/en/tags/digital-gift-certificate/Recent content in Digital-Gift-Certificate on Your Guide to Regional Cashless Services and Local Reward CampaignsHugo -- gohugo.ioenFuttsun PaySat, 04 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0900/en/local-payment/how-to-buy-premium-digital-gift-vouchers-on-your-smartphone/Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0900/en/local-payment/how-to-buy-premium-digital-gift-vouchers-on-your-smartphone/<img src="/img/thumbnail/buy-premium-digital-gift-vouchers-smartphone-en.png" alt="Featured image of post How to Buy Premium Digital Gift Vouchers on Your Smartphone" /><p>Municipalities are migrating paper vouchers to &ldquo;Premium Digital Gift Vouchers&rdquo; managed via smartphone apps. Typically offering a 20% to 30% bonus (e.g. buy 10,000 JPY, get 13,000 JPY of value), they are highly sought-after. We explain how to buy them.</p> <h2 id="key-features-of-digital-vouchers">Key Features of Digital Vouchers </h2><ul> <li><strong>High Bonus Premium</strong>: Usually carries a 20-30% premium added instantly.</li> <li><strong>Pay to the Exact Yen</strong>: Unlike paper coupons, you don&rsquo;t worry about change or waste.</li> <li><strong>Lottery System</strong>: Since supply is limited, applicants usually enter a lottery inside the app.</li> </ul> <h2 id="steps-to-apply-and-purchase">Steps to Apply and Purchase </h2><h3 id="1-download-the-citys-app">1. Download the City&rsquo;s App </h3><p>Install the designated payment app published by your local municipality.</p>