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What It Is

30PAY is operated by DADA integrate株式会社 in Osaka, Japan. It is positioned not simply as a payment app, but as a closed-loop platform combining cashless payments, point rewards, and a curated in-app marketplace. After topping up the app to purchase points, users can spend them at 30PAY partner merchants or in the in-app marketplace. The marketplace currently focuses on categories such as beauty, food, and pet products, while offline merchants include beauty salons, restaurants, pet services, animal hospitals, and similar businesses.

Core Features and Payment Methods

According to the available text, 30PAY’s main appeal is its points-based incentives: 500 points for registration, 500 points each for both parties when inviting a friend, up to 30% back on the first top-up, and 20% back on subsequent top-ups. Its “39 Campaign” offers a ¥3,900 balance for a monthly top-up of ¥3,000. Point purchases support credit and debit cards, but not cash. In certain event scenarios, some markets explicitly accept only 30PAY, with no cash, credit cards, or other cashless payment methods allowed.

Pricing, Settlement, and Compliance

General member registration is free. Business members appear to have other pricing plans, but details are not disclosed. Merchant transaction rates and withdrawal fees are also not publicly listed. Settlement cycles are relatively clear: stores use a cash-out request model, with requests closing every Sunday and funds deposited the following Thursday; manufacturers/sellers close at month-end and receive payment on the 25th of the following month. On the security side, 3D Secure 2.0 has been introduced since the end of March 2025, covering VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, and Diners, along with SMS authentication instructions. However, the site does not disclose information on Japanese payment-related licenses such as funds transfer service registration or prepaid payment instrument status, so compliance transparency remains limited.

Pros, Cons, and Best Fit

Its strengths are a clear vertical focus, generous point rewards, and a low barrier for store adoption—only a smartphone, PC, and internet connection are required. It also provides support via official LINE, phone, and scheduled Zoom sessions. The downsides are that its practical value depends heavily on partner merchant density, points are valid for only 6 months, and fee schedules, licensing information, and API documentation are missing. It is better suited to local Japanese merchants in beauty, wellness, food and beverage, and pet-related sectors, as well as users who frequently spend at participating stores.

Access from China and Alternatives

The source text does not provide information on access from mainland China, so this remains unknown. Since the service scenarios, supported payment cards, and merchant network are clearly Japan-focused, its cross-border usefulness for Chinese users is limited. If looking for alternatives in Japan, PayPay, Rakuten Pay, d払い, and au PAY are worth comparing. For accepting payments from Chinese tourists, Japan-based cross-border acquiring solutions for Alipay and WeChat Pay may be more relevant.