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JR East's "teppay" QR Code Payment service launches, expanding payment options starting with Suica; over 1.7 million merchants accept Smart Code

To expand the merchant network, through a partnership with JCB’s “Smart Code,” the service can be used at over 1.7 million ...
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Unmanned checkout store selling fresh flowers and railway merchandise to open for a limited time inside JR Shinagawa Station (TTG/Hibiya Kadan/JR East Commerce)

[Japan] TOUCH TO GO (TTG), Hibiya Kadan, and JR East Trading (all based in Tokyo, Japan) are operating a cashless pop-up ...
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Paidy Strengthens Its Expansion into the Gaming Industry, Highlighting Its Strengths in BNPL Credit and a Consumer Experience That Includes Installment Payments

Paidy’s payment experience—including its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) Installment Payments—has gained popularity among gamers.
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BankGuard Strengthens Passkeys with Emoji Authentication That’s Difficult to Enter Manually—Effective Against Real-Time Phishing Attacks (Part 2)

There are over 3,000 emojis, making direct input difficult and preventing manual entry on spoofed screens. This is the first ...
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“Booking.com Innovation Summit Japan 2026” to Be Held: Discussions on AI, Fintech, Security, and More in the Travel Industry

Japan] Digital travel platform Booking.com(Amsterdam, Netherlands) marked its 30th anniversary by hosting the “Booking.com ...
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Special Committee on Payments Releases Report, Proposes Common Rules for Consumer Protection (EC NOW)

Japan] The Cabinet Office’s “Expert Panel on the Diversification of Payment Methods and Consumer Issues,” established to ...
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Haneda Airport’s JAL Domestic Lounge Has Been Renovated, Enhancing the Travel Experience Through Food and Interior Design

Japan] On October 6, 2026, Japan Airlines (JAL) held the “Haneda Airport JAL Domestic Lounge Renovation Commemorative Event & ...
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Future Architect: What Impact Will AI and InfiniBANK Have on Regional Finance?

Japan] On September 17, 2026, Future Architect held a special seminar titled “Pioneering Finance and Regional Economies with ...
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PayPal Aims to Improve the Payment Experience for Game Users and Boost Game Companies’ Profitability

From the Merchant’s perspective, data shows that using PayPal improves the Authorization Rate by 7%. It also helps prevent ...
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JCBのBtoB決済の強みとは？ 依然2ケタ成長をキープ、手厚い管理やサポート機能も

中村氏は、「企業間取引や経理処理のデジタル化が進む中で、従来、銀行振替や現金取引が中心だったBtoB決済をクレジットカード払いに集約したいというニーズが高まっています」と市場の手応えをストレートに口にする。実際、近年、法人カードを導入したいという企業 ...
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「みんなの銀行決済」導入1周年、DLsiteで月間取扱高1億円を突破（viviON）

【日本】viviON（日本・東京）は、みんなの銀行（福岡）との協業により提供する「みんなの銀行決済」が、導入1周年を迎えたが、導入1周年を記念し、2026年10月21日～11月30日までみんなの銀行主催のキャンペーンを実施すると発表した。
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ジェーシーアンドジーを完全子会社化、決済・金融サービス強化（Macbee Planet）

【日本】Macbee Planet（日本・東京）は、信販事業を展開するジェーシーアンドジーの発行済株式の全てを取得し、同社を完全子会社化することを決議した。 ジェーシーアンドジーは、2004年の設立以来、割賦販売法に基づく信用購入あっせん業（信販事業）を営んでおり、美容・医療分野の加盟店を中心に、消費者向けの分割払いサービスを提供してきた。