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Can I use PayPay without a Japanese bank account?

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Possibly. Account features depend on Japanese phone-number, identity-verification and linked-payment-method requirements.

VerifiedOfficial provider policyLast checked: 18 Aug 2026

What you need to know

Requirements & exceptions
  • Unverified and verified account functions differ.
Documents
  • Identity document
  • Residence card if resident
  • Japanese address/contact information where required
Likely cost
Provider-specific. Account/card issuance may be free or fee-based; foreign exchange, transfer, withdrawal, annual and transaction fees depend on the provider and product.
Where to act
Apply directly with the relevant bank, card issuer, securities firm, payment service, lender or remittance provider; use its current official onboarding policy.
Official sources
PayPay — Officialpaypay.ne.jp · Official sourceExisting verified sourceGovernment of Japan · Official source

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