Sony's new gaming console PlayStation®5 was released on November 12, 2020. This was the first time Sony introduced a new gaming console to the market, since the release of PlayStation®4 in February 2014. With about 20 game titles being released at the same time, and more popular titles to come, the anticipation of gamers is expected to heat up.

In this article, we introduce the benefits of using Sony Bank WALLET related to the launch of PlayStation®5.

What are the benefits of Sony Bank WALLET?

Recommended benefits for gamers

The most exciting benefit of all for gamers is 2% cashback when shopping at PlayStation™Network / PlayStation®Store in Japan using Sony Bank WALLET. Furthermore, you can enjoy 3% discount on purchases via Sony Store online or Sony Store direct retail locations (Ginza, Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka Tenjin), where you can also buy PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®VR.

Myriad of other benefits aside from games when using your card in Japan

In actuality, all customers receive 0.5% cashback each month on all purchases in Japan, which equates to real benefits. Of course, this includes shopping on frequently used e-commerce sites in Japan.

Receive a maximum of 2.0% cashback, depending on your level under our Club S rewards program.

Learn more about Club S

Sony Bank WALLET enables you to make purchases during the course of your daily life, including at supermarkets and convenience stores, with just one card.

If you are going to open a bank account, it is better to receive benefits aside from just being able to deposit money, right?

One of the most attractive features of Sony Bank is that we offer a range of benefits beyond transactions.

How convenient is Sony Bank WALLET?

  • No need to carry cash as Sony Bank WALLET, a cash card with Visa Debit functionality, is directly connected to your bank account
  • No signatures or PIN required at stores that support Visa contactless payments
  • Minimum of four fee-waived cash withdrawals per month at approximately 90,000 partner ATMs throughout Japan, including those located at convenience stores and Japan Post Bank

    Receive as many as unlimited fee-waived withdrawals per month, depending on your level under our Club S rewards program

  • At least two fee-waived fund transfers per month

    Receive up to 11 fee-waived fund transfers per month, depending on your level under our Club S rewards program

How do you use Sony Bank WALLET?

Sony Bank WALLET features a contactless mark next to the Visa logo, which indicates that your card has built-in Visa contactless payments functionality.

Although the number of stores in Japan is still limited, you can use Visa contactless payment at stores displaying the following mark.

Visa contactless payment eliminates the hassle of having to hand your card to the store clerk, or authorize payment with your signature or PIN(*). Just say, "Visa, please!" and touch the contactless payment reader at the cash register to complete your payment.

With Visa contactless payment, shopping with Sony Bank WALLET is now even simpler and faster than before!

Please note that when making payments over a certain amount, you will be required to insert your card into the card reader and authorize payment with your PIN or signature.

Offering an easy and convenient means of cashless payment when making everyday purchases and shopping at PlayStation™Network / PlayStation®Store or Sony Stores, we encourage you to make full use of Sony Bank WALLET as an indispensable part of your daily life.

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