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Each country has its own way of moving money, and choosing the right method can sometimes be difficult. That’s why we have curated the most popular and best payment options for you to use in Japan.
Yes, PayPal is accepted in Japan.
Wondering what the most popular ways to pay are in Japan? Explore the top payment options and choose wisely.
Japan, with a population of around 123.29 million people, has a GDP of approximately 4.19 trillion making it the 5th largest economy in the world. The official currency of Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY)
The world's third-largest economy is driven by advanced manufacturing (automotive, electronics), services, and technology. It has strong trade integrations through the CPTPP and maintains crucial economic partnerships with the United States and China.
Japan remains a heavily cash-reliant society, where the physical Yen is valued for its reliability, speed, and cultural acceptance. The most popular non-cash method is the credit card, which is widely used for online shopping and at retail stores. The QR code payment market is highly competitive and growing, with services like PayPay, Line Pay, and Rakuten Pay using frequent promotions to drive adoption for in-store payments.
Whatever you need to buy during your trip, whether it’s a travel adapter, train ticket or an extra bottle of sunscreen, the Wise Multi-Currency Card has you covered.
You can spend like a local in 150+ countries, as this clever contactless card automatically converts currency at the mid-market exchange rate whenever you spend - for just a small conversion fee.
And for extra convenience, you can add your Wise Multi-Currency Card to your Google Wallet or Apple Wallet. Then you can travel even lighter and pay using just your phone, with no need to pack the physical card.
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