PayPay Corporation is pleased to announce that from July 1, 2022, the company will start offering PayPay Coupons (Total Payment Type) (hereinafter “PayPay Coupons”) for online use on its cashless payment service “PayPay.” In conjunction with the launch of this feature, the company will begin distributing coupons that can be used online during the Natsu no PayPay Matsuri (Summer PayPay Festival), which begins today.
PayPay Coupon is a service that allows merchants to grant PayPay Points to users – with conditions determined by the merchants – for payments made with “PayPay.” By claiming a coupon on the PayPay app, users will automatically be granted PayPay Points after paying with “PayPay” at applicable stores.
Now that PayPay Coupons will be available for online use, users will be able to save even more on purchases through the PayPay app. Multiple PayPay Coupons will be available in the course of the Natsu no PayPay Matsuri, so please make use of this opportunity to try them out.
PayPay will continue to offer the convenience of cashless payments to users as well as all kinds of retailers and service providers, with the goal of creating a world in which a safe cashless shopping experience can be enjoyed anywhere in Japan. “PayPay” will continue on the path to evolve from a “payment app” into a “super app” that will make users’ lives richer and more convenient, fostering a culture of “Anytime, Anywhere with PayPay.”
＜How to Use PayPay Coupons＞
Open the PayPay app, tap the “Coupon” icon, and find the coupon you want to use from the list.
Claim coupons and follow merchants.
Pay with “PayPay” at merchants for which you claimed the coupon and the benefits will be granted automatically.
＜Details of “Natsu no PayPay Matsuri: PayPay Coupon”＞
Campaign page: https://paypay.ne.jp/event/coupon/
Campaign period:
July 1 – August 31, 2022
Campaign content:
During the Natsu no PayPay Matsuri period, there will be even more PayPay Coupons. “PayPay Coupon” is a feature that allows users to get a coupon on the PayPay app and then automatically save money when paying with “PayPay” at applicable stores.
*Please check the details screen of each coupon in the app for conditions, such as applicable amount and grant limit.
*All PayPay payments except Alipay and LINE Pay are applicable.
*Please be aware that when the total grant for a coupon reaches the prescribed amount, the coupon may be terminated before the valid period expires.
*For more information on how to use PayPay Coupons, please click here.
Major applicable stores:
| Applicable merchants | PayPay Points grant rate (max) | Campaign period |
|---|---|---|
| ebookjapan | 200 points | July 1 – August 21, 2022 |
| KKday | 10％ | July 1 – 31, 2022 August 1- 31, 2022 |
| LOHACO by ASKUL | 5％ | August 15 – 28, 2022 |
| PayPay Gourmet | 20％ | July 1 – 31, 2022 |
| Stagecrowd | 10％ | August 22 – September 5, 2022 |
| SUZURI by GMO Pepabo | 8％ | July 1 – 31, 2022 |
| Uber Eats (mini app*) | 10％ | July 18 – 31, 2022 |
| Activity Japan | 10％ | July 1 – 31, 2022 August 1- 31, 2022 |
| EDION Web Shop | 5％ | July 15 – 31, 2022 |
| OSAKA-OHSHO Official Online Store | 5％ | July 18 – August 14, 2022 |
| Comic CMOA | 10％ | July 25 – August 14, 2022 |
| Yoshinoya Official Online Store | 5％ | July 11 – 24, 2022 |
*Only payments made via the Uber Eats mini app in “PayPay” are applicable.
Coupons for offline stores
| Applicable merchants | PayPay Points grant rate (max) | Campaign period |
|---|---|---|
| JA-SS | 5％ | July 1 – 31, 2022 |
| Victoria | 10％ | July 18 – 31, 2022 |
| SHIMAMURA Group | 100 points | June 27 – July 24, 2022 |
| Joshin | 10％ | June 24 – July 18, 2022 |
| SUSHIRO | 5％ | June 13 – July 10, 2022 |
| BOOKOFF | 5％ | June 20 – August 31, 2022 |
| Furuhon Ichiba | 20％ | July 25 – August 28, 2022 |
| Megane Ichiba | 10％ | July 4 – 17, 2022 |
*For information on coupons not listed here during the campaign period, please check here or the “PayPay Coupon” page from the “Coupon” icon on the home screen of the PayPay app.
*The grant rate and valid period of the PayPay Points are subject to change.
*Each coupon is subject to conditions of use and a grant limit.
Conditions of application:
It will vary depending on the issued PayPay Coupon.
Scheduled grant date:
Coupons for online use: 30 days from the day following the payment date (or date billed by the merchant).
Coupons for offline stores: 30 days from the day following the payment date (or date ordered).
*In principle, the PayPay Points will be granted 30 days from the day following the payment date, but the grant may be delayed due to the usage situation or for system reasons.
*The granted PayPay Points can be used at the official PayPay store or PayPay Card store. Please note that it cannot be cashed out or sent to other users.
■ 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 situations, 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 “point management,” a service that allows users access to a simulated investment experience involving the exchange of PayPay Points with points provided by a service provider that PayPay is partnered 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 (Registration date: October 5, 2018)
・Fund Transfer Operator, Registration #: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau, No. 00068 (Registration date: September 25, 2019)
・Japan Payment Service Association (https://www.s-kessai.jp/, Date of admission: September 12, 2018)
・Business Operator that Concludes Contracts on the Handling of Credit Card Numbers, etc., Registration #: Kanto (K) No. 106 (Registration date: July 1, 2019)
・Japan Consumer Credit Association (https://www.j-credit.or.jp/, Date of admission: July 1, 2019)
・Telecommunications Carrier (Filing #: A-02-17943 / Date filed: July 2, 2019)
・Notified Person Entrusted with Intermediation (Filing #: C1907980 / Date filed: December 18, 2019)
・Bank Agency Operator, License: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau, No. 396 (Registration date: November 26, 2020)
・Financial instruments intermediary service registration number: Kanto Finance Bureau Director (Kinchu) No. 942 (Registration date: June 25, 2021)
* “PayPay” provides 4 types of PayPay balance: PayPay Money, PayPay Money Lite, PayPay Points and PayPay Bonus Lite. PayPay Money can be used to pay for partner services and merchants if 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 PayPay 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 Payment Services Act. Based on the provisions of Article 43 of the Payment Services Act, PayPay preserves the debt it owes to its users in full amount and more by depositing its assets. 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). Based on the provisions of Article 14 of the Payment Services Act, PayPay preserves the relevant assets for the purpose of protecting the owners of the prepaid payment instrument by providing a security deposit for issuance to the Legal Affairs Bureau in an amount that is half or more of the unused balance of prepaid instrument methods as of March 31 and September 30. In addition, PayPay Points 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 no longer be valid. PayPay also strives to create a safe and secure environment for users. If an unexpected payment is made by a third party 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 if compensation is also provided by a third party), given that the prescribed conditions are met. Please see applying for compensation for details.
*Company names, trade names, and products/services in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.
