琴平町電子地域通貨KOTOCA

Kotohira Town will introduce a cashless payment service for electronic local currencies using smartphone apps and cards as a measure against the sluggish Kotohira Town economy.

In Kotohira Town, as a countermeasure to the sluggish economy of Kotohira Town, a cashless payment service for electronic local currency using smartphone apps and cards will be introduced, and the local economy will be revitalized by promoting the circulation of money within the town. At the same time, we will actively promote the tourism business and recommend contactless payment services.

"KOTOCA" is equipped with a payment function that allows you to make payments quickly and easily by using an app or card, as well as notification distribution, coupons, and survey functions. Both offer convenient and affordable services.

■ Main functions of KOTOCA

[Payment function]

1. The store reads the customer's QR code

2. The store enters the shopping amount

3. Customer confirms the amount

4. Completion of payment

[Notification function]

1. Notification information from the store is delivered on the app

[Coupon function]

1. Coupon information from the store is delivered on the app

2. Show the coupon to be used to the store staff

3. Completion of coupon use

[Merchant search function]

・ You can search for member stores by narrowing down by area

・You can narrow down your search by industry.

・You can check the location of the shop on the map after searching.

■ Precautions

・This app and card can only be used at KOTOCA member stores.

・This application connects to the Internet. If you cannot connect to the Internet, you cannot use it.

・Communication charges apply when using the app.

・If you change your smartphone model, install the app on the new device and log in with the email address and password you used before the model change. Once authenticated, you can transfer to a new terminal. (The balance will also be carried over.)

・If you change your phone number due to a model change while two-factor authentication is set, you may not be able to log in to the app on your new device. If you change your phone number, be sure to cancel the 2-step verification by following the procedure "My page → 2-step verification settings → Press the button to cancel 2-step verification" on the device before the model change. please give me.

・If you start other apps at the same time, the memory capacity will increase and it may not work properly.

・Although the security of this application is sufficiently maintained, authentication is performed automatically every time the application is opened in order to make it easier to use. Please manage your security.