FamilyMart " is a convenience store chain that has expanded throughout Japan, and its popular products such as Famichiki and Frappe are loved by people of all ages. The "extra portions" plan is a big topic of conversation every time it is held. FamilyMart is currently running a special campaign until the end of February 2024 to save money by paying public utility bills, taxes, and mail-order bills using Famipay payment at its stores.
More than 60% of utility bills and tax payments are made at convenience stores.
FamilyMart Co., Ltd. conducted a survey of 10,000 men and women aged 18 to 69 across Japan and gathered various data on payment of utility bills and taxes.
First, let's look at payment methods. Convenience stores" was the most popular method of payment for utility bills and taxes, at 65.7%, with an overwhelming majority of respondents using this method. Although the use of barcodes and two-dimensional codes to make payments using smartphone applications has recently become widespread, many people still make payments at convenience stores.
64.1% of all respondents indicated that they would like to use a method other than cash when paying bills at convenience stores. Including those who already use these methods, approximately 70% of respondents favor the use of non-cash payment methods such as credit cards, e-money, and QR code payment. Some, like Famima's "Famipay" app, offer their own unique campaigns, so it is essential to gather information to save money.
Prices have been rising in Japan and around the world in recent years, and many people are looking to save as much as possible. Of the 10,000 people surveyed, the biggest fixed expense saved was "utilities.
In addition, more than 70% of those who have saved on utility bills said they "would like to use a payment method other than cash" for bill payments at convenience stores. It seems that many people are willing to use more economical payment methods if they can find them.
Famipay payment method: 5 million yen worth of money is split up every month!
FamilyMart is currently holding the "Famima Convenience Store Pay for Everyone Campaign. As part of the campaign, customers who use Famipay at FamilyMart stores to pay various bills such as utility bills, taxes, and mail-order bills will receive a monthly bonus worth 5 million yen, depending on the number of payments made! In addition, a separate Famipay Bonus worth 10 yen per payment is also awarded!
This should be a very easy first step to saving money, as all you have to do is make your usual payments with Famipay! A campaign is also being held at the same time to reward new customers who register for "Famipay Next Month Payment" between November 1, 2023 (Wed.) and January 31, 2024 (Wed. ) with a Famipay Bonus worth 1,000 yen.
If you have never used Famipay before, download it from theApp Store orGoogle Play now! For details of the campaign, please see the special page.