In Japan, cashless payments are becoming part of everyday life. By choosing the right payment method, you can make your daily shopping more convenient and even earn rewards.
If you’re a Rakuten Mobile user, you already have a Rakuten ID — which means you can start your cashless lifestyle right away with the Rakuten Pay app.

What Is Cashless Payment?

Cashless payment simply means paying without cash — using your smartphone or card instead.
There are three main types of cashless payments in Japan:

1. QR Code Payments (Rakuten Pay, PayPay, etc.)
2. Transit IC Cards (Suica, PASMO, etc.)
3. Credit or Debit Cards

Among these, Rakuten Pay is the easiest and most rewarding option for Rakuten Mobile users. All you need is your Rakuten ID to log in and get started.

How to Use Rakuten Pay: Make Payments with Just Your Smartphone

Step 1: Download the App

Search for “Rakuten Pay” on the Apple Store or Google Play and install it.
If you’re a Rakuten Mobile user, simply log in using your existing Rakuten ID.

• Apple Store
• Google Play

Step 2: Set Up Your Payment Method

Link your Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank account, or Rakuten Points.
You can choose to use all your points or only a portion for each payment.

Step 3: Show Your QR Code or Barcode to Pay

Rakuten Pay can be used nationwide at convenience stores, restaurants, supermarkets, drugstores, and many more places.
Just show your smartphone screen to the cashier — payment is done in seconds.

💡 Tip: You earn Rakuten Points every time you pay, and you can use those same points for your next purchase — creating a “point loop” that makes every transaction more rewarding.

Exclusive Benefits for Rakuten Mobile Users

• Rakuten Mobile users can pay directly with Rakuten Points.
• You also earn points with every Rakuten Pay purchase.
• By linking your Rakuten Card or Rakuten Bank account, you can collect points even faster.

💬 In short, Rakuten Mobile × Rakuten Pay × Rakuten Card = More points every time you pay!

Where You Can Use Rakuten Pay

Rakuten Pay is accepted nationwide at convenience stores, restaurants, and drugstores — and the list of participating stores is growing every day.
You can check the latest available stores on the official website below:

👉 Rakuten Pay | List of Available Stores (Official Site)

Note: The page is available only in Japanese, but because store logos are displayed, you can probably recognize many of the participating shops even without reading Japanese.

Tips and Notes

• Some small stores or clinics may still accept cash only.
• An internet connection is required to use Rakuten Pay (Rakuten Mobile’s data network works best).
• Credit cards issued overseas (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, etc.) can also be registered, but registration may fail depending on the issuing country or bank.
• Bank account registration is limited to Japanese financial institutions.

Start Your Cashless Life with Rakuten Mobile

Going cashless in Japan is easier than you think. With Rakuten Mobile, you can manage your payments, data, and points all from one smartphone.

You don’t need to carry cash — payments are quick and simple. Start your convenient, secure, and rewarding cashless life today with Rakuten Pay!

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