Setting Up MobalPay to Pay Your Mobal SIM Bill

To update your billing information, please login to your online account: www.mobal.com/myaccount 1. Click on the Account button/tab as shown below: 2. Scroll down to the section titled Payment Methods and click on the Select all lines check box to select all services. 3. Click on the Update Payment & Address Details 4. Click on the MobalPay […]

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How to Link to PayPay

Note: PayPay is only available in Japan. Requires Japanese Phone Number. App store account region must be Japan in order to download. Step 1: Open PayPay App Click “Account” > “My Payment Method” Step 2: Click “Add Credit Card” Choose the option to add a credit, debit, or prepaid card. Step 3: Enter Your MobalPay […]

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Online Casino Transactions Prohibited

Please be aware that accessing and participating in online casino gambling from within Japan may constitute a criminal offense under Japanese law. Using our payment services to fund or conduct transactions related to online casinos is strictly prohibited under our Terms of Service.If such use is detected, your account may be suspended or terminated without […]

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What is a 1-yen authorisation?

A “1-yen authorization” A “1-yen authorization” is a temporary 1 yen charge made to verify that a payment card (like a prepaid card) is valid. It’s a process used by stores or services to check if the card can be used for transactions. The charge is usually canceled immediately, and the 1 yen is refunded. […]

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What if my address has changed?

If you moved after your ID approved, you will need to cancel your current order and place a new one. This is because the shipping address and the address on your ID need to be matched. After registering your updated address, please re-apply through our website using your updated ID. Once your new card arrives […]

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What ID is needed?

In addition to a Japanese address, you need to upload a copy of 1 of the below documents Japanese Residence Card (Zairyū Card) Japanese Driving License My Number Card Diplomatic ID Card

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Where can MobalPay NOT  be used?

Where can MobalPay NOT  be used? As MobalPay is a prepaid payment card there may be situations when you are not able to use your card. Here are some examples (with some workaround solutions): Apple Wallet/Google Wallet: Although MobalPay is not compatible with Apple Wallet/Google Wallet it can be used with Japanese digital payment apps […]

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Disputing a Transaction

Refunds for goods/services purchased using your MobalPay card should be requested from the merchant directly. We will not seek a refund for goods/services on your behalf. We will of course credit your MobalPay balance once the funds have been returned to us by the merchant.

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Where can MobalPay be used?

Take a look at the below support article which lists some of the popular sites used by MobalPay customers in Japan. https://support.mobal.com/mobalpay/paying/suitable-stores/

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