Paying taxes like municipal tax, auto tax, or property tax used to require bringing cash to convenience stores or bank windows. Now, you can settle tax bills directly using smartphone apps by scanning the barcode. We explore the benefits and available services in Japan.

Benefits of Paying Taxes via Apps

• Zero Processing Fees: Settle bills without the transaction fees typically associated with direct credit card tax payments.
• Collect Point Yields: Secure point returns through credit card funding during the wallet top-up step.
• Convenient Home Pay: Avoid convenience store queues. Settle taxes at midnight from your couch in minutes.

Supported Major Apps

• PayPay (Bill Pay): Scan the barcode printed on your tax slip. Note: Direct points are no longer paid for tax checkouts, so you must target top-up points.
• Rakuten Pay (Bill Pay): Settle bills using Rakuten Points or Rakuten Cash. Topping up via Rakuten Card returns 0.5% points.
• d払い (Bill Pay): Settle bills using your d払い account balance. Pair with a d Card to optimize point generation.