Binance Pay Enables Payments at PayPay Merchants via HIVEX® in Japan
Binance has integrated its payment service with Japan's PayPay network via HIVEX, allowing international travelers to use digital assets for payments at millions of merchants. This move bridges the gap between traditional fiat-based payment systems and digital asset ecosystems.
Why it matters
This integration represents a significant step in the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency for everyday cross-border transactions in a major economy.
Inbound travelers to Japan can now use Binance Pay at PayPay-supported merchants nationwide for seamless travel spending
ABU DHABI, UAE , Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance today announced that eligible overseas Binance Pay users visiting Japan can now make payments at PayPay-supported merchants nationwide through HIVEX ® .
Available from September 30, 2026, this interoperability enabled through HIVEX ® allows approximately 48 million eligible Binance Pay users across more than 100 countries and regions to make purchases at millions of merchant locations in Japan with PayPay-supported merchants continuing to receive settlement in Japanese yen.
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