The Japanese virtual card is a prepaid card intended for merchants that bill in yen. It is listed with the BIN 180009, the first six digits of the card number, which tells merchants the card's issuer, network and type.
Card numbers starting with 1800 have historically belonged to the JCB network rather than Visa or Mastercard. We are confirming the network; until it appears in the table below, check that your merchant accepts the network shown in your card details.
| Card type | Prepaid virtual card (no credit line, no credit check) |
|---|---|
| Card currency | Japanese yen (JPY) |
| You pay | In US dollars from your Gpayvcc balance, funded with crypto |
| Issuer | Third-party issuing partner (Gpayvcc is not a bank) |
| Price | $100.00 card value + $5.00 one-time issue fee ($105.00 total) |
| Funding | Crypto deposit to your Gpayvcc balance: USDT (TRC20 or ERC20), USDC (Base), Bitcoin, BNB (BEP20), Solana, TON, TRX, Litecoin or Bitcoin Cash |
| Delivery | Card details are released after you complete activation in My Cards |
Where the merchant accepts prepaid cards on this network:
Some Japanese merchants only accept cards issued in Japan, and some run strict 3-D Secure checks. Your account region on game and app stores must match where you actually live; a yen card does not change that.
For other currencies in the region, see the Korean card or the Taiwanese card.
Before you buy: confirm the merchant accepts prepaid cards on this network, check whether it needs 3-D Secure, and make sure the card's currency suits what you plan to pay. The card is prepaid, not credit, and is issued by a third-party partner, not by Gpayvcc. You are responsible for following the merchant's terms and your local laws.
You can see the total cost of each card on the Gpayvcc pricing table. For help with checkout problems, read the virtual card FAQ.
The BIN is the first six digits of the card number. Merchants use it to identify the issuer, card network, country and whether the card is prepaid.
Only if your account region is genuinely Japan and Nintendo accepts the card. The card does not change your account's region.
Payments in other currencies are converted from yen and a fee may apply.
