Rakuten Pay Now Available for Receiving Corporate Payments via 'WalletCho'
Rakuten Pay now allows users to receive payments from companies, such as cashback and expense reimbursements, directly into their Rakuten Pay balance through the 'WalletCho' service. This enhances convenience by enabling immediate use of the funds across Rakuten's ecosystem.
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Rakuten Payment, Inc. announced that users can now select 'Rakuten Pay Balance' as a method to receive payments from corporations through 'WalletCho,' a service provided by Scope Inc. This initiative allows users to promptly receive funds like campaign cashback and transportation expenses. The received balance can be used at Rakuten Pay and Rakuten Point Card affiliated merchants, for various Rakuten Group services including Rakuten Ichiba and Rakuten Travel, for paying national and local taxes, and can also be sent to family and friends free of charge.
FAQ
What is the new feature announced for Rakuten Pay?
Rakuten Pay can now be used as a method to receive payments from companies, such as cashback or expense reimbursements, through the 'WalletCho' service.
What is 'WalletCho'?
WalletCho is a service provided by Scope Inc. that facilitates payments from corporations to individuals.
What kind of Rakuten Pay balance will users receive?
Users will receive the funds as 'Rakuten Cash [Basic Type]' into their Rakuten Pay balance.
How can the received Rakuten Pay balance be used?
It can be used at Rakuten Pay and Rakuten Point Card affiliated stores, for various Rakuten Group services, for paying taxes and utility bills, and for sending money to family and friends free of charge.
Who is the provider of Rakuten Pay?
Rakuten Pay is provided by Rakuten Payment, Inc., a company within the Rakuten Group focusing on payment and marketing services.