Rakuten Point Card to be accepted at about 400 NEXCO Central Japan expressway-area stores from December 1, 2026
Rakuten Payment said the card will roll out at Central Nippon Expressway Company service and parking areas operated by Chubu Nippon Exis, earning 1 point per 100 yen.
Rakuten Payment announced that the Rakuten Point Card will become usable, in stages, at roughly 400 stores inside service areas and parking areas on Central Nippon Expressway Company (NEXCO Central) routes from December 1, 2026, according to k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp. The stores covered are those operated by Chubu Nippon Exis.
The figure of about 400 stores reflects the count as of October 28, 2026. Customers who present the Rakuten Point Card when paying at participating stores will earn 1 point for every 100 yen spent.
Accumulated Rakuten points can be used at the time of payment at a value of 1 point per 1 yen.
Earlier Rakuten services at the same locations
Chubu Nippon Exis has previously introduced other Rakuten services at its outlets, including the Rakuten Edy e-money service, the Rakuten Pay payment app and the location-based Rakuten Check service.
Quick answers
When can I use a Rakuten Point Card at NEXCO Central Japan service areas?
Rakuten Payment said the card will be accepted in stages at about 400 stores from December 1, 2026.
How many points do I earn?
1 point for every 100 yen spent when presenting the Rakuten Point Card at a participating store.
How can the points be used?
Accumulated Rakuten points can be applied at payment at 1 point per 1 yen.