Recent Study: Debit Cards in Japan
The poor performance of consumer electronics and appliances in 2012 was a direct reason behind the 2% decline in debit card transaction value. Consumer electronics and appliances specialists account for a large share of debit card transactions in Japan due to widespread merchant acceptance. However, a growing number of retailers are shifting towards credit cards. The new launch of a co-branded credit card by Bic camera and WAON from Japan Airlines (JAL) in 2012 was an extension of this. As...
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