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SB Payment Service

SoftBank subsidiary SBPS — comprehensive PSP for cards, carrier billing, PayPay and over 20 Japanese payment methods.

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JP Est. 2004 Active Payment Gateway / PSP

Our Verdict

Comprehensive Japanese PSP covering every method that matters, but integration is dated and slow.

Pros

  • SoftBank-backed, broad coverage
  • 20+ Japanese payment methods
  • Supports PayPay, carrier billing, cards
  • Mature enterprise relationships

Cons

  • Legacy integration patterns
  • Japanese-first docs and support
  • Slow onboarding process
  • Not developer-first vs modern PSPs
Best for: Japanese enterprises needing one PSP for cards, PayPay, carrier billing, and more Not for: Small teams or English-first devs wanting fast modern API onboarding

When to Use SB Payment Service

Good fit if you need

  • PayPay and carrier billing for Japanese digital goods merchants
  • Unified 20+ Japanese payment method acceptance via SBPS
  • SoftBank carrier billing for subscription content in Japan

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

SB Payment Service Pricing

Pricing Model
usage
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

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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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