SP.LINKS Begins Offering Electronic Money 'BitCash' in Its Online ID Payment Service
SP.LINKS has added the prepaid electronic money 'BitCash' to its 'e-SCOTT Smart' payment gateway service. This helps digital content providers capture users who lack credit cards or prefer anonymous transactions.
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SP.LINKS Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Ryosuke Nomura; hereinafter "SP.LINKS"), a payment gateway provider, announces that it has started offering "BitCash", a prepaid electronic money provided by BitCash Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo), within SP.LINKS' online ID payment service*.
In recent years, while payment methods for online services have diversified, there remains a certain segment of users who do not own credit cards, or who avoid using them due to security and privacy concerns. Furthermore, when using specific online services or digital content, some users prioritize anonymity during checkout to prevent third parties from tracking their usage history or payment information. Under these circumstances, drop-offs during the payment process represent a significant missed opportunity for businesses.
"BitCash" is a prepaid electronic money that can be purchased with cash at convenience stores nationwide. Its main feature is that it does not require personal information registration or a credit card, and can be used immediately after purchase. It is widely utilized as an accessible payment method for demographics not fully covered by existing options, such as cash-preferring users, youth, and privacy-conscious individuals.
With this integration, SP.LINKS expands the payment method lineup in the online ID payment service of its payment gateway "e-SCOTT Smart"*2. This provides a more flexible multi-payment environment primarily for businesses in the entertainment sector, such as online gaming, e-books, and video streaming. Through this, SP.LINKS will support merchants in reducing lost opportunities by improving payment success rates and conversions.
As payment methods become increasingly diverse, adopting and operating online ID payments like BitCash individually can increase the system and management workload for businesses. By introducing online ID payments through SP.LINKS' payment gateway service "e-SCOTT Smart", businesses can centralize the management of payment methods and build a more efficient payment environment.
Going forward, SP.LINKS will continue to support the growth of online businesses by providing a safe, secure, and highly convenient payment infrastructure while responding to the diversifying values and usage scenarios of users.
* A service that performs application authentication and site login authentication for online ID payment providers, and processes payments using balances charged to online ID payment providers or credit cards, etc.
For details, please visit the service introduction page: https://www.splinks.co.jp/consider/online_id_payment/
*2 A payment gateway service provided by SP.LINKS that supports various payment methods, including credit card payments and online ID payments. By managing both the payment gateway business and the card data processing center in-house, SP.LINKS realizes stable payment processing and supports the implementation and operation of payments for online businesses.
About BitCash
BitCash is a prepaid electronic money that can be easily purchased at convenience stores and used for a wide range of entertainment services, including online games, SNS, videos, music, and e-books. By registering as a member, users can easily charge their accounts not only at convenience stores but also online, and enjoy added conveniences such as point rewards and limited campaigns. For more details, please visit https://bitcash.jp.
About SP.LINKS
Under the statement "Beyond Payments, Linking to the Future of Business," SP.LINKS uses technology and creativity from the perspective of shaping the future of businesses, starting from payments, to provide value that anticipates future changes. Based on the philosophies of "Being Sincere," "Contributing to the Healthy Development of the E-commerce Market," "Providing a Free and Open Work Environment," and "Challenging IT Innovation," SP.LINKS creates new purchasing experiences and business possibilities together with developers, businesses, and partners. For more details, please visit www.splinks.co.jp.
In recent years, while payment methods for online services have diversified, there remains a certain segment of users who do not own credit cards, or who avoid using them due to security and privacy concerns. Furthermore, when using specific online services or digital content, some users prioritize anonymity during checkout to prevent third parties from tracking their usage history or payment information. Under these circumstances, drop-offs during the payment process represent a significant missed opportunity for businesses.
"BitCash" is a prepaid electronic money that can be purchased with cash at convenience stores nationwide. Its main feature is that it does not require personal information registration or a credit card, and can be used immediately after purchase. It is widely utilized as an accessible payment method for demographics not fully covered by existing options, such as cash-preferring users, youth, and privacy-conscious individuals.
With this integration, SP.LINKS expands the payment method lineup in the online ID payment service of its payment gateway "e-SCOTT Smart"*2. This provides a more flexible multi-payment environment primarily for businesses in the entertainment sector, such as online gaming, e-books, and video streaming. Through this, SP.LINKS will support merchants in reducing lost opportunities by improving payment success rates and conversions.
As payment methods become increasingly diverse, adopting and operating online ID payments like BitCash individually can increase the system and management workload for businesses. By introducing online ID payments through SP.LINKS' payment gateway service "e-SCOTT Smart", businesses can centralize the management of payment methods and build a more efficient payment environment.
Going forward, SP.LINKS will continue to support the growth of online businesses by providing a safe, secure, and highly convenient payment infrastructure while responding to the diversifying values and usage scenarios of users.
* A service that performs application authentication and site login authentication for online ID payment providers, and processes payments using balances charged to online ID payment providers or credit cards, etc.
For details, please visit the service introduction page: https://www.splinks.co.jp/consider/online_id_payment/
*2 A payment gateway service provided by SP.LINKS that supports various payment methods, including credit card payments and online ID payments. By managing both the payment gateway business and the card data processing center in-house, SP.LINKS realizes stable payment processing and supports the implementation and operation of payments for online businesses.
About BitCash
BitCash is a prepaid electronic money that can be easily purchased at convenience stores and used for a wide range of entertainment services, including online games, SNS, videos, music, and e-books. By registering as a member, users can easily charge their accounts not only at convenience stores but also online, and enjoy added conveniences such as point rewards and limited campaigns. For more details, please visit https://bitcash.jp.
About SP.LINKS
Under the statement "Beyond Payments, Linking to the Future of Business," SP.LINKS uses technology and creativity from the perspective of shaping the future of businesses, starting from payments, to provide value that anticipates future changes. Based on the philosophies of "Being Sincere," "Contributing to the Healthy Development of the E-commerce Market," "Providing a Free and Open Work Environment," and "Challenging IT Innovation," SP.LINKS creates new purchasing experiences and business possibilities together with developers, businesses, and partners. For more details, please visit www.splinks.co.jp.