PayPay - In-App Payments In Japan - Suki Desu

Although Japan is an advanced country, when it comes to banks, the country offers few digital options. In this article, we will talk about one of those options that has been quite successful in Japan, the famous PayPay [ペイペイ].

PayPay is a payment service using a smartphone operated by “PayPay Co., Ltd.”, established by SoftBank and Yahoo. In stores that support the app, you can pay with your smartphone instead of using cash.

Unlike the mobile Suica, PayPay does not require the smartphone terminal to support the Osaifu-Keitai function and uses the QR code and barcode displayed in the app installed on the smartphone to make payments, making it easy for anyone to use.

It is quite similar to the payment systems of Mercado Livre and others that have emerged in Brazil. It works the same way as scanning the Line QR codes available in various shops in Japan; I myself noticed this a lot in the onsen.

PS: Be careful not to confuse the PayPay app from Japan with the payment solutions website paypay.pt

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• What are the advantages of PayPay?
• How to use PayPay?
• Where to use PayPay?
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What are the advantages of PayPay?

In addition to making payments, PayPay allows you to send money between family and friends who also use the app. Perfect for splitting bills after enjoying a restaurant or karaoke with several people.

You can even send yen units. It can be used in the same way as bank transfers or remittances. These features are attractive because there are no transaction fees, nor limits on the number of times.

PayPay also allows you to accumulate points on the T Point Card [T ポイントカード], in addition to offering some cashback options and other deals to bring many advantages to the user and increase the app’s usage.

There are some similar services, but PayPay is more convenient because there are many stores that accept the app. It is a recommended payment service for daily use. What are you waiting for to download the app?

How to use PayPay?

See how simple it is to use PayPay!

• 1- Download the app “Paypay” which is available for iOS and Android;
• 2- Open the app and register by entering your mobile phone number and a password;
• 3- When you do this, you will receive a message with a confirmation code;
• 4- Enter the code for confirmation;
• 5- Your barcode will appear on the screen, and you can already use the app;

You can also register in the app using your Yahoo! JAPAN ID; just click on “New registration with Yahoo!” at the bottom of the screen to proceed to the Yahoo! JAPAN ID login screen.

To deposit money into PayPay, you can register your credit card, recharge with prepaid credit using Seven Bank ATMs, and use your bank account registered in the Yahoo virtual wallet (Yahoo! Wallet).

PayPay requires 500 yen to function. Therefore, if you recharge a small amount, you can use it immediately. To make transfers and payments, all you need to do is enter the amount and scan the other party’s barcode.

There are two ways to make a transaction with the app, depending on the location. You can scan the QR code at the cash register, enter the payment amount, and ask the staff to confirm. Or you should display the barcode for a staff member to scan.

When making the transaction, you can choose between using the app balance, Yahoo! money, or a credit card. What are you waiting for to use this app in Japan?

If you are a tourist, you may need to have a local phone number. If you can get such a phone, you will still need some knowledge of the Japanese language to use the app.

Where to use PayPay?

To find a store that uses the app, just click on “List of stores nationwide” on the app’s home screen. Then, the stores where PayPay can be used are displayed as icons on the surrounding map of the current location.

You can use it in all famous konbinis like Seven Eleven, Family Mart, Lawson, and MiniStop. The stores that accept the app have the “PayPay” mark. Generally, they are:

• Convenience Stores – Konbini;
• Supermarket;
• Drugstore;
• Bookstore;
• Clothing stores;
• Department stores;
• General stores;
• Leisure facilities;
• Hotels, travel sites;
• Restaurant;
• Delivery, home delivery, delivery service;
• Izakaya;
• Appliance stores;

Anyone can make the app available in their store. For this reason, there are always many stores in the city where you can use PayPay. You can see a complete list of stores on the website https://paypay.ne.jp/shop/.

Other popular alternatives in Japan are R Pay and Line Pay. Both have good usage reach, options to link with a card, and many other perks. Who knows, we might talk in detail about these options in the future?

Have you had the chance to use this app? What is your experience with the app? If you liked the article, don’t forget to share and leave your comments. Thank you and see you next time! To finish, I will leave some videos that talk more about the subject:

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