Visa Worldwide press release (2024.10.09) visa worldwide We will begin a ride service that allows touch payments such as credit cards and debit cards at all Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway stations. ~A dedicated reader will be installed at automatic ticket gates in March 2025 (planned) At the same time, a ride service using two-dimensional codes will also begin. Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President and Representative Director: Masahiro Okuno), Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Koto-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Yukihiko Onishi), Visa Worldwide Japan Co., Ltd. Company (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Seetan Kitney), JCB Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President and CEO: Takayoshi Fukishige), QUADRAC Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato, Tokyo) ward, Representative Director and President: Masayuki Takada) will be appointed in March 2025
(scheduled). Cards that support touch payments (credit, debit, and prepaid) using “stera transit,” a public transportation solution provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card, are available at all Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway stations. We are announcing the launch of a train ride service using smartphones, etc. In addition, we will introduce a ticket service using QR codes in March 2025 (scheduled).
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6846/288/6846-288-aa60280bbf48a2fc90d0df58d6814566-2177×913.png ■ Start time March 2025 (scheduled) *The service introduction date will be announced later. ■ Payment brand Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay ※Mastercard(R) will be added in the future. ■ Role of each company Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway Co., Ltd. Operation of railways, development of equipment that supports touch payments, and implementation of projects that utilize touch payments Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. Support for the introduction of cashless payments and provision of “stera transit” platform visa worldwide Providing solutions for Visa touch payments and implementing awareness promotions JCB Co., Ltd. Support for introducing cashless payments, JCB and American Express, Providing touch payment solutions for Diners Club and Discover; Implementation of awareness promotion QUADRAC Co., Ltd. SaaS platform for payment and authentication for transportation operators Providing “Q-move” ■ [Reference] ・How to check touch payment history You can check this by accessing QUADRAC’s Q-move site and completing the membership registration procedure on My Page.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6846/288/6846-288-bd2b5e201cfe24d2247798094fb08e6c-1786×955.png ■ About touch payment Touch payment is a payment method that utilizes international standard security authentication technology that is used both domestically and internationally. Just touch a compatible device with a card that supports touch payments (credit, debit, prepaid) or a smartphone with the same card set up, and there is no need to sign or enter a PIN (*), making it quick, safe, and secure. Your payment will be completed. The stores that can be used are not only convenience stores, fast food
restaurants, supermarkets, restaurants, drug stores, bookstores, department stores, commercial facilities, etc., but also public transportation, which is used in daily life. The scene is expanding. *For payments exceeding a certain amount, you must insert your card into a dedicated terminal and enter your PIN number, or confirm your identity by signing. It will be required.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/6846/288/6846-288-9a64358a941742fd87d18d90f67d50a8-308×136.png “stera transit” is a touch payment solution for public transportation provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card. In order to resolve issues related to the introduction of cashless payments, Sumitomo Mitsui Card has partnered with GMO Payment Gateway, GMO Financial Gate, and Visa to create a payment platform for businesses called “stera,” and an international brand contactless payment service called “stera.” We use “touch payment”. In addition to “improving convenience” for consumers as there is no need for cash or advance charging, it is expected to have a wide range of effects beyond the transportation field, such as “creating an environment for accepting inbound tourists” and “promoting cashless payments in the region.” . Additionally, “stera transit” technology can be used as an authentication platform for MaaS and smart cities. In the future, we plan to introduce this system throughout the country. Regarding the start of digital ticket service using QR code In addition to the touch payment ride service, we will also introduce a ticket service using QR codes in March 2025 (scheduled). This service is “Surutto QRtto”, a QR code ticket service created by the Surutto KANSAI Council on the premise that it will be used commonly by railway and bus operators that are members of the council. Take advantage of. By displaying the QR code ticket purchased in advance on your smartphone, etc., and touching it on the dedicated reader newly installed at the ticket gate, you can pass through the ticket gate and board the train. In addition to those who use it for shopping and going out, it is expected that many foreign visitors to Japan will use it for the Osaka/Kansai Expo to be held in 2025. By introducing these services, we will provide more convenient and comfortable railway services to a wide range of customers. Details will be announced once the service starts. *Surutto QRtto is currently applying for a registered trademark. *QR code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Co., Ltd. That’s all
