According to a survey conducted in Japan in January 2023, the primary reason why people use electronic money for payments was because of earning points through cashless payment. The second most common reason was because the payment is smoother compared to cash.
Most common reasons for using electronic money for payment in Japan as of January 2023
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Planet, Inc.. (February 10, 2023). Most common reasons for using electronic money for payment in Japan as of January 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1411873/japan-reasons-for-using-electronic-money-for-payment/
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Planet, Inc.. (2023). Most common reasons for using electronic money for payment in Japan as of January 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1411873/japan-reasons-for-using-electronic-money-for-payment/
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