Applications for the sixth round of “Habatan Pay+ (Plus)” opened on Thursday, November 12. The application period runs from 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8.
It’s open to Hyogo Prefecture residents, so of course, Ashiya residents are eligible too!
Screenshot from the official website for the sixth round of Habatan Pay+
It seems that app registrations and applications were extremely busy shortly after registration opened at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12. The surge in traffic reportedly made the service difficult to access and slow to load.
However, this is a lottery-based advance application, so it isn’t first come, first served. Everyone who applies during the application period is treated equally, so there’s no need to rush.
The bonus rate is 25%, meaning you can purchase ¥6,250 worth of credit for ¥5,000 per unit—a ¥1,250 bonus. Each person can apply for up to four units, so applying for the maximum would give you ¥25,000 worth of credit for ¥20,000. Incidentally, the 50% rate offered in the previous fifth round was apparently an exception, and the rate has returned to 25% this time.
Sixth Round of Habatan Pay+
When is the application deadline?
9:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2026 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8
Lottery results announced: From 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 22 (scheduled)
Top-up period: 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23 to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 31, 2027
Usage period: 12:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 23 to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, 2027
※Refunds and exchanges for cash are not available, and expired digital vouchers cannot be used. It’s best to plan on using the full balance before the deadline.
How do I apply?
Register and apply through the Habatan Pay+ app. Applicants must live in Hyogo Prefecture and own a smartphone. Funds are added through the app using either a credit card or convenience-store payment.
If applications exceed the available budget, the number of units issued per person may be adjusted by lottery—for example, from four units to three.
The program office has also issued a warning: “Beware of fraudulent impersonation apps!” For peace of mind, download the app using the link on the official website.
Where can it be used in Ashiya?
It can be used at participating shopping-district retailers, direct-sales outlets, supermarkets, convenience stores, drugstores, electronics retailers, restaurants, and other businesses throughout Hyogo Prefecture.
Stores must register to participate, so check the “Search Participating Stores” section of the official website to see whether the shop you want to visit accepts it.
Who can I contact with questions?
Dedicated call center: 078-330-2510 (9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., including weekends and public holidays)
The call center will remain open through Thursday, March 25, 2027.
For details, visit the official website for the sixth round of Habatan Pay+.
In Closing
You get ¥6,250 worth of credit for ¥5,000—or ¥25,000 for ¥20,000 if you apply for four units. With today’s rising prices, four ¥1,250 bonuses add up to a pretty significant saving.
The service appeared to be crowded on the first day, but since applications are selected by lottery, there’s no need to hurry. That said, applications close at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8, so it may be a good idea to at least register in the app before you forget.
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