The minimum amount per payment for Japanese payment methods is JPY 1, except Rakuten Pay, which starts at JPY 100. The maximum amount differs by payment method.
On the API, you can charge from JPY1 for one transaction (JPY 100 for Rakuten Pay).
The limit of maximum amount will differ depending on payment methods.
For the maximum amount for each, please refer to this page.
*Credit card: the payment may not be completed with the amount you requested due to the discretion of the card holder's usage limit or the card company that received the payment request.
*Electronic Money: the limit of the card you own will be the limit that you can charge.
Minimum and maximum amounts for Japanese payment methods
| Payment method | Minimum amount | Maximum amount |
|---|---|---|
| Credit card (Visa / Mastercard) | JPY 1 | Varies by card |
| Credit card (AMEX / Diners / JCB) | JPY 1 | Varies by card |
| Konbini (convenience store) | JPY 1 | JPY 300,000 |
| Pay-easy | JPY 1 | JPY 999,999 |
| Merpay | JPY 1 | JPY 1,000,000 |
| PayPay | JPY 1 | JPY 1,000,000 per 24 hours (also subject to the spending limit set in PayPay) |
| au PAY | JPY 1 | Varies by wallet |
| Rakuten Pay | JPY 100 | JPY 9,999,999 |
| Paidy | JPY 1 | JPY 1,000,000 |
| Apple Pay | JPY 1 | Varies by card |
| WebMoney | JPY 1 | JPY 20,000 |
| BitCash | JPY 1 | JPY 200,000 |
| NET CASH | JPY 1 | JPY 20,000 |
| Bank transfer | JPY 1 | No limit |
| Carrier billing | JPY 1 | JPY 100,000 |
For the latest list, including payment methods outside Japan, please see Supported payment methods.
Frequently asked questions
Rakuten Pay payments under JPY 100 fail with an error
The minimum amount for Rakuten Pay is JPY 100, so payments under JPY 100 result in a payment error and cannot be completed. For transactions under JPY 100, please offer a payment method other than Rakuten Pay.
Can I charge from JPY 1?
Yes, for Japanese payment methods other than Rakuten Pay. Rakuten Pay starts at JPY 100.