Issues with Apple payment methods since moving to Japan

Hi all,

Having a slight issue paying for my iCloud subscription as a new resident, which has now been paused since I am unable to link a new payment method. I switched my store region from UK to Japan (using the same UK-made Apple ID) which now requires a new payment method for subscriptions etc.

I do not have a Japanese Credit / Debit card, so am unable to use this option. The other options are:

  • Mobile Phone
  • PayPay
  • Merpay メルペイ

Does anyone have a work-around this? I managed to successfully create a PayPay account, so perhaps I could use this? I also heard about using Apple giftcards from combinis but am unsure on the process. Any advice would be appreciated!

by Larazade