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 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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What is MobalPay?

MobalPay is a real Prepaid Japanese Payment Card. You can use it for buying things in stores or online. Plus, you can add money to your card using cash at convenience stores and ATMs throughout Japan, without the need for a bank account.

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How To Find MobalPay Bank Account Details

How to find your MobalPay bank account details? To top-up your MobalPay card by Bank Transfer you need your unique bank details. To find your bank account details log-in to your MobalPay MyAccount. Click ‘Top-Up’ from the menu Click ‘Bank Transfer’ from the Top-Up menu First-Time Users Only! First-time users are asked to click on […]

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What is a MOBAL Code

MOBAL Code The Mobal Code is a 17-digit number located on the back side of your card. You will be asked to type the last 5-digits of this code when activating your card or when purchasing a Mobal SIM/eSIM using MobalPay from www.mobal.com.

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How To Get a Japanese Driving License

In order to apply for a MobalPay card, you must have one of these forms of ID:  Japanese Residence Card (Zairyū Card)  Japanese Driving License  Diplomatic ID card Here, we’ll walk you through the process of getting a Japanese Driving License.   First up, if you’re already driving in Japan, you should already have an IDP […]

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How To Get a Japanese Residence Card

In order to apply for a MobalPay card, you must have one of these forms of ID:  Japanese Residence Card (Zairyū Card)  Japanese Driving License  The easiest one of these for a new expat in Japan to get hold of is a Residence Card, aka Zairyū Card – in fact, you can get one when […]

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