Melonbooks Dōjinshi Store Chain to Stop Accepting Visa/Mastercard Payments on December 19
Melonbooks, a popular dōjinshi store chain, recently announced that they will no longer be accepting Visa and Mastercard payments starting on December 19. Customers are encouraged to use other payment methods such as JCB and American Express cards for online purchases. The chain is working on a new in-store payment service called Melob Store Payment, which will allow customers to pay for online orders at physical Melonbooks stores.
In related news, Manga Toshokan Z, a digital service that provides rare out-of-print manga for free, will be shutting down on November 26 due to issues with credit card companies and the termination of payment services. Founded by manga creator Ken Akamatsu, the service aimed to distribute hard-to-find manga and support creators by publishing their works for free.
It’s important to stay updated on changes in payment methods and online services, especially for fans of dōjinshi and rare manga. Keep an eye out for updates from Melonbooks and other similar platforms to ensure a smooth shopping experience.
