Payment

Pie chart showing the composition of Muninova Group’s operating revenue. The Payment Business accounts for 18% of the total.

As of FY2026/3

Our Group’s Payment Business encompasses credit cards, installment credit (BNPL), and prepaid electronic money services.

As a major segment alongside the Loan Business and Credit Guarantee Business, it provides diverse payment solutions to meet growing cashless demand.

By generating recurring revenue streams through credit card fees and payment-related earnings, while reducing dependence on loan receivables, it contributes to business portfolio diversification and improved capital efficiency.

Credit Cards

LIFECARD CO., LTD.

Operated by LIFECARD CO., LTD., this business is the Group’s credit card issuance operation. In addition to proprietary cards accepted through major international brands such as Visa, Mastercard, and JCB, we also issue co-branded cards, with more than 1 million active cardholders.

Merchant fees from shopping transactions and interest income from revolving and installment receivables form a stable earnings base for the Group.

Supported by the continued shift toward cashless payments, transaction volumes have been increasing steadily, with GMV reaching approximately 2 trillion yen. Meanwhile, through disciplined credit screening, credit limit management, and broad diversification of small-ticket exposures, we maintain credit losses at a low level.

Diagram of LIFE CARD's credit card business model involving four parties. Shows 'product purchase/payment' and 'product provision' between the customer and the merchant. Between the customer and LIFE CARD, it shows 'card issuance/billing' and 'payment'. Between the merchant and LIFE CARD, it shows 'billing' and 'advance payment'. It also shows 'fee payment' and 'fee settlement/billing' between LIFE CARD and the international card brand.

Installment Sales / BNPL

Operated by AG Payment Service CO., LTD., this business provides installment credit and buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) settlement services. We pay merchants on behalf of customers at the time of purchase and later collect payments from customers in installments or lump sum, meeting demand for flexible payment solutions.

For e-commerce merchants, we offer our dedicated BNPL brand “Mirai Barai,” which enables safe and convenient post-delivery payment, even for customers without credit cards.

By assuming receivables management and collection functions, we help merchants expand sales without taking on collection risk. Through disciplined credit screening and optimized underwriting standards, we maintain low credit costs while delivering steady growth in balances and earnings, making this business a key contributor to Group profitability.

Prepaid Cards

Provided primarily by BitCash Inc., a Group company, this business offers prepaid e-money payment services. We issue prepaid electronic money (such as BitCash), which can be purchased at convenience stores and used for payments across online games, digital content, and e-commerce platforms. The service enables users to make payments easily, safely, and conveniently without entering personal information, appealing to those who prefer not to use credit cards.

As transactions are settled using prepaid balances, the business does not involve credit extension and therefore carries zero default risk, allowing us to generate stable revenue without credit costs.

As of March 2026, we are further expanding services and market share through business succession initiatives.

Diagram of prepaid card business model. Shows 'prepaid electronic money purchase' by the customer and 'electronic money provision' from convenience stores. Between the customer and the merchant, it shows 'use of electronic money' and 'service/product provision'. Between LIFE CARD/BitCash and convenience stores, it shows 'sales consignment' and 'collection of funds (less sales commission)'. It also shows 'notice of use' from the merchant to LIFE CARD/BitCash, and 'payment (less transaction fee)' from LIFE CARD/BitCash to the merchant.

BitCash / WebMoney

BitCash

BitCash enhances customer convenience by offering multiple purchasing channels, including convenience stores, drugstores, credit cards, direct banking, and code payments. Usable across various scenarios—such as online gaming, video streaming, and SNS/community platforms—BitCash allows customers to complete the purchase and payment process without providing personal information, thereby ensuring privacy.

This feature appeals particularly to users who prefer not to enter credit card information online or who place a high priority on security.

“V Preca” (V Prepaid Card)

V-preca Prepaid Card

LIFE CARD’s “V Preca” (V Prepaid Card) requires no identity verification or screening, and is widely used not only by individual customers for online shopping and gaming, but also by corporations for campaigns and incentive programs. The Company has also launched V Preca that can be used in physical stores, enabling cardholders to make payments both online and at brick-and-mortar merchants bearing the Visa mark.

In addition, V Preca supports security functions such as card lock in the event of loss or theft of physical cards, as well as identity authentication services (3D Secure). These measures ensure a high level of protection against unauthorized transactions and fraudulent use.