When you have kids, unexpected expenses never stop. You might plan carefully for the big purchases — but somehow the small ones keep sneaking in. Taking the bus instead of walking a short distance, or picking up a juice because your little one asked so nicely.
That’s exactly why our family has been paying close attention to Air Wallet (COIN+) lately.
In this post, I’ll share the current campaigns and referral links for anyone who hasn’t tried it yet. These campaigns have a deadline, so if you’re curious, check it out sooner rather than later!
What you’ll get from this post: Step-by-step guidance to claim up to ¥1,000 in free COIN+ cashback before the May 18 deadline.
What Is Air Wallet (COIN+)?
Air Wallet is a smartphone payment app built on the COIN+ platform, a joint project by Recruit and MUFG Bank. It supports both QR code payments and Visa card payments, making it useful for everyday shopping all over Japan.
Key highlights:
- Zero fees for transfers to and from bank accounts *¹
- Free money transfers between friends and family
- No ATM needed — manage everything from your phone
- Two-step verification and real-time monitoring for peace of mind
Many parents in Japan open a dedicated bank account just for nursery school fees or extracurricular activity payments. Even when transferring between different banks, if you initiate the transfer before 10:00 AM on a weekday, the funds are typically deposited the same day (in principle, same-day processing). That makes it incredibly useful when you need to move money at short notice.
It’s a great app for families with children, or anyone who wants to manage household finances in one place. We signed up ourselves and now use it for everyday convenience store payments.
¹ For the full list of supported financial institutions, please check this link.
Use My Referral Code for a Free ¥500 Bonus
Enter the referral code below when creating your Air Wallet account and you’ll receive ¥500 in COIN+ balance for free. Look for the “Referral Code (optional)” field during registration.
Referral Code:
69ttpyt
To claim your ¥500 bonus:
- Enter the referral code during sign-up
- Link your Recruit ID
- Complete identity verification
The code can only be applied at the time of account creation — so jot it down before you start!
Active Campaigns (Until May 18, 2026)
Both campaigns run until Monday, May 18, 2026 at 23:59. Entry is required for each one — don’t forget to register before the deadline!
① QR Payment 50% Cashback Campaign
Pay by QR code at any of 500,000+ COIN+ partner stores across Japan — including convenience stores and drugstores — and earn up to 50% back in COIN+ balance.
| Who | Cashback | Max Reward |
|---|---|---|
| First-time COIN+ users | 50% | ¥500 |
| Returning COIN+ users | 50% | ¥300 |
Entry is required. Register via the link below 👇
👉 Claim Your 50% Cashback Now (Free to Join)
Rewards will be credited around early July 2026.
② Visa Card Payment 50% Cashback Campaign
Use your Air Wallet Visa card (virtual or physical) for purchases and earn cashback on every qualifying transaction.
| Who | Cashback | Max Reward |
|---|---|---|
| First-time Visa card users | 50% | ¥500 |
| Returning Visa card users | 10% | ¥500 |
Entry is required for this one too 👇
👉 Get 50% Back on Visa Card Payments Too (Free)
Rewards will be credited around late June 2026.
Note: Gift cards, utilities, subscriptions, and overseas transactions are excluded from both campaigns. Check the respective campaign pages for full details.
How to Get Started
Before you can enter the campaigns, you’ll need to set up your account:
- Download the Air Wallet app
- Create a COIN+ account
- Link your Recruit ID
- Complete identity verification (this can take anywhere from same-day to over a week)
- Click the campaign links above to register
Identity verification can take time, so if you want to join, register early.
Wrapping Up
New users who use the referral code and join both campaigns can earn up to ¥1,500 in COIN+ balance (¥500 referral bonus + ¥500 QR cashback + ¥500 Visa cashback). With no transfer fees and an easy setup, it’s one of the smartest tools for saving money in Japan — especially for families with young children looking to cut costs on everyday shopping.
Start with the QR payment campaign first — first-timers get the higher reward cap. Then register for the Visa card campaign too.
- 🔗 [Start Here] QR Payment 50% Cashback: Claim Now
- 🔗 [Then This] Visa Card 50% Cashback: Register Here
Deadline: May 18 (Mon), 2026 at 23:59. Don’t miss out!
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