PayPay - About the company
PayPay is a public company based in Chiyoda City (Japan), founded in 2018. It operates as a Provider of a platform for cashless payments via QR codes. The company has 3 active competitors, including 1 that has exited. Its top competitors include companies like chiica, Awoki and QR Pay.
Company Details
Provider of a platform for cashless payments via QR codes. The platform facilitates payments at various merchants, online services, and for public utilities. It offers options for balance transfers and supports various payment and top-up methods. The platform also provides a point-based reward system for purchases.
- Website
- paypay.ne.jp
- Email ID
- *****@paypay-corp.co.jp
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2018
Location
Chiyoda City, Japan
Stage
Public
Investors
Ranked
1st among 3 active competitors
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Exit Details
Public
PayPay's IPO details
PayPay got listed on Mar 12, 2026.
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PayPay's funding and investors
PayPay is a funded company. PayPay has 1 institutional investor.
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PayPay's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of PayPay include chiica, Awoki and QR Pay. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of PayPay, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Provider of a platform for cashless payments via QR codes | - | 61/100 | ||
2nd | App-based platform for QR-based payments | - | - | 27/100 | |
3rd | Provider of SaaS-driven QR-based payment solutions | - | - | 16/100 | |
4th | Mobile payment solution for merchants leveraging QR code | - | - | 15/100 | |
5th | CanPayment 2018, Japan, Deadpooled | QR-code based mobile payment gateway | - | - | 15/100 |
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PayPay's Investments and acquisitions
PayPay has acquired Credit Engine. PayPay has not made any investments as of now.Reports related to PayPay
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News related to PayPay
Media has covered PayPay for a total of 18 events in the last 1 year, 6 of them have been about partnerships.
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SoftBank-backed PayPay advances US IPO plans after filingElectronic Payments International•Feb 13, 2026•PayPay
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SoftBank's PayPay US listing review stalled by government shutdown, company president saysThe Star Online•Nov 05, 2025•PayPay
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Payments App PayPay's Valuation Could Top $20 Billion in IPOPYMNTS.com•Oct 14, 2025•PayPay, SoftBank
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SoftBank’s PayPay will acquire 40% stake in Binance JapanPANews•Oct 09, 2025•PayPay, Binance, SoftBank Group
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