PayPay
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About this app
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Cashless payment in Japan is the territory of PayPay, a finance app from PayPay Corporation. It turns a smartphone into a wallet for shops, restaurants and online services, and the developer says its registered users have reached 75 million.
Paying in a store is as simple as telling the cashier you will use PayPay at any shop that shows its logo; the listing claims more than 10 million usable locations nationwide, and names chains from convenience stores and cafes to fast food, fashion and drugstores. Each payment can earn up to 2% back in PayPay points, subject to the app's own conditions. Coupons for well-known stores refresh every Monday, and a Nearby Deals section surfaces offers around you. Money can be sent to and received from other people free of charge, down to 1 yen and around the clock, including from LINE chats, and a group payment feature helps split bills. The balance can be topped up from a bank account, with cash at Seven Bank or Lawson Bank ATMs, or from a PayPay card. Verifying your identity unlocks extras such as bank charging and a compensation scheme against fraudulent use.
It averages 4.3 from about 583,000 ratings, with 71% five stars and 10% one star. It has passed 50,000,000+ installs. The app is free, with no ads or in-app purchases. It was updated on 2026-09-11, needs Android 9 or newer, and is rated Everyone. We list one version, 5.67.0.
Anyone living in or regularly visiting Japan will find it widely accepted. It is of little use elsewhere.
Features
- Finance appA Finance app published by PayPay Corporation.
- 50,000,000+ installsGoogle Play reports 50,000,000+ installs, a reliable sign of an active user base.
- Free, no ads or purchasesListed as free with no ads and no in-app purchases.
- Android 9+Runs on Android 9 or newer.
- Rated EveryoneContent rating Everyone on Google Play.
Pros
- Widely acceptedThe listing cites over 10 million usable locations across Japan.
- Free transfersSending money to other users costs nothing and works around the clock.
- Points and couponsPayments can earn up to 2% in points, plus weekly coupons.
Cons
- Japan onlyIts stores, banks and ATMs are all Japanese, so it suits users there.
- Needs Android 9Older phones below Android 9 are not supported.
Rating distribution
Frequently asked questions
01 Is PayPay free?
Yes. PayPay is listed as free on Google Play.
02 Which Android version does PayPay need?
The current release requires Android 9.
03 How do I install the APK?
Download the file from the version page, open it on your Android device and allow installs from this source when prompted. XAPK bundles need the APKPure app or a split-APK installer (see the install guide in the footer). Always prefer the latest version unless you specifically need an older build.
04 Is the download safe?
Files are served by an established third-party mirror and are the same builds distributed to Play Store users; Appmello never repackages or modifies them. Check the developer name (PayPay Corporation) and package name (jp.ne.paypay.android.app) match what you expect.
05 How do I get my account back?
Accounts belong to the developer's own service, not to this site. Use the sign-in recovery option inside PayPay, or contact PayPay Corporation through the support address listed on Google Play.
06 How do I cancel a subscription?
Subscriptions bought through Google Play are managed in the Play Store under Payments and subscriptions; purchases made inside the app follow the developer's own billing.
07 Can I get a refund?
Appmello never charges for downloads, so there is nothing to refund here. Refunds for in-app purchases are handled by Google Play or by the developer. Never enter payment details on any page claiming to be a download step.
08 How do I use PayPay?
Open the app after installing; it works exactly like the Play Store build. For feature questions see the developer's help pages, as Appmello only distributes the installer.