Cashless payments top 40% of consumer spending in Japan

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Cashless payments top 40% of consumer spending in Japan

japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/05/21/japan-cashless-payments

The country's cashless payment penetration remains low globally, with the risk of fraud and service interruptions due to natural disasters presenting hurdles to growth.

This story appeared on japantimes.co.jp, 2025-05-21 06:06:00.