NEC provides Universal Studios Japan with prepaid e-money solution

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NEC Corp said Wednesday is providing Universal Studios Japan with a closed-loop prepaid electronic money solution for e-money services scheduled to launch on March 31.

“Wonder Money” is a pioneering smartphone-based service that is designed exclusively for Universal Studios Japan. The service is composed of “E-money servers” that manage payment data and transaction information, a “Mobile Wallet” application for smartphones that users charge and utilize for purchases, and “E-money Terminals” that salespersons use to carry out e-payments.

Visitors to the park conveniently access the service through the “Mobile Wallet” option of the official Universal Studios Japan smartphone application. After charging their account, users can make purchases by presenting their smartphones to a salesperson, who uses an e-money terminal to read barcodes that appear on the customer’s smartphone screen, which quickly processes the transaction.

The convenience and efficiency of Wonder Money is expected to help improve customer satisfaction by reducing congestion at checkout counters and allowing customers to spend more time enjoying the entertainment provided by Universal Studios Japan.

Universal Studios Japan said it is introducing this service as part of an ongoing commitment to maintain its position as one of Asia’s leading entertainment and leisure companies. This service creates an environment where customers can enjoy the Universal Studios Japan experience by gaining access to a wide range of products and services through the use of a single smartphone.