2026.10.07
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Summary
We are adding credit card post-payment as an available payment method for Search Ads (Shopping) (*) accounts.
In conjunction with this change, we are also expanding access to Search Ads (Shopping) accounts, making them available to customers who apply via online sign-up.
Customers who were previously unable to use this service due to their payment method or contract type are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
In conjunction with this change, we are also expanding access to Search Ads (Shopping) accounts, making them available to customers who apply via online sign-up.
Customers who were previously unable to use this service due to their payment method or contract type are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity.
*What is Search Ads (Shopping)?
Search Ads (Shopping) is an advertising service that enables product information to be displayed in the "Commerce Search" module that appears when users search for products and other information on Yahoo! JAPAN Search, as well as on supported LY Corporation services. It consists of two features: Yahoo! JAPAN Product showcase and Shopping Search Ads. For details, see "About Search Ads (Shopping)."
Search Ads (Shopping) is an advertising service that enables product information to be displayed in the "Commerce Search" module that appears when users search for products and other information on Yahoo! JAPAN Search, as well as on supported LY Corporation services. It consists of two features: Yahoo! JAPAN Product showcase and Shopping Search Ads. For details, see "About Search Ads (Shopping)."
Addition of a payment method
Schedule
- Start of account creation with credit card post-payment
October 26, 2026 - Start of Shopping Search Ads delivery for accounts using credit card post-payment
Mid-November 2026
*We will provide an update once the date is determined.
*Yahoo! JAPAN Product showcase will be rolled out sequentially starting October 26, 2026.
Details
Credit card post-payment will be added as a payment method. See the following for details.
- For agencies
When creating an account, you will be able to choose either the existing invoice-based post-payment method or credit card post-payment. - For customers applying via online sign-up
Only credit card post-payment will be available.
Comments
- The payment method cannot be changed for accounts already using invoice-based post-payment. To use credit card post-payment, you must create a new account.
- When using credit card post-payment, you must register your credit card information and complete other required procedures in the Payment Center. For details, see the following help page.
Credit card post-pay
Expanded access to Search Ads (Shopping) accounts
Schedule
October 26, 2026
Details
Customers who apply via online sign-up will also be able to create Search Ads (Shopping) accounts.
As credit card post-payment will be the only available payment method, see "Addition of a payment method" for the schedule, including the start of ad delivery.
If you plan to use the service, please prepare your product feed and other required items before ad delivery begins.
For the steps to use the service, see "How to use Search Ads (Shopping)."
As credit card post-payment will be the only available payment method, see "Addition of a payment method" for the schedule, including the start of ad delivery.
If you plan to use the service, please prepare your product feed and other required items before ad delivery begins.
For the steps to use the service, see "How to use Search Ads (Shopping)."
About product feed integration
To use Search Ads (Shopping), you must integrate a "product feed" containing product information. You can integrate a "product feed" using either "Business Manager Product Management," scheduled to launch on October 26, 2026, or the existing product management system, "LINE Merchant System."
After "Business Manager Product Management" becomes available, we recommend using this feature. For details about "Business Manager Product Management," see the following announcement.
Launch of the "Product Management" feature in Business Manager
After "Business Manager Product Management" becomes available, we recommend using this feature. For details about "Business Manager Product Management," see the following announcement.
Launch of the "Product Management" feature in Business Manager
Document
For details, download and review the following document (PDF).
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