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Payment Errors in Daily Necessities E-commerce: A Deep Dive

A recent study published by YTGATE, a Tokyo-based company specializing in payment solutions, shows that the payment error rate for daily necessities e-commerce platforms stands at a staggering 36.4%. This figure is significantly higher than the average of 29.5% across all sectors, indicating that customers shopping for everyday items face a 1.23 times greater likelihood of encountering payment issues.

Understanding Payment Authorization Rates

Payment authorization rates refer to the proportion of transactions that are successfully completed after a customer places an item in their cart and initiates the purchase. For instance, if out of 100 payment attempts, 90 transactions are approved and 10 are denied, the authorization rate would be 90%. In recent years, credit card companies have become increasingly risk-averse, often leading to a high incidence of legitimate transactions being rejected due to stricter identity verification and chargeback management processes.

This increased scrutiny results in consumers experiencing payment issues despite their transactions being valid, ultimately leading to frustration. Moreover, differing approval logic across sectors and card providers complicates the landscape, highlighting that merely having an average approval rate may not provide actionable insights for improvement. Instead, businesses need to investigate sector-specific approval dynamics.

Key Highlights from the Report

• - High Error Rates: The high payment error experience rate of 36.4% not only affects customer satisfaction but also poses a significant barrier to habitual purchases in the daily necessities segment.

• - Consumer Pain Points: Feedback from consumers reveals key frustrations, such as being unable to complete purchases after adding items to their cart and issues with redeeming loyalty points. These experiences detract from the perceived convenience and value gained from shopping online.

• - Detailed Insights: The “Daily Necessities E-Commerce Payment Report 2025” goes beyond just presenting statistics. It includes an in-depth analysis of consumer surveys and provides actionable recommendations aimed at improving payment authorization rates within this sector.

For those interested in exploring the full report in detail, it is available for download at Daily Necessities E-Commerce Report.

Future Directions

YTGATE plans to release additional reports focusing on different sectors, including “Department Store Analysis” and “Hometown Tax Donation Overview,” which will continue to shed light on payment challenges faced across various e-commerce categories.

YTGATE Company Overview

Established on October 2, 2023, YTGATE aims to revolutionize payment processes with a mission of "optimizing payment solutions to connect the world.” By enhancing payment authorization rates, the company supports credit card merchants in Japan and internationally through comprehensive solutions that include payment efficiency, safety protocols, and data visibility.

Located in Chuo, Tokyo, YTGATE is paving the way for optimized payment infrastructures that bolster both the domestic and global e-commerce landscapes. To stay updated, connect with YTGATE on their official X account.