Kyash

Kyash accepts deposits from bank accounts, convenience stores, Pay-easy, or partner service sales/rewards, usable anywhere Visa is accepted.

Kyash supports Visa prepaid card payments via smartphone or smartwatch, including Apple Pay/Google Pay-enabled ‘Kyash Visa Card’ issuance from the app, with real-time transaction history.

Kyash allows smartphone-based later payments of 3,000 to 50,000 yen, usable immediately online or at Visa stores, with repayment due by the end of the following month.

Using Kyash requires a deposit (charge). After depositing, funds can be used for online shopping or in-store payments.

Kyash records online shopping and service payments in real time on the app.

Kyash updates and announcements are posted here.

Kyash posts promotional campaign details.

Kyash lists service disruptions and maintenance notices.

Kyash recruits employees to build infrastructure for ‘value movement’ and create a ‘new culture of money’ aligned with lifestyles and values.

Business inquiries go here; individual customer inquiries go to Kyash customer support.

Kyash’s fee-free Visa prepaid card works everywhere, tracks spending in real time, prevents overspending, and offers up to 1% cashback. Cards can also be paused or stopped via the app.

Kyash outlines its policies on information security, privacy, and anti-social forces.

Kyash provides service terms, special conditions, and related policies.

Kyash obtains a patent for its proprietary **instant wallet deposit (top-up) system**, enabling real-time fund transfers to digital wallets. The technology streamlines payment processing for merchants and users by eliminating delays in fund availability. Kyash continues to expand its fintech solutions in Japan’s competitive digital payment market.

Feb 2024ペイメントナビNews article

Kyash, a Japan-based payment and money management app, raises $41 million (JPY 4.9 billion) in a Series D funding round. The capital injection supports its expansion in the digital financial services sector, catering to users seeking streamlined financial tools.

Mar 2022FinTech GlobalNews article

Block invests $41.2 million in Kyash, a Tokyo-based mobile financial app, through a Series D funding round. The startup develops financial services accessible via mobile devices, targeting Japanese consumers. The funding highlights growing investor interest in digital finance solutions in Japan.

Mar 2022TechCrunchNews article

Kyash introduces its **Kyash Corporate Payout Service** to enable companies to pay freelancers and gig workers via mobile phone numbers. Delivery service **menu** adopts the platform for disbursing driver wages, streamlining payment processes for its workforce.

Dec 2021Impress WatchNews article