Japan Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2027
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Japan Cards and Payments Market Report Overview
The annual value of card transactions in the Japan cards and payments market was $793.6 billion in 2023. The value is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during 2023-2027. The growing adoption of contactless card payments for transport services will support card payment growth in the forecast period.
Japan Card Transactions Outlook, 2023-2027 ($ Billion)
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The Japan cards and payments market research report provides a detailed analysis of market trends influencing the industry. It provides transaction values and volumes for several payment instruments for the review period. In addition, the Japan cards and payments market analysis offers information on the country’s competitive landscape, including market shares of issuers and schemes. The report also entails regulatory policy details and provides extensive coverage of any recent changes in the regulatory structure.
Annual Card Transactions Value (2023) | $793.6 billion |
CAGR (2023-2027) | >5% |
Forecast Period | 2023-2027 |
Historical Period | 2019-2022 |
Key Payment Instruments | · Cards
· Credit Transfers · Cash · Cheques |
Key Segments | · Card-Based Payments
· E-commerce Payments · In-Store Payments · Buy Now Pay Later · Mobile Payments · P2P Payments · Bill Payments · Alternative Payments |
Leading Players | · Apple Pay
· Google Pay · PayPal · Amazon Pay · Rakuten Pay |
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Japan Cards and Payments Market Dynamics
Cash dominates Japan’s payment landscape accounting for more than 60% of overall payment volume in 2023e. However, the cash usage has been in decline with the rise in electronic payments. Payment card penetration in Japan was significant in 2023e owing to the country’s large banked population and high financial awareness.
The government initiatives to promote electronic transactions and improved payment infrastructure have resulted in the growth of the payment card market. Card issuers and payment service providers are focusing on developing payment infrastructure via the expansion of the payment acceptance network. In addition, the market is witnessing new developments encompassing payment card security and convenient payment solutions, with card issuers and technology companies experimenting with advanced technologies such as blockchain and biometrics.
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Japan Cards and Payments Market Segmentation by Payment Instruments
Cash had the highest transaction volume in the Japan payments space in 2023
The key payment instruments in Japan cards and payments market are cards, credit transfers, cash, and cheques. Cash is largely used for low-value payments. However, cash is gradually losing share due to the shift towards cashless payment.
Japan Cards and Payments Market Analysis by Payment Instruments (Volume Terms), 2023 (%)
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Japan Cards and Payments Market Segments
Debit cards dominated the payment card market in 2023
The key segments in the Japan cards and payments market are card-based payments, e-commerce payments, in-store payments, buy now pay later, mobile payments, P2P payments, bill payments, and alternative payments.
Card-Based Payments: Japan remains a cash-dominated society despite strong payment card penetration of more than 6 cards per individual. Despite lower penetration compared with debit cards, credit card is the preferred card type owing to the value-added benefits credit cards offer. The high level of merchant acceptance will also propel the credit card payments market in Japan.
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Japan Cards and Payments Market - Competitive Landscape
A few of the leading players in the Japan cards and payments market are:
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- PayPal
- Amazon Pay
- Rakuten Pay
Apple Pay: Apple Pay was launched in Japan in October 2016. It can be used to make in-store, in-app, and online payments. Users can store their card details by scanning the front of the card with the app or by entering the information manually. The app also allows users to make payments for public transport via Suica, PASMO, or ICOCA cards saved to the wallet.
Japan Cards and Payments Market Analysis by Players, 2023
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Japan Cards and Payments Market – Latest Developments
- In April 2023, PayPay partnered with Yahoo! Japan, to introduce a face biometrics payment system at convenience stores in the Yoyogi-Uehara district of Tokyo.
- In September 2021, Japan-based fintech EVERING launched a battery-free NFC-based payments ring in collaboration with France-based technology company Thales.
Segments Covered in the Report
Japan Cards and Payments Instruments Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2019-2027)
- Cards
- Credit Transfers
- Cash
- Cheques
Japan Cards and Payments Market Segments Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2019-2027)
- Card-Based Payments
- E-commerce Payments
- In-Store Payments
- Buy Now Pay Later
- Mobile Payments
- P2P Payments
- Bill Payments
- Alternative Payments
Scope
Cash is largely used for low-value payments. However, cash is gradually losing its share of total payments due to the shift towards cashless payment methods. In a bid to promote cashless payments as well as to increase the adoption of mobile wallets, since April 2023 companies in Japan have been allowed to transfer salaries directly to their employees via alternative payment solutions, including mobile wallet brands, in addition to regular credit transfers.
The growing adoption of contactless card payments for transport services will support card payment growth. In August 2023, the Tokyo public transportation system expanded its contactless payment system in metro trains, starting with the Den-en-toshi Line from Shibuya, with the aim of expanding it across all lines by mid-2024. This enables commuters to make contactless payments using credit, debit, and prepaid cards as well as smartphone QR-code-based payments at metro stations.
The proliferation of digital-only banks has helped drive competition in banking, thus boosting debit card holding. In June 2023, digital-only bank Habitto went live. It offers a mobile-only savings account along with Visa debit cards. Meanwhile, digital-only bank Minna Bank is enabling its customers to open a bank account via its website or mobile banking app within a few minutes. They also receive a virtual debit card. To boost debit card usage, the bank is running its “Go! Go! 5x Cashback” campaign, offering discounts of up to 5% to premium customers and discounts of up to 1% for non-premium customers on debit card purchases at partner stores. Since its inception, the bank has served over 600,000 bank accounts.
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SMBC
Mizuho Financial Group
MUFG
Resona Holdings
Rakuten Bank
Aeon credit service
Credit Saison
Toyota
Orico
JACCS
AIFUL Corporation
Shinsei Bank
JALCard
JCB
J-debit
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
China UnionPay
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the annual value of card transactions in the Japan cards and payments market in 2023?
The annual value of card transactions in the Japan cards and payments market was $793.6 billion in 2023.
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What will the Japan cards market growth rate be during the forecast period?
The Japan annual cards market value is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during 2023-2027.
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Which was the leading payment instrument in the Japan cards and payments market in 2023?
Cash was the leading payment instrument in terms of transaction volume in the Japan cards and payments market in 2023.
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Which are the leading players in the Japan cards and payments market?
A few of the leading players in the Japan cards and payments market are Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Amazon Pay, and Rakuten Pay, among others.
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