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The 26th of March was a big day for social entrepreneurship and charitable endeavors in Japan. The Jiji Tsushin Hall, renowned for hosting significant events, welcomed the Social Products Awards 2024, an annual celebration of initiatives that combine business acumen with social impact, now in its 11th year.  MobalPay, alongside its sister company Mobal, known […]

In the tech-savvy world of Japan, payment apps like PayPay, LinePay, and Rakuten Pay (R Pay) aren’t just about making payments – they’re your ticket to a world of perks and rewards. From paying bills to sending cash to your buddies, these apps are the unsung heroes of your everyday transactions. MobalPay and PayPay: The

It’s important to stay alert and informed about the risks of ‘Kaku Seikyu’ (fake invoice) scams. These scams can put your finances at risk and harm your financial well-being. Below, we’ll explain the dangers of fake invoice scams and provide you with valuable tips to spot and avoid becoming a victim. Understanding Fake Invoice Scams

We’ve got some news that’s going to make your MobalPay experience MUCH simpler. Introducing Super Simple Convenience Store Top-ups! Navigating Japan’s intricate banking maze as an expat can be as challenging as solving a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded. That’s why we invented MobalPay in the first place! But, we know that topping up your account has

In a digital world, cashless transactions have become the norm. However, we understand that some people still prefer using cash. That’s why we offer a simple and convenient way to top up your MobalPay account using physical currency. Let’s explore how you can easily fund your MobalPay account with cash. 1. Find Authorized Cash Top-Up

When living in Japan, payment can be difficult. Language barriers, reliance on cash, and complex banking systems make it challenging, and it can be even tougher if you don’t have a real Japanese phone number. Let’s explore three ways paying in Japan becomes better when you have a real Japanese phone number, and how MobalPay

We’re always on the lookout for ways to make MobalPay even better, and we’re really pleased to announce that we’ve done it again! MobalPay now works with two of the most requested services that we know you’ve been itching to add your MobalPay card to! Spotify The undisputed king of music streaming, Spotify is a

If you’ve got a new MobalPay Mastercard, you may well have noticed something that you don’t often see on a payment card: our promise that using the card will help to fund our many charity projects! That’s because MobalPay guarantees that the majority of its profits go to charity, meaning that for every card activated,

If you’re an iPhone user, it’s super easy to get a Mobile Suica card, and top it up using your MobalPay balance. You can set this up by downloading the Suica app from the App Store. There, it’s super simple to add your MobalPay Mastercard as a top-up method. You can then choose to add

One of the biggest reasons that MobalPay is a great option if you’re new to Japan is that you can get a real prepaid Japanese Mastercard without having to have a Japanese bank account, most of which require you to have lived in Japan for at least six months. With MobalPay, anyone with a residency