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KDDI point exchange service expansions

Overview

KDDI has introduced new point exchange initiatives in Japan. In mid-October 2026, KDDI and au Financial Service Co., Ltd. announced a promotional campaign for users of the official Tokyo Metropolitan Government app. This campaign allows participants to exchange Tokyo Points for au PAY balances, with rewards in Ponta points distributed to the first 20,000 eligible participants.

Following this, KDDI announced the launch of the ‘Ponta Pass Point Premium Exchange’ service, scheduled to begin on October 29. This service enables Ponta Pass subscription members to exchange Ponta points for rewards valued at more than one yen per point, including various coupons, gift tickets, and museum entries.

Entities

KDDI · CHARGESPOT · Ponta Pass · au Book Pass

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    KDDI launches premium Ponta point exchange service

    KDDI will launch ‘Ponta Pass Point Premium Exchange’ on October 29, allowing subscribers to exchange Ponta points for rewards valued at more than one yen per point.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    KDDI launches Tokyo Points to au PAY exchange campaign

    KDDI and au Financial Service are offering up to 1,000 Ponta points to the first 20,000 users who exchange Tokyo Points for au PAY balances during a campaign ending November 15, 2026.

Sources

dxmagazine.jp · k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp · niihama.mypl.net · prtimes.jp