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Dear users:
Binance Pay now supports international crypto payments for visitors traveling to Japan, allowing you to pay with cryptocurrency at millions of locations across Japan that support PayPay.
With this feature, visitors can scan the QR codes supported by merchants, or show their own payment code for the merchant to scan, completing payment directly using the cryptocurrency balance in the Binance account, with zero network fee.
To celebrate this launch, eligible international visitors traveling to Japan who use Binance Pay to pay at PayPay-supported merchants can enjoy a time-limited 10% instant discount.
Enjoy crypto payments with Binance Pay—spend with cryptocurrency while traveling in Japan, or send cryptocurrency to friends and family around the world!
About PayPay:
PayPay is Japan’s leading mobile payment service, usable at convenience stores, restaurants, supermarkets, shopping malls, transportation locations, and local merchants nationwide. With millions of merchant locations across Japan, PayPay is one of the most widely adopted QR payment networks in Japan.
Key advantages of using Binance Pay at PayPay merchants:
Pay directly with cryptocurrency: At checkout, pay directly using the cryptocurrency balance in your Binance account—no need to exchange funds or open a local bank account.
Zero network fee: Enjoy crypto payments without having to pay transaction network fees.
Millions of acceptance locations nationwide: Pay at millions of locations across Japan, including convenience stores, restaurants, shopping malls, and other merchants that accept PayPay.
Seamless travel experience: Pay easily using the Binance app—no extra payment app or cash required.
Real-time settlement: Payment is processed instantly at checkout, similar to other QR payments.
Automatically exchanged to Japanese yen: Your cryptocurrency is automatically converted when you pay, with no need to manage foreign exchange separately.
How to pay at PayPay merchants in Japan:
Open the Binance app and tap the 【Pay】 icon.
Tap the 【PayPay】 icon.
There are two ways to pay a PayPay merchant:
Method 1: Show your PayPay payment code
Show your PayPay payment code in the Binance app.
Have the merchant scan the payment code on your phone to complete the payment.
Method 2: Scan the merchant’s PayPay QR code
Use Binance Pay to scan the merchant’s PayPay QR code.
Enter the payment amount.
Complete the payment and show the result to the merchant.
For more details, please view the step-by-step guide here.
Learn more:
Notes:
Binance Pay is currently available only to eligible users in supported countries/regions on Binance.com. To get started with Binance Pay, register on Binance.com and complete identity verification.
This PayPay QR payment feature is available only to visitors traveling to Japan and requires completion of Binance’s identity verification process. Japanese residents cannot use this feature.
This PayPay QR payment feature is enabled by connecting Hivex’s payment network to PayPay’s merchant channel.
There may be differences between the English original announcement and the translated version. If there are any differences, please refer to the English original for the latest or most accurate information.
Thank you for your support of Binance!
The Binance Team
2026-09-30
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