According to a survey conducted in April 2023, the share of consumers using FeliCa-based electronic money in Japan was highest among people in their sixties, at 65 percent. FeliCa is a contactless RFID smart card system developed by Sony which is used in IC cards or smartphones, among other devices. It is a common means of payment for public transportation and accepted by convenience stores and vending machines.
Usage rate of FeliCa-based electronic money in Japan as of April 2023, by age group
*Age distribution of sample:
16 to 19 years: n=1,137
20 to 29 years: n=2,994
30 to 39 years: n=3,451
40 to 49 years: n=4,490
50 to 59 years: n=4,081
60 to 69 years: n=3,847
Figures reflect the share of respondents who stated that they use the respective service.
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Infcurion. (June 21, 2023). Usage rate of FeliCa-based electronic money in Japan as of April 2023, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1307748/japan-usage-rate-electronic-money-by-age-group/
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