Making Smart Payments with Sony Bank WALLET Using Google Pay™, Garmin Pay or Fitbit Pay

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Sony Bank customers can enjoy Visa contactless payments by adding their Sony Bank WALLET to Google Pay, Garmin Pay or Fitbit Pay.

Participating merchants

All three of these smart payment methods can be used at Visa merchants in Japan and overseas that display the Visa contactless payments symbol.

Visa contactless payments (Link to Visa Inc. Japanese site)

Payment methods

When paying for purchases, just tell the cashier that you want to pay by Visa or Visa contactless payment, and touch the card reader with your device when the reader light comes on.

When using Google Pay:
Google Pay cannot be used when your device is in sleep mode, so please ensure it is turned on when paying.

When using Garmin Pay or Fitbit Pay:
Open Garmin Pay or Fitbit Pay on your device and confirm that the Sony Bank WALLET icon is displayed.

Usage limit per transaction

The Sony Bank WALLET usage limit when making contactless payments is 50,000 yen per transaction.

Setting up Sony Bank WALLET on your preferred contactless payment service

Step 1:
Install and open your app of choice on your device. Apps can be used on Near-Field Communication (NFC) devices. If using Garmin Pay or Fitbit Pay, you will need to set up your PIN.

Google Pay (Google Wallet™ app)

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Garmin Pay (Garmin Connect™ Mobile app)

Fitbit Pay (Fitbit app)

Step 2:
Enter your Sony Bank WALLET card and customer information.

Step 3:
Confirm Sony Bank's Terms and Conditions. Terms and Conditions are available in both Japanese and English.

Step 4:
Follow the procedures shown on the app screen, and complete the required identity verification procedures via email or telephone. Verification emails will be sent in both Japanese and English. Telephone verification is available in Japanese only.

After your identity has been verified, your Sony Bank WALLET will be registered to the applicable app and you will be able to make Visa contactless payments.

For details on each of the services, please check the following links.

Guide and FAQ

Important

  • Please make sure NFC is turned on when using your device to pay for purchases.
  • For some transactions, such as payments over a certain amount, you may be required to unlock your device, enter your PIN, or authorize the transaction with your signature.
  • If your Google Wallet-installed device is lost or stolen, please contact our English help desk immediately to protect your account from unauthorized use.
  • If your Garmin Pay or Fitbit Pay device is lost or stolen, suspend the use of the Sony Bank WALLET registered to your Garmin Connect Mobile app or Fitbit app, or delete the registered card information.

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