Yes, MobalPay is accepted by overseas merchants who accept prepaid Mastercard as a payment method. However, please be aware that topping up MobalPay from overseas is only possible if you have access to Japanese online banking overseas or if you have an overseas electronic money account (for example, WISE) that allows yen transfers to yen […]
Category: Using MobalPay
What should I enter in the cardholder field?
When asked to write the name of the cardholder you can use ‘MOBALPAY MEMBER’ or your actual name. Both are acceptable. However, in some cases, online transactions can be rejected if the cardholder name does not match the name provided during the transaction. This is typically done as a security measure to prevent fraud.
Convenience Store Cash Top-Ups: How To Find Your Receipt, and What It Means
When using our Cash At Convenience Store top-up service, it can sometimes be useful to refer back to your receipt after completing your top-up. It’s simple to find your receipt, but as it’s generated by our Japanese Payment partners MyPayment, most of the information is displayed in Japanese. Below, you’ll find a handy guide to […]
Card Expiration Date
How long will my MobalPay card remain valid for? Your MobalPay card will remain valid for a maximum of 7 years. The expiration date is printed on the front of your card. We will contact you before your card is due to expire to give you the opportunity to order a new card and transfer […]
Can I Pay In Installments?
Can I pay for charges in installments when using my MobalPay card? Your MobalPay card can only be used for one-time payments, so it will not allow you to make payments in installments. For more information on payment types / merchants that are not supported etc, please visit the following link: Merchant Guide
3DS Security Features
Do I need to input my I.D. or password for a ‘3DSecure’ transaction? ‘3D Secure’ or ‘3DS’ is a relatively new security feature that has been introduced to keep both customers and merchants safe from fraudulent orders. The 3DS security procedures may vary slightly but for merchants that use the latest 3DS system (3DS2 / […]
Which Stores Allow/Where Can I Use MobalPay?
Your MobalPay card can be used in the majority of stores (both physical and online stores) that accept MasterCard as a payment method for goods and services. MobalPay can be used for some subscription services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, as well as subscription apps in the iPhone App Store. You can use your […]
Mobile/Cell Phone Payments
You can use your smartphone to make payments if your device is compatible with a contactless system called FeliCa (‘Osaifu Keitai’ compatible devices). Android devices that are purchased in Japan should support this, and iPhones 8 and above have it built in. If your phone supports FeliCa, you can link your MobalPay card to apps […]
Contactless Payments
Can my card be used for ‘Contactless’ payments? Our apologies but contactless payment options (sometimes referred to as ‘Tap & Go’, ‘Touch-Free’ or ‘Proximity Payments’) are not currently supported.
Can I use the card immediately?
Can I begin using the card as soon as I have received it? To begin using your MobalPay card, you will firstly be required to login to your online account (MyAccount) to submit an activation request. You can access your online account by clicking on the button below – Once you have logged in, you […]