Paidy Joins Japan BNPL Service Association
As of May 28, 2026, Paidy Inc. has joined the Japan BNPL Service Association as a full member. With this addition, the total number of member companies is now eight, accelerating efforts to strengthen industry-wide governance and realize a secure and safe BNPL environment.
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The Japan BNPL Service Association (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Shin Shibata; hereinafter 'BNPL Association') announced that Paidy Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryuji Kato; hereinafter 'Paidy') joined the BNPL Association as a full member on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Including Paidy, the number of member companies now totals eight.
## Background of Membership and Market Status
In recent years, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services in Japan have experienced rapid growth due to the expansion of the e-commerce market, the proliferation of digital payments, and increased demand for diverse payment options. Accordingly, there is growing emphasis on normalizing the market and protecting consumers, such as by developing environments where users can safely and securely use these services and formulating industry-wide rules to encourage appropriate usage.
The BNPL Association works to promote the healthy adoption and reliability of BNPL services by developing guidelines, collaborating with relevant government ministries, and conducting educational activities. By welcoming Paidy, a leading company in the Japanese BNPL market known for its unique '3, 6, and 12-time installment' payment plans, the association aims to further accelerate its initiatives to strengthen governance across the industry and realize a more secure and safe BNPL environment.
Including Paidy, the number of member companies now totals eight.
## Background of Membership and Market Status
In recent years, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services in Japan have experienced rapid growth due to the expansion of the e-commerce market, the proliferation of digital payments, and increased demand for diverse payment options. Accordingly, there is growing emphasis on normalizing the market and protecting consumers, such as by developing environments where users can safely and securely use these services and formulating industry-wide rules to encourage appropriate usage.
The BNPL Association works to promote the healthy adoption and reliability of BNPL services by developing guidelines, collaborating with relevant government ministries, and conducting educational activities. By welcoming Paidy, a leading company in the Japanese BNPL market known for its unique '3, 6, and 12-time installment' payment plans, the association aims to further accelerate its initiatives to strengthen governance across the industry and realize a more secure and safe BNPL environment.
FAQ
Paidyが日本後払い決済サービス協会に加盟したのはいつですか？
2026年5月28日（木）付で加盟しました。
日本後払い決済サービス協会への加盟社数は何社になりましたか？
Paidyを含め、8社となりました。
日本後払い決済サービス協会の主な目的は何ですか？
後払い決済（BNPL）サービスに関するガイドラインの策定、市場の健全な発展および消費者保護を目的として活動しています。
Paidyが提供する主な決済サービスは何ですか？
「ペイディ」および独自の「３回・６回・12回あと払い」を展開しています。
日本後払い決済サービス協会の会長は誰ですか？
柴田 紳氏です。