Engadget Logo A reduction campaign is also implemented to use "WAON" with the Japanese version of the Japanese version of the Japanese version of the iPhone and Apple Watch.

On October 21, 2021 (today), Aeon's electronic money WAON can now be used on Apple Pay.At a store with about 860,000 locations nationwide, you can make a touch payment using iPhone and Apple Watch.

Compatible models and operating environments are as follows.

New issuance fees and annual membership fee are free, but if you issue a new one from the Wallet app, you need a credit charge of 1000 yen or more.For the flow of the new issuance procedure, first tap " + button" in the Wallet app, and select WAON from "Electronic Money".Next, select the amount and tap "Add".After agreeing to the Terms of Use, download the WAON app.

"WAON Card" "G.If you own G WAON and Yuu Waon, you can read it on your iPhone.

By the way, if you issue a new member with the WAON app after newly issued the WALLET app, you will be eligible for the benefits of "Member registration limited! Double points at any time".However, if a new issue or a WAON that has not registered an electronic money WAON is readed by the Wallet app, it will not be eligible for benefits.

You can choose from WAON app, cash, and points.If you set an auto charge in the WAON app, it will be automatically charged from the specified ionic card if the balance is reduced.

■ How do you compete with rival Nanaco?

WAON's strengths are "Local WAON" and "Family Share".

Local WAON is a service in which Aeon donates a part of the amount of money to local governments.

In the case of new issuance, you can issue 159 kinds of regional WAON through the WAON app.This will contribute to the local community, even if you do not live in the area.

However, unique point services such as local WAON regions are not eligible.According to the company's officials, if you already own the local WAON, you will not be able to import it to the iPhone.

Another point is that you can use WAON with Apple Watch alone after setting the family sharing.It is possible to use WAON for children and seniors who do not have an iPhone at home.

For example, if a child with an Apple Watch asks a parent for a charge via a message app, you can charge with your parent's iPhone.Naturally, parents can grasp the payment amount with the WAON app, which will help prevent overuse (the company in charge).

WAON is based on these two points and seems to be aiming to compete with rival Nanaco.

In Japan, electronic money has been spread, mainly IC cards.Later, the appearance of Osaifu -Keitai, which was installed on some terminals, such as Garakae and Android smartphones, was spurred, but the iPhone support was a longing for many users.

I believe that this is because the domestic iPhone has a higher market share than other countries, so this Nanaco and WAON's Apple Pay support will support future cashless payments.

Total R: Chord