Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Co., Ltd. press release (2024.10.09) Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Co., Ltd. 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, ride service using QR code will also start～ Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway Co., Ltd. (Head office: Toyonaka City, Osaka Prefecture, President and CEO: Masahiro Okuno), Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. (Head office: Koto-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: 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 Fume), QUADRAC Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato, Tokyo) ward, Representative Director and President: Masayuki Takada) 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/5179/2247/5179-2247-d596cd42781044e76d2c5be8fd8b2453-600×251.jpg ◆Start time March 2025 (scheduled) *The service introduction date will be announced later. ◆Payment brand Visa, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, UnionPay (Ginren)
*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 the introduction of cashless payments, provision of touch payment solutions for JCB, American Express, Diners Club, and Discover, implementation of awareness promotions QUADRAC Co., Ltd. Providing “Q-move”, a SaaS platform for payment and authentication for transportation operators ◆【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. https://q-move.info/ Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5179/2247/5179-2247-dc5d189f80fa53e95c62c8d77714d48e-600×324.jpg ◆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, and the usage scenes in daily life are increasing. It’s expanding more and more. *For payments exceeding a certain amount, you will be required to insert your card into a dedicated terminal and enter your PIN number, or to verify your identity by signing.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5179/2247/5179-2247-80439dac38ee6c61b6ff52b5f82d5727-541×170.jpg ◆About stera transit
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/5179/2247/5179-2247-af382ff1b9d5c0d73aae88ff8f23e6f0-139×71.jpg “stera transit” is a touch payment solution for public transportation provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Card. In order to solve the issues related to the introduction of cashless payments, Sumitomo Mitsui Card has developed “stera”, a payment platform for businesses jointly built with GMO Payment Gateway, GMO Financial Gate, and Visa, and the international brand’s contactless payment “Touch Payment”. ” is utilized. 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 utilizes “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. I will. By displaying the QR code ticket purchased in advance on your smartphone, etc., and touching it on the special 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. Further 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. Kita-Osaka Kyuko Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.kita-kyu.co.jp/
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