WebMoney review
A focused prepaid payment service for merchant purchases, without peer transfers.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
WebMoney is a Japan-focused prepaid electronic-money service from BitCash Inc. It is designed for people who want to purchase prepaid value through authorized retailers, including convenience stores, then redeem it at participating merchant websites. The service supports 16-character prepaid numbers and provides online balance checking. Web access is available through a balance portal, with listed platform support for iOS 13.4+ and Android 8+.
Its clearest strength is a narrow payment workflow rather than a broad digital-wallet feature set. Users can apply prepaid balances to participating merchant purchases and review balances and transaction history through the wallet app. This makes WebMoney a suitable choice for prepaid online payments where participating-merchant acceptance is sufficient. It is less suitable for buyers looking for peer transfers or a general-purpose wallet for moving money between individuals.
Product continuity is an important consideration. WebMoney prepaid-card services ended on March 31, 2026, and the WebMoney Wallet app is scheduled to end on September 30, 2026 at 15:00 Japan time. The broader prepaid electronic-money service remains represented on the official website, while supported products and merchant-payment functions are changing. Buyers who need the wallet app or prepaid cards should choose an option with an active long-term product path; those focused on the remaining participating-merchant payment function should check current availability before purchase.
WebMoney pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports prepaid payments at participating merchant websites
- Can be purchased through authorized retailers, including convenience stores
- Offers online balance and transaction-history viewing
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan or peer-to-peer transfers
- Prepaid-card services ended on March 31, 2026
- The Wallet app is scheduled to end on September 30, 2026
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