PayPay Corporation (hereafter PayPay) is pleased to announce that it will now be possible to make donations using the cashless payment service “PayPay” at street fundraising events and in facilities of donation organizations, incorporated foundations, national university corporations, and educational institutions. As a result, PayPay users will be able to easily make donations*1 using “PayPay” even when they go out without carrying cash.
*1. Only those who have completed identity identification (eKYC) are eligible, and only PayPay Money can be used. The granting of PayPay Points and PayPay Step will not apply to the donated amount.
Since August 2024, organizations running donation services have been able to create a business account with PayPay to solicit donations. In November of the same year, the scope of business accounts was expanded to include donations to national university corporations and school corporations through websites, and in December it further expanded to support offerings at shrines and other locations. Until now, donors had to enter their personal information and other necessary items on the websites of donating organizations, universities, etc., and pay with “PayPay.” However, with this enhancement of business accounts, donors can now easily make donations by simply scanning the “PayPay” code on the donation boxes inside the facilities where donations are available or at street fundraising sites, and entering the amount. When donating, it is mandatory to complete identity verification (eKYC).*2
With the spread of cashless payment, more people are going out without carrying wallets. By creating an environment where people can easily make donations via “PayPay,” users of all ages will be able to make donations whenever they want to. Businesses will also be able to operate more efficiently, eliminating the need to collect cash or transfer it to a bank, while reducing the risk of theft.
*2 As of January 2025, 33 million users have completed identify verification (eKYC).
■ Organizations or corporations that accept donations at events or within facilities.
＜List of charity organizations and foundations (ordered by date of introduction and Japanese alphabetical order)＞
*The indicated periods are subject to change without advance notice
| Organization Name | Official Website | Period |
|---|---|---|
| General Incorporated Foundation H2O Santa | https://santa.h2o-retailing.co.jp/h2o-santa/index.html | February 2025 |
| Donald McDonald House Charities Japan | https://www.dmhcj.or.jp/ | March 2025 |
| B&G Foundation | https://www.bgf.or.jp/ | March 2025 |
| Peace Winds Japan (nonprofit organization) | https://peace-winds.org/ | March 2025 |
| Japan Association for the World Food Programme | https://ja.wfp.org/jawfp | March 2025 |
| Japan Guide Dog Association | https://www.moudouken.net/ | April 2025 |
| Japan Platform (specified nonprofit corporation) | https://www.japanplatform.org/index.html | April 2025 or later |
| Central Community Chest of Japan | https://www.akaihane.or.jp/ | Autumn 2025 or later |
＜List of National University Corporations and School Corporations (ordered by date of introduction and Japanese alphabetical order)＞
*The indicated periods are subject to change without advance notice.
| Corporate Name | Official website | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Meiji University Educational Corporation | https://bokin.meiji.jp/ | March 2025 |
| Rikkyo Educational Corporation | https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/donations/ | March 2025 |
| National University Corporation Chiba University | https://kikin.chiba-u.ac.jp/ | March 2025 |
| National University Corporation The University of Tokyo | https://utf.u-tokyo.ac.jp | March 2025 |
| Kansai University | https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/bokin/ | March 2025 or later |
| National University Corporation Tohoku University | https://www.kikin.tohoku.ac.jp/ | March 2025 or later |
| National University Corporation Hokkaido University | https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/fund/ | March 2025 or later |
| Aoyama Gakuin University | https://www.aoyamagakuin.jp/support/variety/ | April 2025 |
| Kanto Gakuin Educational Corporation | https://kifu.kanto-gakuin.ac.jp/ | April 2025 or later |
| Waseda University Educational Corporation | https://kifu.waseda.jp/ | April 2025 or later |
| Hiroshima University National University Corporation | https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/yakudou | April 2025 or later |
・How to donate：https://paypay.ne.jp/guide/donation/
～How to donate～
～Donation at General Incorporated Foundation H2O Santa～
～Donation at the University of Tokyo～
PayPay will continue to expand the use of business accounts, aiming to evolve into an app that is convenient not only for individuals but businesses as well.
PayPay Corporation is registered as follows: ・Prepaid Payment Instruments (third party type) Issuer (Registration number: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau, No. 00710 / Registration date: October 5, 2018) ・Business Operator that Concludes Contracts on the Handling of Credit Card Numbers, etc. (Registration number: Kanto (K) No. 106 / Registration date: July 1, 2019) ・Telecommunications Carrier (Filing number: A-02-17943 / Date filed: July 2, 2019) ・Fund Transfer Operator (Registration number: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau, No. 00068 / Registration date: September 25, 2019) ・Bank Agency Services (License: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau (Gindai) No. 396 / Registration date: November 26, 2020) ・Financial Instruments Intermediary Services (Registration number: Kanto Finance Bureau Director (Kinchu) No. 942 / Registration date: June 25, 2021) ・Electronic Payment Agency Services (License: Director-General of the Kanto Finance Bureau (Dendai) No. 109 / Registration date: February 14, 2023) ・Designated Funds Transfer Operator, permitted to provide digital payment of wages (Designation No.: Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare No. 00001 / Date of designation: August 9, 2024) ・Japan Payment Service Association (https://www.s-kessai.jp/, Date of admission: September 12, 2018) ・Japan Consumer Credit Association (https://www.j-credit.or.jp/, Date of admission: July 1, 2019)
* “PayPay” offers four types of electronic money and other services: PayPay Money, PayPay Money Lite, PayPay Points, and PayPay Gift Vouchers.
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 and transferred to a designated bank account (no transfer fee if using PayPay Bank). The legal nature of this is an electromagnetic record which can be used to pay for goods and services, can be remitted or cashed out, and is issued by PayPay who is a Fund Transfer Operator registered under Article 37 of the Payment Services Act. PayPay Money (Paycheck) means PayPay Money that can only be purchased with wages received by the PayPay user in their Salary Account. Based on the provisions of Article 43 of the Payment Services Act, PayPay protects the debt it owes to its users by depositing assets equivalent to or higher than the debt amount related to the funds transfer balance. PayPay Money Lite is a type of 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, which are granted through campaigns and promotions when using PayPay, can be used for partner services and in transactions at merchants in addition to PayPay Money and PayPay Money Lite. However, Time-Limited PayPay Points are restricted to payments for certain services provided by LY Group. They cannot be transferred between PayPay users or be cashed out. Time-Limited PayPay Points have an expiration date, which can be confirmed in the details or conditions of the LY Group measures or promotional campaigns. PayPay Gift Voucher is a type of electronic money issued by PayPay, which can be used to make payments for affiliated services and merchants designated by the PayPay Gift Voucher. However, PayPay Bonus and PayPay Bonus Lite cannot be transferred between PayPay users or be cashed out. PayPay Gift Vouchers have an expiration date, after which they will no longer be valid. The deadline for Gift Vouchers can be confirmed in the details or specifications of the measure or promotion campaigns for which they are issued. 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, 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.
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