PayPal is an online payment service that is convenient for buying music production products. By registering a credit card or bank account, you can shop using only your ID and password. You can pay without giving your card details to the seller, and people without a credit card can pay from a bank account, making it ideal for buying music production software from overseas sites where you may have security concerns. Sign-up and annual fees are free, and buyers are not charged payment fees.
A Payment Service That Is Also Great for Buying Music Production Products
"PayPal" is a service that lets you pay for product purchases in online stores.
PayPal URL: https://www.paypal.com/jp/webapps/mpp/merchant
Just register a "credit card" or "bank account" with PayPal and select "PayPal" at checkout, and you can shop online using only your ID and password.
It saves you the trouble of registering and entering your credit card details on each site, and you can pay without giving your card details to the seller, which is very convenient.
It supports a wide range of payments on both Japanese and overseas sites, and there are many card brands and accounts you can register.
It is not uncommon for some shopping sites (especially overseas sites) to accept only credit cards and not allow payment from a bank account.
Even people who don't have a credit card can register a bank account with PayPal and pay with it, which greatly expands where you can shop.
Many music production software and products in particular are released by overseas companies, but even if you are worried about security when buying products, paying through PayPal lets you enjoy quick and safe shopping.
PayPal Features
Other features include the following.
- Supports VISA debit cards
- Sign-up and annual fees are free
- You still earn credit card points as usual
- Payment fees are basically paid by the seller, so buyers are not charged fees
(Currency conversion fees may apply)
Here we explain the process of "opening a PayPal account, registering card information and buying a product".
Creating a PayPal Account and Registering a Credit Card
First, go to the PayPal website.
Click "Sign Up" at the top right.
Here we assume personal use, so select "Personal Account" and proceed.
Enter the required information and proceed.
Likewise, enter the required information and click "Agree and Create Account".
*1 Entering your date of birth
On a Mac (Safari), there were cases where numbers could not be entered.
We solved this by typing the date of birth into a text editor and copying it into the form. (Example: 1981/10/29)
*2 Entering your phone number
The phone number uses international format. Enter it without the leading "0" (for Japanese phone numbers).
Example: for "090-1234-5678", enter "90-1234-5678"
Example: for "03-1234-5678", enter "3-1234-5678".
*3 Agreeing to the terms
Read the terms and, if you agree, check the box.
Next, register a credit card or bank account.
Click "Link a card or bank".
Here we use a credit card as an example.
Enter the required information and select "Link Card".
Once the card is registered successfully, you can start shopping online right away.
Managing Credit Cards and Bank Accounts
You can remove or change credit cards and bank accounts from "Wallet".
Paying at an Online Store
Using PayPal is also very simple.
Select "PayPal" at checkout.
You will be asked to log in to your PayPal account, so log in and complete the payment.
As with paying by credit card, the purchase is reflected immediately like this.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are the benefits of using PayPal when buying music production products from overseas sites?
It saves you from entering your card details every time, and since your card details are not given to the seller, it provides high security. Even people without a credit card can pay from a bank account, which greatly expands their purchasing options.
Q2. Does it cost anything to sign up for PayPal?
Sign-up and annual fees are completely free. However, some services, such as sending money overseas, may incur fees. Buyers are not charged fees for normal purchase payments.
Q3. Can I use PayPal without a credit card?
Yes, you can use it by registering a bank account with PayPal. This lets people without a credit card shop even on overseas sites.
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