Which online payment methods to accept in Japan?

In Japan, people prefer to use their debit and credit cards online. VISA, MasterCard and American Express are accompanied by JCB, the domestic card brand.

Besides cards, there is an alternative, local payment method called 'Konbini'. This method allows shoppers to pay online through bank transfer and offline cash payments in stores.

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E-commerce Market Profile

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Currency

Japanese Yen (JPY)

Household Internet Access Rate

Internet Country Code

.jp

B2C E-commerce Market Size

Population (+ Global Rank)

125.5 million (2020) (#11)

Online Payment Methods

Country GDP (+ Global Rank)

$5,443,000,000,000 (#4)

National E-commerce Association(s)

GDP per capita (+ Global rank)

$42,900 (#42)

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VISA

Visa is one of world's best known online payment methods and largest credit card brand. Visa truly is a global payment brand with acceptance at point-of-sale and online in over 170 countries.

MasterCard

MasterCard is one of world's best known online payment methods and dominant credit card brands. MasterCard is truly a global payment brand, supporting 150 currencies with over 35 million acceptance locations (point-of-sale and online) in over 210 countries.

Apple Pay

The Apple Pay payment service allows consumers to pay contactless, in-app and on desktop through the newest Apple Macbook and iMac's. Consumers are able to securely store credit and debit card details into their Apple Pay wallet and confirm payment by simply scanning their fingerprint with Apple's Touch ID or by using Face ID.

PayPal

PayPal is the online payment method that enables people to send money and to shop online without sharing financial information. Shoppers can pay from their PayPal preloaded balance, directly from their bank account or stored credit cards like MasterCard and Visa.

JCB

JCB is the Japanese credit card, which can also be used for online purchases. Around 85 million JCB credit cards are issued worldwide, 15 million cards outside of Japan.

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Which online payment methods to accept in Japan?

Japan
E-commerce Market Profile

Currency

Household Internet Access Rate

Internet Country Code

B2C E-commerce Market Size

Population (+ Global Rank)

Online Payment Methods

Country GDP (+ Global Rank)

National E-commerce Association(s)

GDP per capita (+ Global rank)

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Online Payment Methods in Japan

VISA

MasterCard

Apple Pay

PayPal

JCB

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Which online payment methods to accept in Japan?

JapanE-commerce Market Profile

Currency

Household Internet Access Rate

Internet Country Code

B2C E-commerce Market Size

Population (+ Global Rank)

Online Payment Methods

Country GDP (+ Global Rank)

National E-commerce Association(s)

GDP per capita (+ Global rank)

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Online Payment Methods in Japan

VISA

MasterCard

Apple Pay

PayPal

JCB

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Japan
E-commerce Market Profile

Looking to accept payments online?
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✓ Offers quick insight into your options
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