PayPay Corporation is pleased to announce that, following its phased rollout that began on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, the “PayPay” payment feature is now available to all users on the “Tsukiji Gindaco App” (hereinafter referred to as the “Gindaco App”), operated by HOTLAND HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Morio Sase). The “Gindaco App” displays a PayPay payment code, allowing users to make payments at “Tsukiji Gindaco” locations across Japan*. Additionally, users can earn PayPay Points and automatically receive stamps for the “Gindaco Stamp Card” within the app simultaneously when making a payment.
(*) Some stores are excluded from this service.
To commemorate the launch of the “PayPay” payment functionality on the “Gindaco App,” PayPay Coupons will be distributed for use during the periods of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, to Tuesday, July 8, and Friday, August 1, to Friday, August 8. By acquiring the coupon in advance and using “PayPay” to pay via the “Gindaco App” at participating stores, users will receive PayPay Points equivalent to up to 6% of the payment amount for transactions totaling 2,354 yen (including tax) or more (with a maximum of 2,000 points granted per transaction and per period). Additionally, PayPay Coupons usable for payments through “PayPay” will be distributed.
[Campaign Organizer] HOTLAND HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
[Business Contractor] PayPay Corporation
Partner companies can enhance user convenience in their proprietary apps by integrating “PayPay” without the need to develop a payment function from scratch. With minimal initial setup, PayPay users can easily link the app, which is expected to result in extensive user engagement. PayPay Corporation will continue to promote PaaS (Payment as a Service) initiatives, striving for the widespread integration of the “PayPay” payment platform with numerous partner companies.
＜How to Register “PayPay” from the “Gindaco App”＞
1. Download the “Tsukiji Gindaco App” and log in (or register as a new member).
2. Select the PayPay logo tab located at the top right of the home screen.
3. Select “Log in.”
4. After reviewing the “PayPay Terms of Use (Special Terms for Partner Apps)” and other relevant terms, select “Agree to the above and continue.” If you have a “PayPay” account, log in. If you do not have a “PayPay” account, register as a new user and then log in.
5. “PayPay” will be available for use on the “Gindaco App.”
■ Overview of PayPay Coupons
1. Implementation Period
– July 1, 2025 (Tuesday) to July 8, 2025 (Tuesday)
– August 1, 2025 (Friday) to August 8, 2025 (Friday)
2. Eligible Stores
Tsukiji Gindaco locations within Japan
* Some stores are excluded. Please check “PayPay” for details.
3. Campaign Details
During the two periods mentioned above, the following two PayPay Coupons can be used
① By acquiring the coupon in advance via “PayPay” and using “PayPay” for payment through the “Gindaco App” at eligible stores, users will receive PayPay Points equivalent to up to 6% of the payment amount when the total is 2,354 yen (including tax) or more.
② By acquiring the coupon in advance via “PayPay” and using “PayPay” for payment at eligible stores, users will receive PayPay Points equivalent to up to 3% of the payment amount when the total is 2,354 yen (including tax) or more.
4. Points Grant Limit for Each Coupon
Maximum points grant per transaction: 2,000 points
Total maximum points grant during the campaign period: 2,000 points
5. Timing of PayPay Points Grant
30 days from the day after the eligible payment
* In principle, PayPay Points are granted 30 days from the day after the payment. However, due to user usage conditions or system reasons, the grant timing may be delayed.
* Granted PayPay Points can also be used at the official PayPay Store and PayPay Card official store, but cannot be withdrawn or transferred.
■ About “PayPay,” the Cashless Payment Service Offered by PayPay Corporation
“PayPay” is a cashless payment service that continues to expand throughout Japan, facilitating transactions at large chain stores, small to medium-sized shops, vending machines, taxis, and public transportation. It is also available for a variety of payment scenarios, including online services and bill payments for utilities. Additionally, the service offers convenient features beyond payments, such as the ability to “Send/Receive” PayPay Balance (PayPay Money and PayPay Money Lite) between users without any fees. The “Earn Points” feature allows users to exchange PayPay Points for points with a partner service provider to simulate investment experiences offered by the providers. Furthermore, PayPay Corporation has established a 24/7 telephone support line and a compensation system to ensure user safety, providing peace of mind in case of any incidents.
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 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 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) refers to PayPay Money that can only be purchased with wages received by the PayPay user in their Paycheck 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. 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. Until the customer’s identity verification is completed, issued PayPay Money Lite (including previously issued ones) is distinguished as PayPay Money Lite (Low Value), and for those customers who have completed identity verification (including previously issued ones), it is classified as PayPay Money Lite (High Value). 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, it cannot be transferred to other users or cashed out. 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, it cannot be transferred to other users or 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, 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.
