Launch of Mobile T Card, which can be issued without a card from a smartphone

2018.10.01 Press Releases
T Point Japan Co., Ltd.

- October 1st marks the 15th anniversary of T-Points! -

T-Point, a shared point system operated by T-Point Japan Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and COO: Kitamura Kazuhiko), celebrated its 15th anniversary since the launch of its service on October 1, 2018. We are pleased to announce that, to mark the 15th anniversary of T Points, we have launched a new mobile T Card that can be issued cardlessly from your smartphone.

Fifteen years have passed since T-Points was launched, and lifestyles around the world have become more diverse, and communication devices have also undergone major changes. In this context, T Point Japan has been pursuing a mobile shift strategy since last year to make all T Card functions and services compatible with smartphones, with the aim of providing services that suit customers' lifestyles.

This new service is part of the mobile shift strategy, and allows users to issue a new mobile T card without a card by completing the procedure on their smartphone. We have received many requests from customers, such as "I want to get a T Card now" and "I want to use the T Card functions without a card," so to mark the 15th anniversary of T Points, we have decided to offer a service that allows people who do not have a T Card to issue a T Card cardlessly using just their smartphone.

Smartphone users can issue a mobile T card on the spot by completing the procedure on the T site [T points/T card]. Once issued, they can immediately earn and use T points by presenting the barcode from the corresponding app at stores such as FamilyMart, Welcia, and Gusto.

In addition, to commemorate the 15th anniversary of T-Points, a special website (https://tsite.jp/r/cpn/15th/index.html) will feature the 15-year history of T Points and special content about T Cards. Additionally, to express our gratitude for the past 15 years, we will be running a T-Card coupon campaign where everyone can receive T-Points, as well as a campaign where you can earn up to 150,000 points on the smartphone app.

T Point Japan will continue to offer a wide range of T Card services to its 67 million customers across Japan, proposing new lifestyles that lead to better, more fulfilling lives.

[Overview of "Mobile T Card" that can be issued via smartphone]
■Service start date: Monday, October 1, 2018
■ Issuance method: T site [T points/T card] (http://tsite.jp) and enter the necessary information to issue a new Mobile T Card.

*To issue a Mobile T Card, you will need a Yahoo! JAPAN ID and a Mobile T Card compatible app.

■ Mobile T Card compatible apps: 13 types in total, including "T Point App," "TSUTAYA App," "Smartphone Wallet," and "Google Pay"
■Stores where you can use the Mobile T Card: "Family Mart," "TSUTAYA Bookstore," "Gusto," "Bamiyan," "Yumean," "Grazie Gardens," "Aiya," "Steak Gusto," "Jonathan's," "Shabuyo," "Drug Yutaka," "Welcia," "Hack Drug," "Welcia Ducks," "Happy Drug," "Marue," "B.B.ON," "Aoyama Clothing," "THE SUIT COMPANY," "Autobacs," "Super Autobacs," "Yasusaki Gourmet Hall/Yasusaki Fashion Plaza," and "Edion."

[15th Anniversary Campaign (1): "T-Point 15th Anniversary Appreciation Coupon" Campaign]

■ Campaign period: October 1st (Monday) to October 15th (Monday), 2018
■Campaign details: To commemorate the 15th anniversary of T Points, the following coupons will be distributed via the "T Card Coupons" which can be accessed from the T Point app, T Point partner apps, and the official T Point/T Card websites.
(1) A thank-you coupon that gives you 15 T-points just by setting it up.
(2) A thank-you coupon that gives you 5 T Points when you shop (use or eat) at participating stores.
The "eligible store" brands include over 50 brands such as FamilyMart, ENEOS, Welcia, Yahoo! Shopping, and TSUTAYA.

[15th Anniversary Campaign (2): Get up to 150,000 points when you use the app for the first time]

■ Campaign period: October 1st (Monday) to October 15th (Monday), 2018
■Campaign details: If you use the eligible app for the first time (log in for the first time and register your T-Card number), you will receive T-Points. The eligible apps include 14 types, such as the T Point (official) app, FamilyMart app, Welcia Group app x T Point app, and TSUTAYA app.

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Launch of Mobile T Card, which can be issued without a card from a smartphone

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T Point Japan Co., Ltd.
Public Relations Officer: Ando
TEL: 03-6800-4464