Mitsui Sumitomo Card Launches "Up to 8% Point Back on Smartphone Touch Payments for Public Transport"

Mitsui Sumitomo Card Co., Ltd., led by CEO Yukihiko Onishi, will initiate a promotional campaign titled "Up to 8% Point Back on Smartphone Touch Payments for Public Transport" from April 13, 2026. This initiative provides V-point還元 of up to 8% for users who utilize smartphone touch payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay with Visa, or Apple Pay with Mastercard) on participating railway and bus operators across Japan. The campaign specifically targets personal credit cards issued by Mitsui Sumitomo Card that accrue V-points, with some exclusions, and also includes specific partner cards like Meitetsu Muse Card and minapita card. The還元 rates vary: 8% for Olive Flexible Pay users, 7% for other eligible Mitsui Sumitomo cards, and 6.5% cashback for specific partner cards. A monthly cap of 1,000 points or 1,000 yen applies per card type. The campaign period for April 2026 will be from April 16th to 30th. Transactions such as online shopping or purchases at station stores are excluded.