Prepaid e-money "pixivcoban" celebrates its 2nd anniversary since release! Cumulative users exceed 140,000 in two years. A bonus coban campaign offering up to 5% is underway!
Pixiv Inc.'s prepaid e-money service, pixivcoban, which can be used for payments on BOOTH, pixivFANBOX, and pixivFACTORY, celebrates its second anniversary. In commemoration, a campaign is being held where users can receive up to 5% bonus coban when charging. The service has surpassed 140,000 cumulative users in two years and has expanded its charging methods and available services, including support for au PAY, AEON Pay, and payments on pixivFACTORY, with future plans for pixiv Comic.
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Pixivcoban, a prepaid e-money service operated by Pixiv Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Yasuhiro Niwa; hereinafter "Pixiv") that can be used for payments on "BOOTH," "pixivFANBOX," and "pixivFACTORY," will celebrate its 2nd anniversary since its service release on Thursday, April 2, 2026. To commemorate this, the "pixivcoban 2nd Anniversary! Get up to 5% guaranteed! Bonus Coban Campaign" will be held from the same day.
What is pixivcoban?
"pixivcoban" is an e-money that can be used for payments on "BOOTH," "pixivFANBOX," and "pixivFACTORY."
Creators and fans using "BOOTH," "pixivFANBOX," and "pixivFACTORY" can charge (deposit) pixivcoban in advance through "Pixiv Easy Payment Powered by Minna no Bank (hereinafter "Pixiv Easy Payment")" or credit card payments (Visa/Mastercard/JCB/American Express/Diners Club), or au PAY and AEON Pay, enabling smooth one-click payments and centralized management of payment history.
1 coban (e-money) can be used as the equivalent of 1 yen.
pixivcoban service site:https://coban.pixiv.net/about
Cumulative users exceed 140,000 in two years
In two years since the service started, the cumulative number of users has exceeded 140,000, and it has grown into a service that many people can utilize.
In addition, campaigns that allow users to charge pixivcoban at a discount and BOOTH event-linked projects have been implemented, with a wide range of users participating.
We will continue to develop initiatives that will please everyone.
Further improved convenience by expanding charging methods and available services
pixivcoban has implemented functional updates to enhance user convenience and enable its use in a wider range of situations.
Supports various charging (purchase) methods
In addition to conventional charging methods, charging via "smartphone payment" such as au PAY and AEON Pay is now possible. Furthermore, as a new function to support creators' creative activities, a function to easily charge pixivcoban from BOOTH sales has been released.
Expansion of available services
In addition, services that can be paid for with pixivcoban are being expanded sequentially. Newly, payment for "pixivFACTORY," which allows anyone to easily create goods in as little as 2 minutes, is now supported. In April 2026, pixivcoban will also be available for purchasing comic books and other items on "pixiv Comic," a manga service where users can read trial versions and serialized manga for free.
Renewal of the animation when charging coban (paid)
We have added an animation effect when charging coban (paid). The expression has been updated to make the moment coban is charged more visually enjoyable and pleasant.
pixivcoban's mission is to provide a new payment experience that allows fans using Pixiv's internet services to enjoy works more and to boost creators' creative activities.
We will continue to work on functional improvements and new initiatives to provide a payment experience that enriches creative activities.
"pixivcoban 2nd Anniversary! Get up to 5% guaranteed! Bonus Coban Campaign" Overview
During the campaign period, if you charge 3,000 coban (paid) or more at one time, you will receive up to 5% of the charged amount in bonus coban (free) after the charge is completed.
Both paid and free coban can be used for payments on "BOOTH," "pixivFANBOX," and "pixivFACTORY" at a rate of 1 coban = 1 yen.
*Charges of less than 3,000 coban (paid) at one time are not eligible.
*The validity period for coban (paid) and bonus coban (free) awarded in this campaign is 180 days from the date of award.
Campaign period: April 2, 2026 (Thursday) 12:00 to April 30, 2026 (Thursday) 11:59
Please check here for details.
https://coban.pixiv.net/info/39
About registered trademarks and trademarks
・"Visa" is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association.
・"Mastercard" is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.
・"JCB" is a registered trademark of JCB Co., Ltd.
・"American Express" is a registered trademark of American Express Company and/or its affiliates.
・"Diners Club" is a registered trademark of Diners Club International Ltd.
・"au PAY" is a registered trademark of KDDI Corporation.
・"AEON Pay" is a registered trademark of AEON Co., Ltd.
■Pixiv Inc. https://www.pixiv.co.jp
Location: 4-23-5 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director CEO: Yasuhiro Niwa
Business: Internet service business
Establishment date: July 25, 2005
Inquiries: info@pixiv.co.jp (Nishidoi, Nishida)