PayPay for Foreigners in Japan: Setup Guide & How to Use It (2025)
What you'll learn in this guide How to set up PayPay as a foreigner (with or without a Japanese bank account) Which payment methods foreigners can link to PayPay Where PayPay is accepted in Japan (it’s almost everywhere) How to earn PayPay points and get cashback Common problems foreigners face and how to fix them Japan is famously cash-heavy — but that’s changing fast, and PayPay is leading the charge. With over 65 million users and accepted at more than 4 million locations, PayPay is now essential for daily life in Japan. Here’s how to get it working as a foreigner. ...