Japan Preparing for Abolition of Paper Promissory Notes, Checks
Tokyo, Sept. 7 (Jiji Press)--Many financial institutions in Japan are set to end the issuance of paper promissory notes and checks on Sept. 30, ahead of the abolition of their use in March next year, to ensure a transition to internet banking and electronic payment services. From Oct. 1, payments from checking accounts via paper promissory notes and checks will no longer be available in prin...
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