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This was the case until the mid- 2000s (to the point where if you didn't take money out before New Years, you might find yourself penniless for a few days). Ov
by cmod 15y ago
This was the case until the mid- 2000s (to the point where if you didn't take money out before New Years, you might find yourself penniless for a few days).
Over the last few years 24/7, 365 days/yr ATMs are have become much more common. As have ATMs that accept foreign banking cards. As has a more generalized acceptance of CCs.
- Tsagadai 15y agoIt happened to me last year during Golden Week so not that much has changed. I should have known better because I'd seen ATMs turned off during public holidays before. I even had large hotels refuse to accept credit cards but eventually I found accommodation and a restaurant that accepted Visa.
- angus77 15y agoATMs in banks and train stations, sure, but not the ones in 7-11s. (You'll notice nandemo said "in convenience stores").
- nandemo 15y agoIronically it happened to me today (which is a holiday in Japan). The ATM at one of the convenience stores wouldn't connect to my bank after 5pm. Luckily the ATM at the convenience store right beside it was working...