Launch of acquiring services for visitors to Japan through a partnership with Alipay
First written in FY2017-Q2. 2 of 5 entries say "Dropped", first in FY2017-Q3. Latest entry: FY2020.
1 other company's latest entry also says "Dropped".
- FY2020DroppedAnnual reportThis securities report contains no reference to acquiring services for visitors to Japan using Alipay or WeChat Pay. No withdrawal of the partnership is explicitly stated.
- FY2019-Q3AdvancedAnnual report
「We are also focusing on improving convenience for customers visiting Japan from overseas by expanding mobile payment services, including beginning to accept WeChat Pay in addition to China's electronic payment service Alipay.」
In addition to the existing Alipay service, WeChat Pay acceptance was launched, expanding mobile payment services for visitors to Japan. - FY2017AdvancedAnnual report
「Regarding new card issuance, the number of "Orico Card THE POINT" cards issued, which offer a higher points rebate rate, is steadily increasing. We have also begun soliciting applications for the "Mizuho Mileage Club Card/THE POINT," which includes the "Happy Benefits" package from Mizuho Mileage Club. In addition, we focused on improving customer convenience by launching acquiring services through our partnership with China's major electronic payment service Alipay and supporting Apple Pay, a mobile payment service.」
The launch of acquiring services through the partnership with Alipay was also confirmed in the full-year business review. - FY2017-Q3DroppedAnnual reportThe main text for this quarter contains no reference to the partnership with Alipay or acquiring services for visitors to Japan. No withdrawal of the initiative is explicitly stated.
- FY2017-Q2First statedAnnual report
「We are also focusing on new initiatives to meet the needs of customers visiting Japan from overseas, including partnering with China's leading electronic payment service, Alipay, and launching acquiring services.」
The partnership with China's electronic payment service Alipay and the launch of acquiring services are described as new measures to meet the needs of visitors to Japan.