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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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本人確認（eKYC）におけるマイナンバーカード、ICチップ読み取り方式への統一へ（PayPay）

【日本】PayPay（日本・東京）は、キャッシュレス決済サービス「PayPay」における本人確認（eKYC）のセキュリティ強化のため、2026年11月上旬までに、マイナンバーカード、運転免許証または運転経歴証明書を利用した申請方法について、本人確認書 ...
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「国立天文台エポスカード」を発行、カード利用のたびに支援（エポスカード）

【日本】エポスカード（日本・東京）は、大学共同利用機関法人 自然科学研究機構 ...