Can be used at Visa member stores! Plus, earn T-points! Prepaid card "SoftBank Card" now available
2015.02.18
Press Releases
SoftBank Payment Service Corp. / SoftBank Mobile Corp. / YJ Card Corp. / T-Point Japan Co., Ltd.
SoftBank Payment Service Corp. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuyuki Imai; hereinafter "SoftBank Payment Service"), SoftBank Mobile Corp. (Head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Masayoshi Son; hereinafter "SoftBank Mobile"), YJ Card Corporation (Head office: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; President and CEO: Satoshi Ando; hereinafter "YJ Card"), and T Point Japan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Muneaki Masuda) have collaborated to offer the "SoftBank Card," a new prepaid card that can be used at Visa affiliated stores and allows customers to accumulate T Points based on the amount of purchases, to SoftBank mobile phone users from March 6, 2015.
The SoftBank Card is a prepaid card with no joining or annual fees that can be charged with "value" and used repeatedly. "Value" that has been pre-charged via bank transfer or other means to a dedicated charge account can be used to make payments at 38 million Visa member stores in Japan and overseas, including department stores, convenience stores, drugstores, restaurants, clothing stores, and online shops*1. In addition, you can earn 1 T Point for every 200 yen (tax included) spent at Visa member stores, and the accumulated T Points can be used at T Point partner stores at a rate of 1 point = 1 yen, or you can charge them to your SoftBank Card to convert them into "Value" and use them at Visa member stores*2.
In addition, we will offer a free optional service called "Omakase Charge," which automatically charges "Value"*3. Even if you have insufficient funds, you can make smooth payments without having to charge your card in advance. In addition, the T-Point award rate will be doubled, with 1 point earned for every 100 yen (tax included) spent at Visa member stores. Furthermore, you can pay your SoftBank mobile phone charges using "Omakase Charge."
With the SoftBank Card, you can also send your Value to the SoftBank Cards of family and friends or to financial institution accounts.
To commemorate the launch of the SoftBank Card, a campaign will be held from March 6, 2015, offering a discount of up to 10,000 yen on Omakase Charge usage.
*1 Some stores and services may not be available.
*2 100 T Points accumulated with the SoftBank Card can be charged as "value" equivalent to 85 yen and can be used to pay at Visa member stores.
*3 "Omakase Charge" is a service provided by YJ Card. Customers aged 18 or older (excluding high school students) can apply free of charge. In addition, you will need to undergo an examination before using the service.
Overview of "SoftBank Card"
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2. Availability start date
March 6, 2015
3. Application
Applications will be accepted from March 6th at SoftBank mobile phone dealers nationwide.
4. Main specifications
| Stores and services where "Value" can be used | ・38 million Visa member stores in Japan and overseas ・SoftBank mobile phone usage fees *Only when signing up for "Omakase Charge". |
| How to charge | ・Bank transfer charge A method of charging by transferring money from your regular financial institution account to a designated charge-only account (which can be viewed on My SoftBank). * Bank transfer fees may apply depending on the financial institution. ・SoftBank Collective Payment Charge A charging method in which the charged amount is paid together with your monthly mobile phone bill. Specify the amount you want to charge on My SoftBank and charge. The charge amount per transaction is 4,000 to 10,000 yen (in 1,000 yen increments). ・Charge with T points A method of charging the T points accumulated on the SoftBank Card as "value" equivalent to 85 yen per 100 points. Specify the number of points you want to charge on My SoftBank and charge (in increments of 100 points). ・Account transfer charge (Japan Net Bank) How to charge by transferring funds from your Japan Net Bank account. Specify the amount you want to charge on My SoftBank and charge. The charge amount per transaction is 10,000 to 25,000 yen (in 1,000 yen increments, up to 10 times per month). ・Cashing charge* (to be provided sequentially) How to charge from the cash advance limit specified by YJ Card. Specify the amount to charge on My SoftBank and charge. < br/> ・Automatic Charge* A method in which "value" equal to the amount used is automatically charged at the time of payment without the need to charge in advance. * "Omakase Charge" requires application at a SoftBank mobile phone store. Additionally, after signing up for "Omakase Charge," you will be able to apply for "Cashing Charge."The amount charged using "Automatic Charge" or "Cashing Charge" will be debited at a later date from the bank account specified by the customer at the time of application. |
| Charge balance | Upper limit: 1 million yen |
| Delivering "value" |
・You can transfer the prepaid value to the SoftBank Card of family members, friends, etc. The maximum amount per transaction (up to 5 transactions per month) is 10,000 yen.
* "Prepaid value" refers to the "value" charged using "SoftBank One-Touch Payment Charge" or "Charge with T Points." * Transfers can be made by entering the mobile phone number of the other SoftBank Card user on My SoftBank. *The recipient will be charged by completing the receiving procedure on My SoftBank. ・You can send "cash value" to a financial institution account. The maximum amount per transaction (up to twice a month) is 25,000 yen. * "Cash value" refers to the "value" charged via "bank transfer charge," "direct debit charge (Japan Net Bank)," or "cashing charge." *You can send it by entering your financial institution account number on My SoftBank. *If sending to a financial institution account, a fee of 216 yen (tax included) is required. |
| Earn T points | ・For every 200 yen (tax included) spent with a SoftBank Card You will earn 1 point. ・If you have signed up for "Omakase Charge", you will need a "SoftBank Card" You will earn 1 point for every 100 yen (tax included) paid via this service. * Points awarded by T-Point partners vary depending on the partner. ・Your accumulated T Points can be used at T Point partner stores at a rate of 1 point = 1 yen. |
| Issued to | Customers aged 12 or older who use SoftBank 3G mobile phones or smartphones * "Omakase Charge" can be applied for by customers aged 18 or older (excluding high school students). |
| Membership fee/annual fee | free |
| Card issuer | SoftBank Payment Service Corp. |
Various campaigns
Up to 10,000 yen discount on "Omakase Charge" usage (Period: March 6th to March 31st, 2015)
5,000 customers who have signed up for "Omakase Charge" will be entered into a lottery to receive a discount of up to 10,000 yen on their "Omakase Charge" usage. For more details, click here (http://u.softbank.jp/18MGsI2) for more information.
Site launch date: March 6th.
Everyone can receive up to 10,000 T-Points! (Period: March 6th to May 31st, 2015)
If you pay with the SoftBank Card's "Value" at eligible T Point partner Visa merchants, you will receive up to 10,000 T Points. For more details, click here (http://u.softbank.jp/16gjuXT) for more information. Site launch date: March 6th.
Earn double T-Points on all purchases during this period! (Period: March 6th - May 31st, 2015)
If you pay with "Value" on your SoftBank Card at a Visa affiliated store that is a T-Point partner, you will receive additional points at a later date equal to the number of T-Points you accumulate based on the amount you pay with your SoftBank Card. For more details, click here (http://u.softbank.jp/16gjtDn) for more information.
Site launch date: March 6th.
Japan Net Bank "Value" gift of up to 25,000 yen (Period: March 6th to April 30th, 2015)
When you make a purchase by transferring funds from your Japan Net Bank account, you will receive 5% of the purchase amount (up to 25,000 yen) as "value."For more details, click here (http://www.japannetbank.co.jp/cr/sbpayment01.html) for more information.
Set Mizuho Bank as your "Omakase Charge" withdrawal account to receive special benefits (scheduled to start in June)
If you register your Mizuho Bank account as the account from which your "Omakase Charge" charges will be debited, you will receive special benefits. For details, please see the Mizuho Bank news release (http://www.mizuhobank.co.jp/release/index.html) for more information.
・SoftBank and the SoftBank name and logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of SoftBank Corp. in Japan and other countries.
・Other company names and product/service names mentioned in this press release are registered trademarks or trademarks of the respective companies.
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Can be used at Visa member stores! Plus, earn T-points! Prepaid card "SoftBank Card" now available
Inquiries regarding this matter
T Point Japan Co., Ltd.
Public Relations: Ando
TEL: 03-6800-4464
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