menu Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Atsuo Shinoda), which operates the delivery app "menu," will begin offering the "Ponta Pass Point Boost" benefit for "Ponta Pass" members on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

This will allow users to increase their Ponta point earning rate based on the number of times they use au PAY (online payments) for 200 yen (tax included) or more on menu each month, after entering the campaign within the Ponta Pass app.

"Ponta Pass Point Boost" (hereinafter referred to as "this benefit") is a benefit for Ponta Pass members that offers an increased Ponta point earning rate based on the number of times au PAY (code payments/online payments) of 200 yen (tax included) or more are used at participating merchants. A higher earning rate applies for au/UQ mobile users.

Starting Wednesday, July 1, 2026, menu will be added as an eligible service for this benefit. Participation requires monthly entry within the Ponta Pass app, and payments of 200 yen (tax included) or more using au PAY (online payments) on menu are eligible. The earning rate will be determined by the total number of uses, with a maximum of 7x (up to 3.5%) daily.

This benefit will now apply when using food delivery services, allowing users to enjoy their daily meals more affordably.

Furthermore, from Monday, June 1, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026, KDDI Corporation is holding the "Summer Ponta Pass Festival" campaign for Ponta Pass members. From Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Friday, July 31, 2026, menu will participate as a participating merchant, and eligible users can receive up to 14x the point earning rate upon meeting the conditions.

menu will continue to provide a more affordable and convenient delivery experience through its collaboration with Ponta Pass.

● "Ponta Pass Point Boost" Overview

- Eligible: Ponta Pass members

- Participation requirements: Monthly entry within the Ponta Pass app

- Benefit details: Ponta point earning rate will be up to 7x (up to 3.5%) daily based on the number of au PAY payments of 200 yen (tax included) or more on menu.

- Earning limit: Up to 1,500 points per month in total

<Breakdown of Earning Limit>

- Base Benefit

Total benefits from payments at Lawson stores and payments at participating merchants: 500 points/month (150 points/transaction)

* Applies to 1-4 transactions per month

- Step-up Benefit

- Step-up benefit from payments at Lawson stores: 500 points/month

* Applies to 5 or more transactions per month

- Step-up benefit from payments at participating merchants: 500 points

* Applies to 5 or more transactions per month

* If you use Lawson through menu, you will be eligible for the "Step-up benefit for payments at participating merchants," not the "Step-up benefit for payments at Lawson stores."

▼ Click here for the "Ponta Pass Point Boost" benefit page

https://camp.auone.jp/campaign/3364188c8b83cf8d196abbe9?medid=aupay_aupay_topic&scrid=none&serial=ppas_boost&branch=20260522

* The number of payments made with au PAY (code payments/online payments) at participating merchants is included in the "monthly number of transactions."

* This benefit is only available to Ponta Pass members. Ponta Pass Lite members are not eligible.

* The earning rate at the time of benefit application includes the base points of au PAY (0.5%) in addition to the bonus points from this benefit.

* At Lawson, points are awarded based on the amount excluding tax, while at other participating merchants, points are awarded based on the amount including tax.

* Monthly entry within the Ponta Pass app is required for benefit application. Benefits will not apply if you do not enter.

* For details, please check the Ponta Pass app or the official website.

* Tobacco products are not eligible for Ponta point issuance (earning).

● About menu Inc.

Aiming to be a "living infrastructure where anything can be conveniently obtained when desired," menu Inc. operates the Japanese delivery app "menu." In 2023, it became a joint venture with KDDI and Realcom HD. Ponta Pass members receive free delivery fees, and the app features a "review function" for individual products and a "game function" that can be enjoyed seamlessly within the app. We will continue to implement various initiatives to provide "a little bit of happiness and fun" in daily life.

- Service areas: 33 prefectures (delivery)

- App download fee: Free

- App download URL: https://go.menu.jp/MWIV/adz9ak8o

- Supported OS: iOS/Android

● About "Ponta Pass"

This is a monthly subscription service that offers access to various services, including advantageous coupons, entertainment digital content, and smartphone support.

Please refer here for details about Ponta Pass.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: サービス拡大
  • Organizations: au / UQ mobile