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BNPL service usage surveys in Japan

Overview

Site Creation Co., Ltd. has released survey data regarding the usage and mechanics of “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) services among smartphone users in Japan.

An initial survey of 100 smartphone users found that 36% have used BNPL services, with Paidy (12%) and PayPay Credit (11%) identified as the most common providers. The data indicated a correlation between BNPL usage and the purchase of digital gifts or gift cards, with 52.8% of BNPL users reporting such experience.

A subsequent study focusing on cash conversion through BNPL services analyzed 40 valid responses. This research found that 70.0% of respondents received between 80% and 89% of the original amount used, with 37.5% receiving 80–84% and 32.5% receiving 85–89%. Additionally, 12.5% of respondents reported receiving 90% or more of the amount used.

Entities

Site Creation Co., Ltd. · Paidy · PayPay

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Site Creation conducts survey on buy now pay later cash conversion

    A survey by Site Creation Co., Ltd. of 40 individuals using “buy now, pay later” services for cash conversion shows 70% receive between 80% and 89% of the original amount.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Site Creation survey shows 36% of smartphone users use BNPL services

    A survey by Site Creation Co., Ltd. shows 36% of smartphone users have used buy now, pay later services, with over half of those users also having experience purchasing gift cards.

Sources

ascii.jp · commercepick.com · prtimes.jp