Rakuten Pay

Pay by QR code at millions of stores across Japan, and earn Rakuten Points on every purchase, through Japan's second-largest mobile payment app. About Rakuten Pay: Rakuten Pay is the QR-code mobile payment app operated by Rakuten Group, Japan's major e-commerce and internet conglomerate. Launched in 2016, it is widely regarded as Japan's number-two mobile payment app after PayPay, accepted at over five million locations nationwide — convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, and even taxis — and it integrates with the wider Rakuten ecosystem of points, credit card and banking services. Key Features: Wide Acceptance: Usable at over 5 million stores across Japan, from major convenience-store chains to independent shops. Rakuten Points Integration: Earn Rakuten Points on purchases, and spend those points directly through the app. Multiple Payment Methods: Pay by scanning a store's QR code, having your own code scanned, or entering an amount manually — no NFC or special terminal hardware required on the merchant side. Broader Rakuten Ecosystem: Links with Rakuten Card, Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Edy e-money and even Suica top-ups within the same app. How to Get Started: Download the Rakuten Pay app and create a Rakuten account (or sign in with an existing one). Register a payment source — a Rakuten Card, another credit card, or a linked bank account. At checkout, open the app to display your payment QR code, or scan the store's code with your camera. Confirm the payment amount and complete the transaction; points are credited automatically. Important Notice: Rakuten Pay's biggest advantages (points multipliers, ecosystem integration) are strongest for people who already use other Rakuten services like Rakuten Card; for a first-time visitor with no Rakuten account, PayPay's setup is generally considered simpler.