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Japan Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Report 2022: Mobile Wallet Companies are Incorporating Contactless Technologies in their Prepaid Cards to Provide More Versatile Payment Experience

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

In October 2021, Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay in these prepaid cards to integrate e-Money systems into the fold.

Key Points: 
  • In October 2021, Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay in these prepaid cards to integrate e-Money systems into the fold.
  • For instance,
    In June 2021, Mixi's mobile wallet "6gram" (Rokugram) launched physical prepaid cards which are compatible with Visa's touch payment.
  • The prepaid card has no card number mentioned on the card and can be confirmed from the 6gram app on the smartphone.
  • The card is a physical VISA contactless prepaid card that is connected to 6gram user's e-wallet accounts.

Asia Pacific Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022: Market is Expected to Grow by 12% CAGR, Increasing from $598.83 Bn in 2022 to $940.98 Bn by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 7, 2022

The "Asia Pacific Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Asia Pacific Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Asia Pacific prepaid card market (value terms) in increased at a CAGR of 9.8% during 2017-2021.
  • Over the forecast period of 2022 to 2026, the market is expected to record a CAGR of 12.0%, increasing from US$598.83 billion in 2022 to reach US$940.98 billion by 2026.
  • Fintech companies in emerging markets attracted significant investments to expand their product portfolios and foray into new markets.

Japan Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022: Market is Expected to Grow by a CAGR of 10.9%, Increasing from $166 Bn in 2022 to Reach $250.87 Bn by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Retrieved on: 
Monday, March 7, 2022

In October 2021, Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay in these prepaid cards to integrate e-Money systems into the fold.

Key Points: 
  • In October 2021, Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay in these prepaid cards to integrate e-Money systems into the fold.
  • This is helpful for those who prefer recharging with cash instead of wallet-stored credit card.
  • The Japanese WAON card users get a facility of the "e-Money" option in the Wallet app.
  • The prepaid card has no card number mentioned on the card and can be confirmed from the 6gram app on the smartphone.