Press Release

PayPay Corporation (hereinafter PayPay) is pleased to announce that from April 14, 2025, merchants of cashless payment service PayPay(*1) that support Alipay+ can start accepting payments by four additional services used in six countries. The latest additions are K PLUS (Thailand), Kaspi.kz (Kazakhstan), Bluecode (Germany and Austria), and Bigpay (Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore).

With this addition to existing integrations, users of a total of 25 cashless payment services used in 14 countries and regions can now pay at PayPay merchants when they visit Japan, whether paying for food & drinks, souvenirs, or accommodation, etc. Services used in seven of the top ten countries for visitors to Japan in 2024(*2), including South Korea, Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Thailand, can now be used for payments through PayPay, ensuring that merchants can widely support inbound demand.

*1. Only merchants that have adopted PayPay with the merchant-presented mode, in which the user scans the QR code placed in stores to make a payment.
*2. (Reference) From “Foreign Visitors by Nationality/Month (2003-2025)” by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).
*3. From “Foreign Visitors (Estimates for February 2025, released on March 19, 2025)” by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

Since launching “PayPay” in October 2018, PayPay has been building an environment for users of overseas cashless payment services to complete payments at PayPay’s merchants, with the aim of supporting merchants seeking to capture the demand of inbound visitors. Using PayPay’s QR code with an overseas cashless payment service allows the user to check the payment amount in their local currency for easy shopping, converted after inputting the yen equivalent, and also helps the merchant’s communication with inbound visitors who speak varying languages.

※4 From “Foreign Visitors (Estimates for February 2025, released on March 19, 2025)” by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)

With the aim of supporting merchants seeking to capture foreign tourist demand, PayPay has been creating an environment in which users of overseas cashless payment services can make payments at PayPay merchants since “PayPay” was launched in October 2018. When paying for goods and services with overseas cashless payment services through “PayPay” QR codes, after entering the price in yen, the amount can be automatically converted into the currency of each country. This makes for a convenient shopping experience and the merchants also benefit from a smoother transaction with tourists who speak a different language.

PayPay will continue to enhance its collaboration with overseas payment services to further support merchants in capturing the demand of inbound visitors.

■ Overseas cashless payment services that PayPay is integrated with (25 services from 14 countries and regions)

* (Reference) From “Foreign Visitors by Nationality/Month (2003-2025)” by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

■ How merchants can use Alipay and Alipay+

Merchants who have not already registered for Alipay+ are required to submit an application to start using it. For more information on applying, please refer to the merchant help page.

■ About Alipay+

Alipay+ is a centralized wallet gateway provided by Ant International. It connects merchants and consumers across the globe through cross-border digital payments and comprehensive digitization support services. Consumers can seamlessly make payments and access a variety of rewards and convenient digital services while traveling abroad using the payment apps and e-wallets they are accustomed to using. Many small and medium-sized businesses are leveraging Alipay+ digital tools to streamline their operations and achieve omnichannel growth.

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 Cards (Registration number: Kanto (Ku) 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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