Certified payment providers 4
Market coverage 1
["Japan"]
Japan
Japan
Currencies 1
- Japan Yen
Description
PayPay is a popular payment method in Japan. It is a digital payment service launched in 2018 by a Japanese company called PayPay Corporation. The company was created in collaboration with SoftBank, Yahoo Japan, and Alibaba’s Ant Financial Services.
PayPay allows users to make payments using their smartphones. It works in conjunction with the phone’s electronic wallet system, where users can store virtual money. Users can recharge their PayPay account by transferring money from their bank account or using a credit card.
To make a payment with PayPay, you simply need to scan a QR code displayed at the point of sale or enter a code provided by the merchant. Once the QR code is scanned or the code is entered, the user can select the amount to pay and confirm the transaction. The amount is then deducted from the user’s PayPay account, and the merchant receives the payment.
PayPay is accepted at many stores, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses in Japan. It is also possible to use PayPay for online payments on certain partner websites and applications.
