? You:With a Rechargeable train card. Example 2 Friend: How do you pay for the train ride? You:With a IC e-card.

An IC card is a preloaded card that gives you access to the rail network within Japan. Some of these cards are limited to particular areas or types of transport, however this list of transport options for each card is constantly growing. The use of a 'Prepaid Travel Card' makes it more convenient for those that regularly use public transport. It also lowers the cost by using one of these 'travel cards'. These cards have different names around the world. From the Oyster Card in the UK to the Opal Card in Sydney, Australia. If you don't have a 'Bus Pass' or 'Rail Pass' you have to purchase a single ticket on the transport option that you have chosen. Single tickets are simply called a 'bus ticket', 'rail ticket' or 'ferry ticket' for example. In English a 'Prepaid Travel Card' and 'Travel Card' can be used interchangeably when discussing or asking for one of these options. It is helpful to use the name or brand when asking to purchase one of these cards from an outlet.

Technically speaking, IC cards are referred to as Intelligent Cards or Smart Cards. They are smart in the sense that one card can have many different functions. Smart may also refer to the electronic memory capability. In New York City, one can use a Metro Card to travel on public buses and trains. In NY slang any kind of transportation IC card might be called a Metro Card even if it is not an actual Metro Card.