Lifenet Insurance's "V POINT Accumulation Insurance" expands the number of people eligible for point redemption!
2025.02.03
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Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. / Lifenet Insurance Co., Ltd. / CCC MK HOLDINGS Co., Ltd.
- V members can earn V POINT equivalent to 1% of monthly insurance premiums on Lifenet products -
Sumitomo Mitsui Card Co., Ltd. (Head office: Koto-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Onishi Yukihiko; hereinafter "Sumitomo Mitsui Card"), Lifenet Insurance Company, Limited (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mori Ryosuke; hereinafter "Lifenet Insurance"), and CCC MK HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Head office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasunori Takahashi; hereinafter "CCCMKHD") are pleased to announce that they have begun offering "Insurance that Earn V POINT," a life insurance product currently offered to Sumitomo Mitsui Card members, to V Members (formerly known as T Members; hereinafter "V Members") from February 3, 2025.
What is "Insurance that lets you earn V POINT"?
"Insurance that earns V POINT" is a general term for insurance that, by paying the insurance premium, earns you points equal to 1% of the insurance premium in addition to the regular V POINT that you earn based on your monthly card usage. Now, for Lifenet Insurance products, in addition to the existing Sumitomo Mitsui Card members, V members will also be able to receive a point rebate of +1% of their insurance premiums by completing the rebate procedure.
In addition, Sumitomo Mitsui Card will be holding a special campaign to commemorate the expansion of the eligible recipients for "V POINT Accumulation Insurance."
Overview of Lifenet Life's "V POINT Accumulation Insurance"
1. By applying through the Sumitomo Mitsui Card website, you can earn V POINT equivalent to 1% of your monthly insurance premium.
If you apply for insurance through the "Vpass app" for Sumitomo Mitsui Card members or the "V POINT app" for V members, you can earn V POINT equivalent to 1% of the monthly insurance premium. Furthermore, if you choose a card issued by Sumitomo Mitsui Card that earns V POINT as your insurance premium payment method, you will earn 1 point (0.5%*1) for every 200 yen (tax included) you spend on your card each month. The coverage is the same as the insurance that can be applied for through Lifenet Insurance's website.
2. To be eligible for point redemption, you must link your Vpass ID*2 or V membership information.
When applying for insurance, you can earn V POINT by completing the V POINT redemption procedure using your Vpass ID or V membership information.
3. You can accumulate V POINT throughout the insurance premium payment period.
Points will continue to accumulate as long as you continue to pay your insurance premiums.
*1 The rate at which points are normally earned varies depending on the card.
*2 Vpass ID is the ID used to log in to the Vpass app and the Vpass website for Sumitomo Mitsui Card members. Once you log in, you can check your card information and submit various applications free of charge.
Details of Lifenet Life's "Insurance that earns V POINT"
| Redemption conditions*3 | - The V POINT redemption procedure must be completed using the Vpass ID or V membership information in the name of the contract holder in the manner specified by Lifenet Life. - The insurance contract must be valid as of the end of the month in which the premium was paid. - Your Vpass ID or V membership number must be valid on the point redemption date. ・If you apply for a rebate using your Vpass ID, you must have a card that will grant you V POINT. *4 ・If you update your V member information, the rebate procedure must be completed again using your V member information. |
| Eligible products | ・Term life insurance "Insurance for Family" ・Lifetime medical insurance "Hoken 3" ・Lifetime medical insurance "Jibun e no Hoken 3 Ladies" ・Term medical insurance "My Insurance Z" ・Regular medical insurance "My Insurance Z Ladies" ・Cancer insurance "Double Ale" ・Disability insurance "Insurance for Working People 3" ・Dementia insurance "be" |
| Rebate period | Same as the premium payment period |
| Redemption limit | 250 points for monthly premiums per insurance policy |
| Point redemption date | In principle, the date designated by Lifenet Life Insurance in the month following the month in which the premium was paid. |
| others | ・If you are exempt from paying insurance premiums or if you fail to pay your premiums, points will not be refunded. - The point reward system for purchasing insurance is a system that returns the savings on contract maintenance costs and other expenses to customers. |
*3 For details on the rebate conditions, please check the notes when applying for Lifenet Insurance.
*4 Whether your card is eligible for V POINT redemption or notSumitomo Mitsui Card websitePlease check further. Please note that unique points other than V POINT are not eligible for rebates.
About the campaign
"V POINT Accumulation Insurance" Point Redemption Eligibility Expansion Campaign
| period | Monday, February 3, 2025 - Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
| conditions | Those who register for a new Lifenet Insurance My Page via the Sumitomo Mitsui Card website during the campaign period and whose Lifenet Insurance My Page is valid as of Monday, June 30, 2025. Those who apply for an insurance product that allows them to earn Lifenet Life V POINT via the Sumitomo Mitsui Card website during the campaign period and whose contract has been concluded as of Monday, June 30, 2025. |
| Prizes and number of recipients | Anyone who meets condition 1 will receive a 200 yen gift certificate for Baskin-Robbins ice cream. 300 people who meet condition ② will be selected by lottery to receive a Pietro Happy Day Set (5 meals) |
*For details and inquiries about this campaign, please contactHerePlease check.
■ How to apply for "V POINT Accumulation Insurance"
You can apply via the "Insurance Portal Site" which can be seamlessly accessed from the Vpass app, or via the "Insurance that earns V POINT" information page.
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■How to link V membership information
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Overview of each company
■ Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company Profile
Established: December 26, 1967
Head Office: Tokyo Head Office SMBC Toyosu Building, 2-2-31 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Osaka Head Office: 4-5-15 Imabashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
Representative: President and CEO, Yukihiko Onishi
Business Activities:Credit card services; debit card and prepaid card services; other payment-related services; loan services;guarantee services; gift card services; and other related ancillary services.
Starting in April 2022, Sumitomo Mitsui Card will add three new plans to its existing travel accident insurance, and begin offering Japan's first card-attached insurance, "Selectable Free Insurance," which allows customers to freely choose from a total of four plans and easily apply for them through the member site Vpass. In addition, from November 2022, we will begin offering an "insurance portal site," an insurance service that combines digital and real-world services. This will enable customers to easily apply for insurance and check contract details at any time, and we will also create a system that allows them to participate in seminars and consult directly with financial planners, meeting both digital and real-world needs. As cashless transactions progress, the situations in which credit cards are used are becoming more diverse, and customer needs and expectations regarding insurance are also changing. We aim to provide customers with a more convenient and advantageous cashless payment environment, including "Insurance that earns V POINT," and to provide insurance services that exceed customer expectations.
■ Lifenet Insurance Company Profile
Company Name: Lifenet Insurance Company, Limited
Established: October 23, 2006 (Commenced operations in May 2008)
Head Office: Nibancho Center Building, 5-25 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President and CEO, Ryosuke Mori
Business Activities: Life insurance business
Lifenet Insurance's management philosophy is "Supporting each and every customer's lifestyle by operating honestly and providing easy-to-understand, affordable, and convenient products and services," and has been summarized in the "Lifenet Life Insurance Manifesto." Since the start of operations, we have consistently provided life insurance from the customer's perspective. As a leading online life insurance company, we aim to realize a society where people can raise future generations with peace of mind by utilizing digital technology.
■CCCMKHD Company Profile
Company Name: CCCMK Holdings Co., Ltd.
Established: October 1, 2012
Head Office: 16-17 Nampēidai-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative: President and CEO, Yasunori Takahashi
Business Activities: Marketing solution services; point alliance services
CCCMKHD is a company that connects "individual lifestyles" with the "society" that surrounds them, and delivers valuable "information" to society through technology and ideas. In addition to offering V members the benefit of earning V POINT, we aim to provide a service that is loved by many people by offering a viewing experience that allows them to enjoy the excitement and thrills that entertainment offers. We will also utilize the diverse data we receive to help companies solve their problems by proposing unique solutions that link social issues with corporate challenges.
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Inquiries regarding this matter
CCC MK HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. Public Relations Office TEL: 03-6800-4464