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3DS mandate in Japan: What you need to know about changing regulations for 2025

New 3D Secure measures are required in Japan to protect consumers from fraud. What does this mean for your business, and how can you prepare?

June 2, 2024
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Card schemes and regulatory agencies around the world are taking action to make payments safer and more secure for cardholders. Now, concrete steps are being taken in Japan, with a new mandate revising 3 Domain Secure (3DS) regulation under the country’s Credit Card Security Guidelines.

So what does this mean for businesses operating cross-borders into or within Japan? Read on for a quick rundown of the key facts you need to know about changing regulations, what steps you need to take, and how your payments partner can help you navigate the change.

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