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This is potentially amazing for me. I just started a consulting business in Japan. Credit cards are hard to come by, especially for foreigners. I need to pay
by mikekchar 12y ago
This is potentially amazing for me. I just started a consulting business in Japan. Credit cards are hard to come by, especially for foreigners. I need to pay for various services: domain name registration, etc, etc. At the moment I'm constrained to using Japanese companies who will accept bank transfer payments. If this becomes popular, I could buy services anywhere. There service fees are very reasonable. This is what I have been waiting for with Bitcoin (and wondering if it would ever emerge).
- StavrosK 12y agoYep, my friends will definitely accept Bitcoin for everyday transactions (splitting bills, etc) if they know they can spend it on the sites they use often.
- sdrothrock 12y ago> I need to pay for various services: domain name registration, etc, etc. At the moment I'm constrained to using Japanese companies who will accept bank transfer payments. Why not buy a refillable Visa at a convenience store?
- mikekchar 12y agoI have not seen one, but perhaps I missed it. Do they exist in Japan?
- sdrothrock 12y agoI'm pretty sure I've seen them in Family Mart and 7&i. http://www.smbc-card.com/prepaid/brand/guide/index.html http://www.smbc-card.com/prepaid/brand/guide/index.html SMBC apparently has them, too.
- fluffheadsr 12y agoThose types of cards aren't available in the state of Vermont. Not sure of other states, but Green Dot, Visa Reloadables, etc aren't available here.
- sdrothrock 12y agoWe're talking about Japan, though.
- nandemo 12y agoHave you tried to get a credit card? It's easier than getting a bank account (some banks will refuse to open an account for you if you have been here for less than 6 months).