South Korea's 'Travel Wallet' foreign currency exchange app, with 9 million cards issued, launches in Japan. Offers prepaid card supporting 46 currencies + transport IC for Korean subways/buses.
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Key facts
- South Korea's 'Travel Wallet' foreign currency exchange app, with 9 million cards issued, launches in Japan. Offers prepaid card supporting 46 currencies + transport IC for Korean subways/buses.
- Travel Wallet Japan has officially launched the Japanese version of the 'Travel Wallet' foreign currency exchange app, which has issued 9 million cards in Korea, starting April 27, 2026. This service provides a seamless payment experience through the 'Travel Pay Card,' linked to a smartphone app, enabling foreign currency exchange for 46 currencies, payments at Visa merchants worldwide, and even transport IC use on Korean subways and city buses, all with a single card.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Mon May 11 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
Direct answer
Travel Wallet Japan has officially launched the Japanese version of the 'Travel Wallet' foreign currency exchange app, which has issued 9 million cards in Korea, starting April 27, 2026. This service provides a seamless payment experience through the 'Travel Pay Card,' linked to a smartphone app, enabling foreign currency exchange for 46 currencies, payments at Visa merchants worldwide, and even transport IC use on Korean subways and city buses, all with a single card.
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- South Korea's 'Travel Wallet' foreign currency exchange app, with 9 million cards issued, launches in Japan. Offers prepaid card supporting 46 currencies + transport IC for Korean subways/buses. (Mon May 11 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- PR TIMES
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- Mon May 11 2026 19:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
AI Summary (NQ-processed)
Travel Wallet Japan has officially launched the Japanese version of the 'Travel Wallet' foreign currency exchange app, which has issued 9 million cards in Korea, starting April 27, 2026. This service provides a seamless payment experience through the 'Travel Pay Card,' linked to a smartphone app, enabling foreign currency exchange for 46 currencies, payments at Visa merchants worldwide, and even transport IC use on Korean subways and city buses, all with a single card.
AI Analysis
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: On what specific date did Travel Wallet Japan Inc. officially launch the Japanese version of its app?
- A: Travel Wallet Japan Inc. officially launched the Japanese version of the app starting on April 27, 2026.
- Q: Who serves as the representative of the headquarters of Travel Wallet Japan Inc. in Tokyo?
- A: Yudai Ueda serves as the representative of Travel Wallet Japan Inc. which has headquarters in Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
- Q: How many cumulative cards did Travel Wallet issue in South Korea before launching in Japan?
- A: Travel Wallet issued a cumulative total of 9 million cards in South Korea prior to its Japanese launch.
- Q: How many different currencies are supported by the foreign currency exchange function of the Travel Pay Card?
- A: The Travel Pay Card supports foreign currency exchange for exactly 46 different currencies for global Visa payments.
- Q: What organization announced that the number of Japanese travelers to Korea in 2025 was expected to reach an all-time high?
- A: The Korea Tourism Organization announced that the number of Japanese travelers to Korea in 2025 would hit a record high.