[Survey on Payment Status of Beverage Vending Machine Users in Tokyo 2026] Cashless Usage Rate at Beverage Vending Machines is About 70%; "Post-Cash" Users Concentrate on "Transit IC and QR"
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M.P. Solution Co., Ltd. conducted a survey on the payment status of beverage vending machines among 600 residents in Tokyo aged 15 to 69 from March to April 2026. The results showed that the cashless usage rate reached about 70%, and about 70% of those who transitioned from cash since the COVID-19 pandemic chose transit IC cards or QR code payments. Furthermore, over half of the respondents experienced giving up a purchase due to a lack of cashless support, making it essential for businesses to accommodate diverse payment methods to secure sales.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the cashless usage rate for vending machines in Tokyo?
- A: It maintains a high level of about 70%.
- Q: What is the most used payment method for vending machines in Tokyo?
- A: Transit IC cards (including mobile) are the most used at 35.0%.