NTT Docomo, Inc.
Apple Pay now supports d Payment Touch
~You can collect and use d points by tapping your finger to pay with iD and Visa touch payments~
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NTT Docomo, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Docomo”) will start supporting Apple Pay’s d Payment Touch from March 29, 2024 (Friday) (*1).
Apple Pay’s d Payment Touch is available to a wide range of customers (*2), regardless of whether they use DoCoMo lines, by adding d Payment Touch to Apple Pay from the iPhone’s d Payment(R) app. This is a function that allows you to pay by swiping your iPhone. It can be used at iD member stores nationwide and stores that accept Visa touch payments (*3). Additionally, if you select use with Apple Watch when setting up d-Payment Touch on your iPhone, you can also make payments by holding your iPhone over it (*4). This allows you to easily use iD and Visa touch payments. Payment methods include telephone bill combined payment, payment from “d Card (R)”, and payment from d payment balance. Not only can you accumulate d Points as with “d Payment” code payments, but you can also use d Points when making payments. Please see Attachment 1 for details on the functions. ◆d payment touch setting image
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In addition, to commemorate Apple Pay’s support for d Payment Touch, the “[Apple Pay] d Payment Touch 100 million point distribution campaign” will be held from March 29, 2024 (Friday) to May 31, 2024 (Friday). This event will be held.
During the campaign period, if you enter from the campaign site, add d Payment Touch to Apple Pay, and pay with d Payment Touch at an “iD” member store or a store that supports Visa touch payments, you will receive a discount based on the number of times you use the service. 100 million yen worth of d-points (limited period/use) will be divided equally among all participants based on the number of times they use the service, and each customer will receive the number of points based on the number of times they use the service. Payments of 500 yen (tax included) or more are eligible, and the number of prizes will increase depending on the number of purchases. Please see Attachment 2 for campaign details.
In addition, d Payment Touch is one of the payment methods of d Payment that will be eligible for d point refunds for “ahamo Poikatsu (*5)”, which will be available from April 1, 2024 (Monday).
Docomo will continue to strive to make customers’ daily lives more profitable, enjoyable, and convenient by improving the convenience of “d Payment”.
*1 Please check the d Payment Touch Service page for terms of use and service details.
https://service.smt.docomo.ne.jp/keitai_payment/guide/wallet/dbarai_id/applepay.html *2 Regardless of the payment method, if you have not registered for use of d payment balance (cash value), you will need to separately register for use of d payment balance (cash value), such as verifying your identity, when setting up d payment touch. It will be. Please check the service site below for information on identity verification procedures.
Please note that we recommend verifying your identity using your My Number Card or driver’s license and PIN as this process will complete the process in the shortest possible time.
https://service.smt.docomo.ne.jp/keitai_payment/guide/app_ekyc_auth.html *3 It may not be available at gas stations or some beverage vending machines. *4 d Payment Touch settings can only be made from an iPhone. *5 For details, please check the press release released on Thursday, March 21, 2024.
https://www.docomo.ne.jp/info/news_release/2024/03/21_00.html *Apple, Apple Pay, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.
*The iPhone trademark is used under license from Aiphone Co., Ltd. *The “iD” logo, “d payment” and “d card” are registered trademarks of NTT DoCoMo, Inc.
Attachment 1 Apple Pay d Payment Touch feature details
1. Overview
With Apple Pay now compatible with d Payment Touch, you can now easily set up d Payment Touch from the d Payment app on your iPhone (*1). You can also set your payment method and check your payment history using the “d Payment” app.
2.Usage details
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3. About d payment virtual card
When you set up d Payment Touch from the d Payment app on your iPhone, a virtual card will be automatically issued and can be used for shopping at affiliated stores on the Internet that display the Visa logo. You can check the card information of the virtual card from the “d Payment” app.
When using the d Payment virtual card, please set the payment method in the d Payment app to either payment from combined telephone charges, payment from the d Card, or payment from the d Payment balance. Payments from credit cards other than “d Card” cannot be used. You can also accumulate and use d Points when using the d Payment Virtual Card. The virtual card is locked by default, so please unlock the card yourself before using it.
*1 Regardless of the payment method, if you have not registered for use of d payment balance (cash value), you will need to separately register for use of d payment balance (cash value), such as verifying your identity, when setting up d payment touch. It will be. Please check the service site below for information on identity verification procedures.
Please note that we recommend verifying your identity using your My Number Card or driver’s license and PIN as this process will complete the process in the shortest possible time.
https://service.smt.docomo.ne.jp/keitai_payment/guide/app_ekyc_auth.html *2 d Payment Touch settings can only be made from an iPhone. If you choose to use your Apple Watch during setup, you can pay by holding it up at a store.
*3 It may not be available at gas stations or some beverage vending machines. *4 When using Visa touch payment, you must first unlock your account from the d Payment app – Virtual Card.
*5 You will receive 0.5% of the basic return rate (1 point for every 200 yen (tax included)).
*6 You will receive 1.0% (2 points for every 200 yen (tax included)) with the basic return rate of 0.5% + d card payment benefit of 0.5%. Attachment 2 Campaign overview
1. Campaign name
[Apple Pay] 100 million point split campaign with d Payment Touch 2. Campaign period (*1)
-Campaign period- March 29, 2024 (Friday) 5:00 a.m. to May 31, 2024 (Friday) 11:59 p.m.
3. Overview (*2, *3)
During the campaign period, if you enter from the campaign site and pay with d Payment Touch set in Apple Pay, you will receive 100 million yen worth of d points (limited period and usage), which will be divided equally between the number of times used by all
participants. On top of that, we will give you a number of units based on the number of times you use the service. Applies to single-time payments of 500 yen (tax included) or more, and applies to purchases made at iD member stores and stores that support Visa touch payments. The maximum number of points that can be awarded each time is 200 points (limited period and purpose), and a total of 1,000 points per person (limited period and purpose).
Applies to payments whose payment status is complete as of Friday, May 31, 2024 at 11:59:59 p.m. Please note that payments using dPay virtual cards are not eligible for this campaign.
4. Point award period (*4)
Rewards will be presented sequentially from the end of the month following the end of the campaign period (end of June 2024)
5. Point validity period
Points can be used for 2 months from the date of award
6. Campaign site
Please check the campaign site for details.
https://service.smt.docomo.ne.jp/keitai_payment/campaign/touch_a-pay/index.html
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*3 It may not be available at gas stations or some beverage vending machines. *4 Due to system issues, the presentation may be delayed.
Attachment 3 About Apple Pay
Apple Pay is a service that allows you to insert a credit card or prepaid card into Apple Wallet, which is standard on Apple devices such as the iPhone and Apple Watch, and use it as touch payment or electronic money.
Greater security and protection of personal information than with cards are key elements underlying Apple Pay. Even if you set up Apple Pay on a device such as an iPhone, your card number will not be stored on your device or on Apple’s servers. Your device will be issued with a unique number, which will be encrypted and safely stored in a secure area within your device. When you use Apple Pay, your card number will not be notified to merchants.
You can also use Apple Pay for online payments in apps and on the web. Payment can be completed by simply entering Touch ID, Face ID, or passcode, and there is no need to enter shipping address, contact information, card number, etc. each time you shop, making payments quick and easy. Your card number will never be known to anyone, making it extremely safe and private.
For more information on Apple Pay, please visit
https://www.apple.com/jp/apple-pay/.
The latest iOS is required to use Apple Pay.
Please see https://support.apple.com/ja-jp/HT208531 for devices that support Apple Pay.
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