Japanese platform DLsite unveils payment system after Visa and Mastercard bans
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- DLsite introduced a new payment method called 'Minna no Ginko Payment' on October 6.
- The new method links to a Japanese digital bank, bypassing intermediaries like Visa and Mastercard.
- Visa and Mastercard payments were suspended due to pressure over adult content classifications.
- Only JCB credit cards are currently supported domestically on DLsite.
- DLsite's parent companies viviON and Eisys launched the payment method to circumvent payment processor restrictions.
- Users can link their Minna no Ginko bank account with a viviON ID for direct payments.
- DLsite is offering discounts to encourage adoption, but the service is limited to Japanese users.
- Minna no Ginko does not support overseas account creation or app usage outside Japan.
- Similar moves were seen in 2022 when Skeb introduced its own cryptocurrency due to payment limitations.