Citcon, the leading global provider of integrated payment solutions, and GMO Payment Gateway, Inc., a leading Japanese payment service provider, today announced a strategic partnership and investment. This collaboration builds upon GMO-PG’s prior investment in Citcon, enabling merchants globally to access a more comprehensive set of payment methods in Japan and beyond.
Through this partnership, Citcon will integrate GMO-PG’s Japanese payment capabilities, including credit cards, digital wallets, and convenience store payments, into its platform. This enables Citcon’s merchants in the U.S., Canada, U.K., and China to seamlessly accept popular Japanese payment methods, making it easier for them to serve Japanese consumers at home and abroad.
Looking ahead, GMO-PG plans to leverage Citcon’s global infrastructure to expand its reach and empower its Japanese merchants to accept international payments through Citcon’s integrated suite of solutions. This strategic alignment represents a significant milestone in expanding global commerce by bridging Japan with global markets through advanced payment technology.
“At Citcon, we are committed to making global commerce easier and more inclusive,” said Casey Bullock, CEO of Citcon. “This partnership with GMO-PG adds essential Japanese payment methods to our platform, enabling our merchants across North America, Europe, and Asia to better serve Japanese customers. It also allows GMO to bring Citcon’s global capabilities to its domestic merchants, creating a powerful two-way bridge for commerce.”
“GMO-PG is proud to advance our strategic partnership with Citcon, building upon our previous investment,” said Ryu Muramatsu, Director, Executive Vice President at GMO Payment Gateway. “Citcon’s strong global presence and expertise in cross-border payments present a compelling opportunity to serve both Japanese merchants seeking to expand internationally and global merchants aiming to enter the Japanese market.”
This collaboration represents a step forward in both companies’ missions to make payments more seamless, borderless, and tailored to regional preferences.
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