Global digital payments company, Checkout.com, announced its expansion into Japan supported by new direct acquiring capabilities.
This move reflects Checkout.com’s commitment to delivering payment solutions across APAC, designed to meet the needs of domestic and global merchants.
To lead this expansion, Checkout.com has appointed Noriko Sasaki as Country Manager for Japan.
Noriko brings experience in the financial services and consulting industries, and has held roles at Citigroup as well as at PwC and Accenture.
With a background in payment solutions, banking services, and enterprise transformation, she is well-positioned to “lead Checkout.com in delivering tailored payment solutions that meet the specific needs of both domestic and international businesses in Japan.”
Leveraging direct acquiring capabilities in Japan, Checkout.com is in a position to deliver performance improvements in acceptance rates for merchants, supported by relationships with banks and issuers.
Via a single integration, businesses are now able to offer customers with a greater selection of local currency and payment methods, “enabling a frictionless checkout experience for customers whilst driving down transaction costs associated with cross-border FX and interchange pricing.”
The opening of the Tokyo office enhances Checkout.com’s local presence, allowing for support for merchants.
This builds on the firm’s investment across APAC, following launches in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Brian Sze, APAC Regional Manager for Checkout.com said that their expansion in Japan marks “a significant milestone for Checkout.com, and we’re thrilled to have Noriko Sasaki leading our efforts in this dynamic market.” Sze added that Japan stands among the “most sophisticated ecommerce markets in the world, and with Noriko’s leadership, they are uniquely positioned to deliver payment experiences that meet local preferences while driving growth for our merchants.”
As covered recently, Checkout.com, a global digital payments company, has helped Papa Johns UK improve its payments performance and expand its payment method offerings.
The result is an improved digital payments experience for Papa Johns UK customers, ensuring smooth and secure online transactions.
