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DLsite Launches New Payment System Amid Visa, Mastercard Suspension

10/8/2025

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DLsite launched Minna no Ginko Payment on Oct 6, 2025, after Visa and Mastercard suspended processing on its platform.
The new system, linked to Minna Bank, aims to bypass adult-content restrictions and offers discounts to drive adoption.
Available only to Japanese residents, the option coincides with ongoing payment disruptions and uncertain futures for international users.

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Story summary

DLsite launched Minna no Ginko Payment on Oct 6, 2025, after Visa and Mastercard suspended processing on its platform.
The new system, linked to Minna Bank, aims to bypass adult-content restrictions and offers discounts to drive adoption.
Available only to Japanese residents, the option coincides with ongoing payment disruptions and uncertain futures for international users.