Value Design to Provide Proprietary Cloud-Based Pay Service "Value Card" to Osaka Supermarket "Sanko"

Value Design Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and Representative Director: Hideharu Hayashi; hereinafter referred to as "Value Design"), which develops cashless service businesses under the umbrella of Paycloud Holdings, Inc. (TSE Growth: 4015), announces that its cloud-based proprietary pay issuance service "Value Card" has been adopted by Sanpou Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Yutaka Nishino; hereinafter referred to as "Sanpou"), which operates the supermarket "Sanko". This service will enable faster checkout at Sanko stores, supporting improved customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Starting March 30, 2026, the electronic money "Sanko Card," utilizing this service, will be available at "Super Sanko Uriwari Store" and "Super Sanko Nagayoshi Store." Sanko Card Image

Background of Introducing the Cloud-Based Proprietary Pay Service "Value Card" at Supermarket "Sanko" In recent years, cashless payments have become widespread in the retail industry, with various payment methods such as credit cards and code payments being used daily. In this environment, an increasing number of companies are introducing their own proprietary cashless payment systems to improve customer convenience, encourage store visits, and optimize payment costs. Sanpou, which is introducing the proprietary pay issuance service "Value Card," operates the community-oriented supermarket "Sanko" in Osaka Prefecture. Amidst the increasing use of cashless payments, they have adopted the cloud-based proprietary pay issuance service "Value Card" with the aim of reducing operational burdens associated with cash and cashless payments, and lowering commission fees through the use of proprietary payments. By utilizing proprietary electronic money, smooth transactions without cash handling will be realized, leading to shorter checkout times and reduced waiting times at registers. Furthermore, by adopting proprietary pay, which has lower transaction fees compared to general cashless payment methods like credit cards, stores can reduce their fee burden and optimize payment costs.

・Receive preferential point reward rates and various other benefits ・Smoother checkout processing at registers, reducing waiting times ・Eliminates the need to handle coins, reducing hassle during payment

・Increased store visits are expected through the use of proprietary pay, leading to sales expansion ・Improved operational efficiency due to faster register checkouts driven by the promotion of proprietary pay usage ・Lower cost burden for stores due to lower commission rates compared to general payment methods like credit cards ■ Card Overview Card Name: Sanko Card Function: Rechargeable electronic money function Charge Limit: ¥100,000 (Maximum charge per transaction: ¥49,000) ■ Supporting Operational Efficiency, Payment Fee Optimization, and Sales/Customer Acquisition Enhancement for Register Operations Value Design supports the digitalization of retail stores and the enhancement of customer experiences by improving the convenience of cashless payments, streamlining register operations, and optimizing payment fees in supermarkets. Furthermore, we develop and provide cashless services for store customer acquisition and sales promotion.