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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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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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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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“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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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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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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SMBCグループ、「SMBC Wealth」を本格展開 銀証信の融合で富裕層向け提案を強化

【日本】三井住友フィナンシャルグループ（SMBCグループ）は、2026年10月22日、共通ブランド「SMBC ...
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12月19日を「グランパスポンタDAY 2026/27」として開催（LM）

【日本】共通ポイントサービス「Ponta（ポンタ）」を運営するロイヤリティマーケティング（LM、日本・東京）は、2022シーズンから名古屋グランパスとパートナー契約を締結しており、2026/27シーズンはプラチナパートナーとして応援企画を展開している ...
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「令和8年熊本地震」、「SU-PAY」アプリでのトライアルポイント募金など寄付（トライアル）

複数店舗・施設をつなぐ、柔軟なポイント管理システム「VALUE GATE」（トリニティ） 「お金の流れを、もっと円（まる）く」決済ゲートウェイ事業のパイオニアとして、強固なシステムでキャッシュレス決済を次のステップへと推進します。（ネットスターズ） ...