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Payment methods in Japan

Statistics report on payment methods in Japan

This report presents a range of statistics and facts on payment methods in Japan. It provides insights on the use of cash and digital payments in Japan, including chapters on different payment methods, their use in offline and online shopping, and payment behavior of consumers.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Cashless payment ratio in Japan 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic Value of cashless payments in Japan 2015-2024, by payment method
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of the cashless payment value in Japan 2017-2024, by payment method
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of the cashless payment volume in Japan 2019-2023, by payment method
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of payments from bank accounts in Japan 2024, by type

Cash

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  • Premium Statistic Value of currency in circulation in Japan 2015-2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Value of cash withdrawals at ATMs in Japan 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic Volume of cash withdrawals at ATMs in Japan 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic Average amount of cash carried in Japan 2025
  • Premium Statistic Most common reasons for paying with cash in Japan 2025
  • Premium Statistic Cash usage frequency compared to six months ago in Japan 2025

Cashless payments

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  • Premium Statistic Cashless payment value in Japan 2017-2023, instrument type
  • Premium Statistic Cashless payment volume in Japan 2017-2023, instrument type
  • Premium Statistic Number of payment cards in Japan 2017-2023, by type
  • Premium Statistic Value of prepaid means of payment issued in Japan FY 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Most used cashless payment methods in Japan 2025

Card payments

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  • Premium Statistic Credit card sales in Japan 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic Values of credit sales transactions in Japan 2015-2024, by sales channel
  • Premium Statistic Debit card transaction value in Japan FY 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic Debit card transaction volume in Japan FY 2015-2024

Contactless and mobile payments

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  • Premium Statistic E-money transaction value Japan 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic E-money transaction volume in Japan 2015-2024
  • Premium Statistic QR code payment value at stores in Japan 2018-2024
  • Premium Statistic QR code payment volume at stores in Japan 2018-2024
  • Premium Statistic Number of active users of QR code payment services in Japan 2018-2024

Non-bank money transfers

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  • Premium Statistic Amount of non-bank money transfers in Japan FY 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Amount of domestic non-bank money transfers in Japan FY 2019-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of non-bank money transfers in Japan FY 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Value of money transfers using QR code payment services in Japan 2018-2024
  • Premium Statistic Volume of money transfers using QR code payment services in Japan 2018-2024

Other payment methods

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  • Premium Statistic Size of the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market in Japan FY 2017-2028
  • Premium Statistic Usage rate of Buy Now, Pay Later services in Japan 2022-2025
  • Premium Statistic Convenience store payment usage among digital buyers in Japan 2024, by age group
  • Premium Statistic Convenience store payment usage among digital buyers in Japan 2024, by age and gender

Offline shopping

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  • Premium Statistic Most used in-store (POS) payment methods in Japan 2017-2025, with 2030 forecast
  • Premium Statistic Monthly cashless payment amount at convenience stores Japan 2021-2025, by method
  • Premium Statistic Monthly cashless payment volume at convenience stores Japan 2021-2025, by method
  • Premium Statistic Most common payment method for offline shopping in Japan 2024, by amount
  • Premium Statistic Most common payment method for offline shopping in Japan 2024, by gender
  • Premium Statistic Most used cashless payment service for offline shopping in Japan 2024, by gender

Online shopping

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  • Premium Statistic Market size of EC payment processing service in Japan FY 2017-2028
  • Premium Statistic Leading payment methods among Japanese online buyers 2025
  • Premium Statistic Leading payment methods among Japanese female online buyers 2024
  • Premium Statistic Leading payment methods among Japanese male online buyers 2024

Consumer insights

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  • Premium Statistic Places where consumers only use cashless payments in Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Places where cashless payments are not available in Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Attitude towards cash for daily shopping in Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Attitude towards cash for daily shopping in Japan 2024, by age
  • Premium Statistic Most used methods to pay taxes and pension premiums in Japan 2025
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