Where can MobalPay NOT be used?
Apple Wallet/Google Wallet:
Although MobalPay is not compatible with Apple Wallet/Google Wallet it can be used with Japanese digital payment apps such as RakutenPay/ dBarai and Mobile Suica and Mobile Pasmo that specifically require Japanese-issued payment cards to work.
Recurring Payments:
Although MobalPay does work with subscriptions services such as Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify and can also be used to purchase a Japanese SIM/eSIM from Mobal (www.mobal.com), there are some merchants who do not allow recurring payments to be made using a prepaid card.
Highway Tolls/ETC:
Many payment booths located along Japan’s highway network only accept credit cards (or cash) for toll road payments.
Gasoline Stands/Petrol Stations:
Digital Payment Apps:
Although MobalPay does work with Japanese digital payment apps such as RakutenPay and dBarai, etc, there are some apps that only work with credit cards issued by the same company.