Japan's First* Credit Card "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank" Launches, Allowing Withdrawals from Cryptocurrency Exchange Assets
Marui Group's Epos Card and cryptocurrency exchange bitbank have partnered to issue the "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank," Japan's first credit card enabling payments and rewards in cryptocurrency, starting April 27, 2026.
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Marui Group's fintech business company, Epos Card Co., Ltd. (Nakano-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Shoichi Aida; hereinafter "Epos Card"), has partnered with Bitbank Co., Ltd. (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Noriyuki Hirosue; hereinafter "Bitbank"), which operates the cryptocurrency exchange "bitbank", to issue the "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank" starting Monday, April 27, 2026.
*As of April 27, 2026, according to Epos Card and Bitbank research. This is the first service in Japan that allows customers to use their cryptocurrency exchange balance for credit card payments.
■ About "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank"
This card is Japan's first credit card linked with the cryptocurrency exchange "bitbank", offering not only monthly payment withdrawals but also points redeemed in cryptocurrency (= CRYPTO ASSET). In addition to being able to withdraw card usage fees from a cryptocurrency exchange account, users can receive cashback in their chosen cryptocurrency from Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or Astar (ASTR) depending on their card usage. By providing a new experience that allows people to utilize cryptocurrencies not just for holding but also for daily payments and asset building, we aim to make cryptocurrencies more integral and familiar to everyday life. A campaign commemorating the issuance will also be held starting today.
＜ Features of "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank" ＞
1. Japan's first!* Payments using cryptocurrency※ possible
Monthly credit card payment withdrawals can be selected each month from either a "financial institution" or a "cryptocurrency exchange (bitbank)".
※If "cryptocurrency exchange (bitbank)" is selected for withdrawal, the only cryptocurrency available for withdrawal is Bitcoin (BTC).
*As of April 27, 2026, according to Epos Card and Bitbank research. This is the first service in Japan that allows users to select their credit card payment withdrawal account monthly from either a "financial institution" or a "cryptocurrency exchange (bitbank)".
2. Japan's first!** Cashback in cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency will be used for cashback (0.5% return rate) based on monthly card usage and for new card enrollment benefits (worth 2,000 yen). Furthermore, the cryptocurrency awarded can be selected from three types: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Astar (ASTR).
This is Japan's first initiative to offer cryptocurrency cashback with multiple selectable denominations.
** As of April 27, 2026, according to Epos Card and Bitbank research. This is the first service in Japan that allows users to select the type of cryptocurrency awarded for credit card usage cashback and new card enrollment benefits.
＜ Issuance Commemorative Campaign ＞
By issuing and using the card, you will receive up to 4,000 yen worth of cryptocurrency (including 2,000 yen worth of new enrollment benefits).
Please check the campaign page for details.
https://bitbank.cc/campaign/epos-crypto-card-campaign/
■ Overview of "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank"
Card Issuer: Epos Card Co., Ltd.
Name: EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank
Design: 1 type
Annual Fee: Free for life
Return Rate: 0.5% (cryptocurrency return, not Epos points)
Application Start Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
International Brand: Visa
Enrollment Benefit: 2,000 yen worth of cryptocurrency awarded
Application Link: https://www.eposcard.co.jp/collabo/crypto/
■ Background of Partnership and Initiatives
Under the mission of "creating an inclusive society where everyone can feel 'happiness'," Marui Group has set "financial empowerment that supports 'what you love'" as a key impact area for 2030, aiming to provide a wide range of financial options to those who have difficulty obtaining credit, including young people and foreign nationals. Cryptocurrencies, as one of these options, are expected to be a financial product that contributes to asset building to alleviate anxieties about "future money" primarily among younger generations, and the number of trading accounts continues to increase.
※Source: Created by our company from "Monthly Cryptocurrency Trading Status of Members" by the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association.
Bitbank is one of Japan's largest cryptocurrency exchanges and has a vision of "realizing an open and fair society". Given that this vision aligns with Marui Group's mission, this business partnership has been formed, and the "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank" will be launched.
*As of April 27, 2026, according to Epos Card and Bitbank research. This is the first service in Japan that allows customers to use their cryptocurrency exchange balance for credit card payments.
■ About "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank"
This card is Japan's first credit card linked with the cryptocurrency exchange "bitbank", offering not only monthly payment withdrawals but also points redeemed in cryptocurrency (= CRYPTO ASSET). In addition to being able to withdraw card usage fees from a cryptocurrency exchange account, users can receive cashback in their chosen cryptocurrency from Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or Astar (ASTR) depending on their card usage. By providing a new experience that allows people to utilize cryptocurrencies not just for holding but also for daily payments and asset building, we aim to make cryptocurrencies more integral and familiar to everyday life. A campaign commemorating the issuance will also be held starting today.
＜ Features of "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank" ＞
1. Japan's first!* Payments using cryptocurrency※ possible
Monthly credit card payment withdrawals can be selected each month from either a "financial institution" or a "cryptocurrency exchange (bitbank)".
※If "cryptocurrency exchange (bitbank)" is selected for withdrawal, the only cryptocurrency available for withdrawal is Bitcoin (BTC).
*As of April 27, 2026, according to Epos Card and Bitbank research. This is the first service in Japan that allows users to select their credit card payment withdrawal account monthly from either a "financial institution" or a "cryptocurrency exchange (bitbank)".
2. Japan's first!** Cashback in cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency will be used for cashback (0.5% return rate) based on monthly card usage and for new card enrollment benefits (worth 2,000 yen). Furthermore, the cryptocurrency awarded can be selected from three types: Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Astar (ASTR).
This is Japan's first initiative to offer cryptocurrency cashback with multiple selectable denominations.
** As of April 27, 2026, according to Epos Card and Bitbank research. This is the first service in Japan that allows users to select the type of cryptocurrency awarded for credit card usage cashback and new card enrollment benefits.
＜ Issuance Commemorative Campaign ＞
By issuing and using the card, you will receive up to 4,000 yen worth of cryptocurrency (including 2,000 yen worth of new enrollment benefits).
Please check the campaign page for details.
https://bitbank.cc/campaign/epos-crypto-card-campaign/
■ Overview of "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank"
Card Issuer: Epos Card Co., Ltd.
Name: EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank
Design: 1 type
Annual Fee: Free for life
Return Rate: 0.5% (cryptocurrency return, not Epos points)
Application Start Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
International Brand: Visa
Enrollment Benefit: 2,000 yen worth of cryptocurrency awarded
Application Link: https://www.eposcard.co.jp/collabo/crypto/
■ Background of Partnership and Initiatives
Under the mission of "creating an inclusive society where everyone can feel 'happiness'," Marui Group has set "financial empowerment that supports 'what you love'" as a key impact area for 2030, aiming to provide a wide range of financial options to those who have difficulty obtaining credit, including young people and foreign nationals. Cryptocurrencies, as one of these options, are expected to be a financial product that contributes to asset building to alleviate anxieties about "future money" primarily among younger generations, and the number of trading accounts continues to increase.
※Source: Created by our company from "Monthly Cryptocurrency Trading Status of Members" by the Japan Virtual and Crypto Assets Exchange Association.
Bitbank is one of Japan's largest cryptocurrency exchanges and has a vision of "realizing an open and fair society". Given that this vision aligns with Marui Group's mission, this business partnership has been formed, and the "EPOS CRYPTO Card for bitbank" will be launched.