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Partnership Announcement: Enhancing Payment Solutions

Network Payments, headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, announced a partnership with Sony Payment Services, located in Minato, Tokyo, to integrate their payment services. This collaboration aims to enhance the customer experience by simplifying the implementation of the atone payment service for merchants using Sony's online ID payment system.

Benefits of the Integration

The integration allows merchants linked with Sony Payment Services to manage a variety of payment options, including the atone service, seamlessly and with minimal operational load. The application process for customers is streamlined to just an email address and mobile phone number, significantly lowering barriers to purchase. This approach not only helps in preventing shopping cart abandonment but also aids in acquiring new customers, leading to increased revenue and customer lifetime value (LTV).

Launch Campaign

To celebrate this merger, a special campaign is being rolled out effective from September 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Conditions for eligibility include being a new atone merchant who reaches the application receipt status during the specified timeframe. Initiatives within the campaign involve offering up to 7 months of free atone service fees for new merchants who apply during the campaign period.

Application Process

Interested merchants can apply through the designated contact link, which can be found here. Note that the campaign terms are subject to change at any time at the discretion of Network Payments, so potential applicants are encouraged to act swiftly.

About atone

Atone is a flexible post-payment service applicable for both online and physical stores. It allows customers to make purchases and pay later without needing to register bank account or credit card details beforehand. For e-commerce operators incorporating atone, this service has been instrumental in preventing shopping cart abandonment right before transactions are finalized, thus reducing revenue loss. Additionally, atone includes a points program, which promotes both new customer acquisition and repeat purchases.

For more details, visit atone.

Online ID Payment Overview

Sony’s online ID payment service facilitates user authentication through application login and enables payments backed by charged balances or credit cards. Detailed information is available here.

About Network Payments

Founded in January 2000, Network Payments has established itself as a leader in post-payment service solutions. The company, led by President Shin Shibata, is part of the Network Payments Holdings group (listed on the Tokyo Prime Market under stock code 7383). For more information, visit Network Payments.

About Sony Payment Services

Sony Payment Services, under the leadership of President Ryosuke Nomura, specializes in credit card processing and various payment services. Founded on September 25, 2023, the company formerly operated as Sony Payment Services, starting in September 2006. More details about their services can be found on their official site here.