Cashless Payments

Fully Cashless Payments Begin!

The Expo site will be fully cashless, which is a first for any World Expo. Cashless payment will be the only method of payment for purchases and dining at the Expo site, as cash will not be accepted. Visitors without cashless payment methods will need to purchase a prepaid card in advance.

What are Cashless Payments?

Cashless payments involve using methods such as credit cards, electronic money, or smartphone-based code payments instead of physical cash (bills and coins). This payment method has become increasingly common in recent years, and is widely used in various scenarios such as convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, and online shopping.

Benefits of Cashless Payments

  • Reduced Risk of Theft

    Since there is no need to carry cash, the risk of theft or pickpocketing is reduced.

  • Faster and Smoother Transactions

    Allows you to avoid the hassle of handling change and makes completing payments smoother.

  • Easy Money Management

    Transaction history that you can check helps make it easier to track spending.

  • Earn Points and Enjoy Rewards!

    Some payment methods allow you to earn points and various other rewards with qualifying payments.

Cashless Payment Brands Accepted at the Expo Site

Approximately 60 different payment brands will be available at the Expo site. You can continue using the same payment methods that you use in your daily life at the Expo site.

  • Credit Cards

  • Electronic Money

  • 2D Code Payments

*Details to be announced during fiscal year 2024.

Information for Visitors Without Cashless Payments

Prepare Your Cashless Payment Method Before Visiting Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan

If you do not have cashless payment methods such as credit cards or electronic money, we recommend using MYAKU-PE! (electronic money) through the EXPO2025 Digital Wallet operated by the Association, purchasing a prepaid card* that can be charged and used within the Expo site, or preparing other means of cashless payment in advance.

  • *Crowding for purchasing and charging prepaid cards inside the Expo site is expected, so please prepare in advance before coming to the Expo site.
  • *Brands of prepaid cards available for use inside the Expo site will be announced later.