Kyash API
Japanese wallet/card issuer Kyash — issuing APIs for virtual/physical Visa cards and P2P transfers.
Our Verdict
Niche pick for Japanese fintechs needing Visa issuing and P2P — limited value outside Japan.
Pros
- Virtual and physical Visa card issuing in Japan
- P2P transfer API baked in
- Modern consumer wallet experience
- Real-time push notifications for transactions
Cons
- Japan-only issuing and use
- Developer docs limited in English
- Smaller program scale than Marqeta peers
- Not an acquiring solution
When to Use Kyash API
Good fit if you need
- Virtual Visa card issuing for Japanese fintech and loyalty reward products
- P2P transfer and digital wallet API for Japanese consumer finance apps
- Physical card programs with real-time spend notifications via Kyash SDK
- Corporate expense prepaid card issuance for Japanese business apps
Pricing
Price wrong?Kyash API Pricing
- Pricing Model
- usage
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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