Japan · Banking & Payments

d払い (d Payment)

NTT Docomo's smartphone payment app, usable with a d ACCOUNT by anyone and not only Docomo customers, for QR payments in shops and online.

What it helps with

QR and barcode payments in shopsd Payment works at convenience stores, drugstores and restaurants that accept it.
Collecting d POINTPayments earn d POINT, which can be spent at partner stores.
Adding payments to the docomo phone billdocomo customers can pay together with their monthly phone bill.

About d払い (d Payment)

d払い (d Payment) is a payment app from NTT Docomo that works at stores that show its QR code or accept its contactless payment, and also for online shopping. Customers of other mobile carriers can use it with a d ACCOUNT. Payments can be funded by the d払い balance, a credit card, or the Docomo phone bill for Docomo customers, and purchases earn d POINTS.

Key Features

Open to Non-Docomo Users: Use it with a d ACCOUNT, without a Docomo mobile contract.
Several Funding Methods: Pay from the app balance, a credit card or, for Docomo customers, the monthly phone bill.
d POINTS: Earn points on payments and use them for later purchases.
In-Store and Online: Pay with a barcode or QR code in stores and at participating online shops.

How to Get Started

Install the d払い app and create a d ACCOUNT.
Complete the initial setup and the identity checks the app asks for.
Register a payment method, such as a credit card, or top up the balance.
Show the app's code at the register, or choose d払い at checkout online.

Before you use it

Sign-up: A d ACCOUNT is required, and funding needs a Japanese card, bank account or docomo line.
Good to know: The app is in Japanese and aimed at residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does d払い (d Payment) work with a foreign bank card in Japan?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is d払い (d Payment) available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use d払い (d Payment)?: No, an international phone number generally works for d払い (d Payment).
Do I need local ID or residency for d払い (d Payment)?: No, d払い (d Payment) doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use d払い (d Payment)?: iOS · Android
How much does d払い (d Payment) cost?: Free for users; points from docomo’s d POINT programme on payments