Question about paying for local streaming subscriptions…
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Question about paying for local streaming subscriptions for foreigners ?
Hey everyone!
Arriving next week for 3 year work contract and I want to set up local streaming subscriptions (YouTube Premium and NBA League Pass) to get the Japanese pricing.
I'm trying to figure out the best workaround before I get a proper Japanese credit card. I've heard credit card approvals can take a bit of time for newcomers, so I'm considering these options:
1. **Sony Bank WALLET (Visa Debit):** Opening an account via their English app as soon as I arrive. Does this domestic debit card work for Google/NBA/Adobe regional billing?
2. **App Store Gift Card Route:** Creating a separate JP Apple/Google account, buying yen gift cards at a convenience store, and paying through the app store?
3. **Foreigner-Friendly Credit Cards:** Just biting the bullet and applying for a Rakuten or GTN-EPOS card right away since I'll be there on a work assignment.
Can anyone confirm if these methods actually work for local subscriptions, or if there is a much easier way I'm missing?
#local
Hey everyone!
Arriving next week for 3 year work contract and I want to set up local streaming subscriptions (YouTube Premium and NBA League Pass) to get the Japanese pricing.
I'm trying to figure out the best workaround before I get a proper Japanese credit card. I've heard credit card approvals can take a bit of time for newcomers, so I'm considering these options:
1. **Sony Bank WALLET (Visa Debit):** Opening an account via their English app as soon as I arrive. Does this domestic debit card work for Google/NBA/Adobe regional billing?
2. **App Store Gift Card Route:** Creating a separate JP Apple/Google account, buying yen gift cards at a convenience store, and paying through the app store?
3. **Foreigner-Friendly Credit Cards:** Just biting the bullet and applying for a Rakuten or GTN-EPOS card right away since I'll be there on a work assignment.
Can anyone confirm if these methods actually work for local subscriptions, or if there is a much easier way I'm missing?
#local
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