Yes. UnionPay is on Lawson's list of card brands, and a UnionPay card always needs your PIN at the till, whatever the amount.
At 10,000 yen or more you may also be asked to sign. Lawson Bank ATMs list the UnionPay mark for cash, and Alipay and WeChat Pay work by code (Lawson's pages, checked 20 to 21 October 2026).
Paying with UnionPay at the Lawson till
- UnionPay card
- On Lawson's list of card brands
- PIN
- Needed every time, whatever the amount
- 10,000 yen or more
- You may also be asked to sign
- Payments
- In one go only. Two cards cannot be used for one purchase
Lawson warns that a card can be refused even when its brand is on the list, and your card company may add its own fee.
Cash with UnionPay at a Lawson Bank ATM
- Lawson Bank ATM
- Lists the UnionPay mark, for credit and debit cards issued abroad
- Each withdrawal
- Up to 50,000 yen, in steps of 10,000 yen
- Screen
- Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese or Korean
- Fee
- Depends on the card. Lawson Bank does not list amounts
Lawson Bank's information is as of March 2026. Checked 20 to 21 October 2026. Some stores have no ATM for cards issued abroad.
Paying by code from mainland China
2 apps from mainland China are on Lawson's page.
Apps from Mainland China on Lawson's page
| App | At the till | Through |
|---|---|---|
| Alipay | Yes | Alipay+ |
| WeChat Pay | Yes | Scan to pay |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use UnionPay at Lawson in Japan?
Yes. UnionPay is on Lawson's list of card brands. Lawson asks for your PIN every time you pay with a UnionPay card.
Can I withdraw cash with UnionPay at a Lawson ATM?
Lawson Bank ATMs list the UnionPay mark for cards issued abroad. One withdrawal is up to 50,000 yen, in steps of 10,000 yen (as of March 2026).
Does a UnionPay card need a signature at Lawson?
At 10,000 yen or more you may be asked to sign as well as enter your PIN.
Sources for this page
- Lawson (official site): payment methods (Japanese)Lawson, Inc.
- Lawson (official site): Welcome to Japan (English)Lawson, Inc.
- Lawson Bank (official site): International ATMsLawson Bank
- Alipay+: Mobile payment providersAlipay+ (Ant International)
- PayPay press release, 3 October 2025: list of linked overseas payment servicesPayPay