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Process and Timeline from Application to Accepting Payments

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You can create a free account and test in Test mode right away, before screening. Screening is required before you can start live payments, and the screening period differs by payment method.

You can create a free account and test in Test mode right away, without waiting for screening. You can proceed with the application even while your website is still under construction, so running screening in parallel makes it easier to start accepting payments on your launch date.

Four Steps to Get Started

  1. Create an account for free: There are no setup fees and no monthly fees.
  2. Test in Test mode: You can verify the payment page and system integration without waiting for screening.
  3. Apply for Live mode (production environment): Select the payment methods you want to use and apply.
  4. Start accepting payments in Live mode after screening: Payment methods become available one by one as their screening is completed.

Estimated Screening Period

The screening period differs greatly by payment method. For example, Visa / Mastercard (Japan), convenience store payments (excluding 7-Eleven), and bank transfers usually take 3 to 4 business days, while 7-Eleven usually takes about 1 to 2 months.

Be sure to check the estimate for the payment methods you plan to use in the following articles.

You Can Apply Even If Your Website Is Not Yet Public or Under Construction

You can proceed with the application even while your website is still under construction. Because screening can run in parallel without waiting for your website to be completed, it is easier to start accepting payments on your launch date.

Note that screening checks the details of your products and services, prices, and the information required by the Specified Commercial Transactions Act.

Tips for Smooth Screening

  • Prepare all required documents before submitting the application form
  • Apply for payment methods that take longer to screen (such as 7-Eleven) at the same time as other payment methods
  • To change details after applying, reply to the email from the screening team with your request

Next Steps

  1. Check the screening period for the payment methods you plan to use in [Japan] Estimated Review Period for Live Mode Application
  2. Create an account for free and test it in Test mode
  3. Prepare the required documents and submit the Live mode application form