JR East Urban Development Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “JR East Urban Development”), PayPay Corporation (hereinafter referred to as “PayPay”), and Panasonic Commercial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. are pleased to announce the second proof of concept trial to develop the new service “EKIPICK LOCKER” that will enable a non-face-to-face pickup of goods available in station buildings by preordering from the app and picking it up from a dedicated locker. This time, the service, which allows the goods preordered from the PayPay app to be picked up from a dedicated locker even when the store is closed, will be available between February 19 to March 14 in Beans Asagaya (direct access from Asagaya Station on the JR Chuo Line). Participants of the trial will be eligible for the “Win with PayPay Pickup! PayPay Jumbo” campaign and “Cho PayPay Matsuri: Up to 20% back! (up to worth 1,000 yen)” campaign hosted by PayPay during the period of the trial.
The aim of this initiative is to address the demand for shorter shopping hours and contactless shopping, as well as reducing in-store operations and food loss, all requirements in the era of with-corona. The first trial was carried out at Shapo Funabashi (station building directly connected to JR Funabashi Station) between November and December last year, with the results indicating a high demand for preordering at stores with long waiting times on weekday evenings in particular. To further understand the need for contactless pickups after business hours for people on their way home from work, the second trial will be limited to the evening onwards, allowing goods to be picked up until 24:00 midnight.
The trial will be applicable to “Win with PayPay Pickup! PayPay Jumbo” (*1), a campaign being hosted by PayPay between February 1 to March 31, 2021, entailing the grant of a PayPay Bonus of up to 100% of the amount paid by winning a lottery (Grant limit: 2,000 yen equivalent per time and 20,000 yen equivalent during the period), as well as the “Cho PayPay Matsuri: Up to 20% back! (Up to worth 1,000 yen)” (*2) that will commence as of March 1, offering an economical (*3) and convenient “EKIPICK LOCKER” experience.
*1 Refer to the campaign page for details on the “Win with PayPay Pickup! PayPay Jumbo” campaign.
*2 Refer to the campaign page for details on the “Cho PayPay Matsuri: Up to 20% back! (Up to worth 1,000 yen)”. As long as it is within the grant limit and during the campaign period, users who win in the “Win with PayPay Pickup! PayPay Jumbo” campaign may receive both benefits.
*3 “PayPay Step” hosted by PayPay on a regular basis is not applicable. Please check the PayPay Step Campaign page for details.
■ How to use EKIPICK LOCKER
■ About the POC*
| ・ Venue | Beans Asagaya (directly connected to Asagaya Station on the JR Chuo Main Line) |
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| ・ Period | February 19, 2021 to March 14, 2021 |
| ・ Store | Nippon Ichi (yakitori) |
| ・ Products offered | 15 types of yakitori, 2 sets and 3 side dishes. 20 items in total (including limited time only prices). |
| ◇ Service Supported | Preorder service “PayPay Pickup” within “PayPay” |
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| ◇ Location of counter | The common corridor in “Beans Plus”, just outside the ticket gate. |
| ◇ Orders accepted during | 16:00-19:30 (30 minutes before closing time) |
| ◇ Counter open during | 18:00-24:00 (the same day the order is made) |
※ The content above is subject to change, being a proof of concept trial.
■ About “EKIPICK LOCKER”
“EKIPICK LOCKER” (*eki = station) is a service that enables picking up goods from a dedicated refrigerated locker placed within station buildings, by using the corresponding app to preorder goods sold at stores within the station building such as lunchboxes and snacks. Since the payment can be made from within “PayPay Pickup” and the goods can be picked up from the locker, both payment and pickup can be completed without face-to-face contact. Note that “EKIPICK LOCKER” is available only with “PayPay Pickup”.
JR East Urban Development and PayPay will provide customers with an easier and more convenient experience through the collaboration of “EKIPICK LOCKER” and “PayPay Pickup”, contributing to the provision of solutions for social issues such as food loss and work style reforms.
■ About PayPay Pickup
PayPay Pickup is a mobile order service that PayPay has gradually rolled out across the country from June 2020. This service allows users to place orders at eligible PayPay Pickup stores from anywhere such as their home, school, or office via the PayPay app, and pick up the items without having to worry about waiting in line at the store.
＊Using PayPay balance is the only payment method available for “PayPay Pickup”. Credit cards, including Yahoo!JAPAN Card, and “PayPay Pay Later (lump-sum payment only)” is not accepted.
■ About “PayPay,” the cashless payment service provided by PayPay Corporation
PayPay is a cashless payment service expanding across the country, available not only at major chain stores but also at small and medium size retailers, vending machines, taxis and even public transportation. It can also be used in a variety of other scenes, including paying for online services and utility bills. PayPay is also expanding its range of services beyond just payments, including a “send/receive” feature (remittance/transfer and receiving of money) that allows users to transfer their PayPay balance (PayPay Money and PayPay Money Lite) between each other for free, or “bonus management”, a service that allows users access to a simulated investment experience involving the exchange of PayPay Bonus with points provided by a Type 1 Financial Instruments Business Operator that PayPay partners with. The company also strives to create a safe and convenient environment for users through a hotline available 24/7 and a full compensation scheme ensuring, compensation for any damages that may be suffered.
PayPay is registered as follows:
・ Prepaid Payment Instruments (third party type) Issuer, Registration#: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau, No. 00710
・ Fund Transfer Operator, Registration#: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau, No. 00068
・ Bank Agency Operator, License#: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau, No. 396
* “PayPay” provides 4 types of PayPay balance: PayPay Money, PayPay Money Lite, PayPay Bonus and PayPay Bonus Lite. PayPay Money can be used to pay for partner services and merchants as long as it is within the amount deposited into the PayPay account opened after completing an identity verification process. It can also be used for sending and receiving money between PayPay users free of charge. PayPay Money can also be cashed out to a designated bank account (no withdrawal fee if using The Japan Net Bank). The legal nature of this is an electromagnetic record which can be used to pay for goods and other services, and can be remitted or cashed out, issued by the Company who is a Fund Transfer Operator registered under Article 37 of the Act on Fund payment. PayPay Money Lite is an electronic money issued by PayPay, which can be purchased and used to pay for services and merchants. PayPay users can transfer and receive PayPay Money Lite free of charge. The legal nature of this is a prepaid payment instrument issued by PayPay (Article 3, Paragraph 1 of the Payment Services Act). In addition, PayPay Bonus and PayPay Bonus Lite, which are granted through campaigns and promotions when using PayPay, can be used for partner services and merchants in addition to PayPay Money and PayPay Money Lite. However, PayPay Bonus and PayPay Bonus Lite cannot be sent or transferred between PayPay users or be cashed out. PayPay Bonus Lite has an expiration date, after which date it will expire.
PayPay also strives to create a safe and secure environment for users. If an unexpected payment is made by a third person using a PayPay account, or if a request to settle a payment suddenly arrives from PayPay to a user that does not have a PayPay account, there is a scheme that ensures compensation for the damages suffered (the difference will be provided as compensation in the event that compensation if also provided by another third party), given the prescribed conditions are met. Please see applying for compensation for details.
■ “Frozen/Refrigerated Lockers” made by Panasonic
*The is an image and may be different to the actual
The system consists of a control unit (for indoor/outdoor use) and locker units (for freezing/refrigerating). The units can be assembled as required according to the purpose and space available, and can be installed in a variety of locations, including outdoors (sheltering is required to avoid direct sunlight).
In the trial, an indoor control unit and refrigerated locker units will be used to keep the temperature stable for storing the goods on sale.
* The company name, trade name, and product/service in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
