What are some Japanese Payment Gateways?

5 points·dmak··8 comments

I'm looking for some payment gateways for a small business website in Japan. Are there any Stripe equivalents? I noticed WebPay.jp which seems like a clone of Stripe. There's also Paypal, but Paypal is kind of clunky because it takes you to another website and I don't think it is as recognized in Japan as a brand.

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Here is a spreadsheet I made in 2009 comparing processors who can handle Yen payments in Japan. It doesn't include Cybersource. We tried GMO, Worldpay and Paypal. We eventually decided Cybersource was the easiest to deal with in terms of API.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvWgqGUbGJszdHB...

I recommend cybersource Japan. Same API and documentation as the USA. Unless you are fluent in Japanese and prepared to deal with arcane systems and pricing structures, go with cybersource. I've tried three other providers, still waiting for stripe Japan.

The most popular payment gateway is GMO: http://www.gmo-pg.com/

I am often told that PayPal is the only sensible option for small businesses, however. I wish Stripe would come to Japan!

Do you know anything about Zeus?

You can use PayPal as a backend processor https://www.paypal.com/webapps/mpp/paypal-payments-pro

No need to redirect users.

Except that you can't use Pro unless your company is in the US.

Depends on your case but I would suggest choosing a payment processor that enables conbini shiharai (payment at convenience stores like 7-11, Lawson, etc.).

Do not underestimate the power of conbini. ;-)

Everyone loves the conbini!

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