2026.11.12
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Search Ads (Shopping)
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Updates
November 12, 2026: Shopping Search Ads delivery began for credit card postpaid accounts.
November 9, 2026: Updated the article following the confirmation of the start date for Shopping Search Ads delivery for credit card postpaid accounts.
October 26, 2026: Updated the article following the completion of this implementation.
October 7, 2026: Published the article.
November 9, 2026: Updated the article following the confirmation of the start date for Shopping Search Ads delivery for credit card postpaid accounts.
October 26, 2026: Updated the article following the completion of this implementation.
October 7, 2026: Published the article.
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LY Ads Search Ads (Shopping)
Summary
Credit card postpayment has been added as an available payment method for Search Ads (Shopping) (*) accounts.
In addition, the availability of Search Ads (Shopping) accounts has been expanded, allowing customers who apply through online signup to use the service.
We encourage customers who were previously unable to use this service due to payment methods or contract types to take advantage of this opportunity.
In addition, the availability of Search Ads (Shopping) accounts has been expanded, allowing customers who apply through online signup to use the service.
We encourage customers who were previously unable to use this service due to payment methods or contract types to take advantage of this opportunity.
* About Search Ads (Shopping)
Search Ads (Shopping) is an advertising service that allows product information to be displayed in the "Commerce Search" module shown when users search for products and related information on Yahoo! Search, as well as within supported LY 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 allows product information to be displayed in the "Commerce Search" module shown when users search for products and related information on Yahoo! Search, as well as within supported LY 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 credit card postpayment account creation
Monday, October 26, 2026 - Start of Shopping Search Ads delivery using credit card postpayment accounts
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
* Yahoo! JAPAN Product showcase has been rolled out gradually since October 26, 2026.
Details
Credit card postpayment has been added as a payment method. See the following details.
- For agencies
When creating an account, you can choose either the existing invoice-based postpayment method or credit card postpayment. - For customers applying through online signup
Only credit card postpayment is available.
Comments
- The payment method cannot be changed for accounts already using invoice-based postpayment. To use credit card postpayment, you must create a new account.
- If you use credit card postpayment, you must register your credit card information and complete other required procedures in the Payment Center. For details, see the following help page.
About credit card postpayment
Expanded availability of Search Ads (Shopping) accounts
Schedule
Monday, October 26, 2026
Details
Customers applying through online signup can now create Search Ads (Shopping) accounts.
Only credit card postpayment is available as a payment method. For the schedule, including the start of ad delivery, see the "Addition of a payment method" section.
If you plan to use the service, please complete the necessary preparations, including setting up your product feed, before ad delivery begins.
For instructions on getting started, see "Getting started with Search Ads (Shopping)."
Only credit card postpayment is available as a payment method. For the schedule, including the start of ad delivery, see the "Addition of a payment method" section.
If you plan to use the service, please complete the necessary preparations, including setting up your product feed, before ad delivery begins.
For instructions on getting started, see "Getting started with Search Ads (Shopping)."
About product feed integration
To use Search Ads (Shopping), you must integrate a "product feed" containing product information. You can integrate your product feed using either "Business Manager Product Management," which became available on October 26, 2026, or the existing product management system, "LINE Merchant System."
We recommend using "Business Manager Product Management" now that this feature is available. For details about "Business Manager Product Management," see the following announcement.
Launch of the "Product Management" feature in Business Manager
We recommend using "Business Manager Product Management" now that this feature is available. For details about "Business Manager Product Management," see the following announcement.
Launch of the "Product Management" feature in Business Manager
Document
For more details, download and review the following document (PDF).
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