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Low-cost SIM cards at CarMatch | Cut your phone bill, enjoy your car life

Available at CarMatch:格安SIM。月々の固定費を見直し、無理のないカーライフへ。今のスマホのままでOK／電話番号そのまま／月々の固定費を見直せる。カーマッチがしっかりサポート。

Your phone bill is a fixed cost that goes out every single month. At CarMatch, alongside buying and maintaining your car, we help you switch to a low-cost SIM.

Get a free consultation in store

Questions alone are welcome. We will never pressure you.

Who this is for

Who this is for。スマホ代が月5,000 yen以上かかっている／データ通信量が少ない（3GB以下など）／自宅や職場ではWi-Fi利用が中心／家族全体の通信費を下げたい／キャリアに強いこだわりがない。まずは今のPlans and pricingを一緒に確認するところから始めましょう。

Why does a car dealer offer low-cost SIM cards?

Why does a car dealer offer low-cost SIM cards?　通信費は、毎月かならず発生する固定費です。だからこそ、一度見直すだけで効果が続きます。①通信費は「毎月かならず出ていく」固定費：使い方が変わらなくても、プランを見直すだけで月々の支出を抑えられる可能性があります。②浮いた分が、車の分割支払いの支えに：月々の通信費が下がれば、そのぶんお車のローンや維持費（ガソリン・保険・車検）にまわせます。③家計にゆとりが生まれる：カーライフを無理なく続けていただくこと。それが、車屋であるカーマッチが通信費の見直しをご提案する理由です。※削減額は現在のご契約内容・データ使用量により異なります。まずは無料の通信費診断で現状を確認しましょう。
BRAND

Available at CarMatch:
「meccha!!SIM」

A low-cost SIM running on the docomo network. You can pay in cash at a convenience store, with no credit card or bank account required.

Cash payment, no card needed
meccha!!SIMmeccha!!SIM
docomo network
  • Pay in cash at convenience storesPay at a convenience store near you.
  • No credit card, no bank account requiredYou can apply even without a credit card or bank account, or if you would rather not register one.
  • Multilingual supportSupport is available in Japanese, English, Chinese and Vietnamese.
  • Runs on the docomo networkReliable coverage across a wide area.

→ A good fit if you prefer to pay in cash, would rather not register a card or bank account, or are a foreign resident living in Japan.

PRICE

Plans and pricing

All prices include tax. Our staff will help you choose the right data allowance for how you actually use your phone.

meccha!!SIM
CALL SIM(080/090 phone number + internet)
  • Cash at convenience stores
  • No card or bank account
  • docomo network
1GB
880 yen/month (incl. tax)
3GB
1,408 yen/month (incl. tax)
20GB
2,178 yen/month (incl. tax)
MAX
10GB / 3 days
5,478 yen/month (incl. tax)
Domestic calls: 22 yen per 30 seconds (international calls are not available)
  • First month's base fee free / no cancellation fee / no minimum contract period
  • Unused data carries over to the next month (not available on the 1GB plan)
Initial cost: contract handling fee 3,300 yen (incl. tax)

How to apply

How to apply。店頭でのご相談から、4つのステップでご利用いただけます。1. お申し込み：店舗にて対面でご説明のうえ、お申し込みいただけます。2. お受け取り：SIMカードはご自宅に郵送でお届けします。3. かんたん設定：初期設定はスタッフがしっかりサポートします。4. ご利用開始：設定が済んだら、新しい料金でご利用いただけます。専門知識は必要ありません。難しい手続きはスタッフがサポートします。
DOCUMENTS

What to bring when you apply

Please bring the original documents listed below. Our staff will guide you if anything is unclear.

Fastest This combination gets you through the fastest
Individual customers
Driver's licencejust one document

If you pay by credit card, a driver's licence is the only document you need.

Corporate customers
3 documents
  • Seal registration certificate
  • Driver's licence (front and back)
  • Business card

All of these can be submitted as photos taken with your smartphone.

Choosing a payment method

Your choice affects how long the process takes. If you are in a hurry, credit card is the fastest.

Recommended Credit card

Everything can be completed during your visit. With no documents to post back and forth, this is the quickest way to get started.

No mail required

Bank transfer

After you apply, we post the paperwork to you. You will need to stamp it and send it back, so this takes longer.

Paperwork must be posted and returned

Cash at a convenience store

No credit card or bank account registration is needed. Simply pay at a convenience store near you.

No card or account registration

Required documents in detail

The documents you need depend on your payment method and whether you apply as an individual or a company.

Individual customers
If paying by credit card A credit card in your own name
or
If paying by bank transfer Official shops and selected stores only A bank account in your own name
＋
Identity document Any one item from the list of accepted identity documents below
Corporate customers
If paying by credit card A credit card in the company's name
or
If paying by bank transfer A bank account in the company's name
＋
Company verification document (any one)
  • Certificate of registered matters (full or abstract)
  • Certificate of current (or historical) registered matters
  • Seal registration certificate

* All must have been issued within the last 3 months

Identity document of the person visiting the store Any one item from the list of accepted identity documents below
Proof of employment for the person visiting the store (any one)
  • Employee ID card
  • Business card
  • Health insurance card

* All must show the employer's name and address

Accepted identity documents

Tap an item to see the conditions it must meet.

  • Issued by a Public Safety Commission and still valid (international licences are not accepted)
  • Must show your name, date of birth and current address

* Please show both the front and the back

  • Must carry a photograph (certifying your past driving history)
  • Must show your name, date of birth and current address
  • Must be valid and show your name, date of birth and current address

* Please show both the photo page and the page with your address
* Passports issued on or after 4 February 2020 cannot be accepted, as they have no address field

  • Must still be valid
  • Must show your current address

* The back shows your Individual Number, so for security please do not submit an image of it
* The My Number notification card is not accepted as an identity document (nor as a supporting document)

  • Must show your name, date of birth and current address
  • If an expiry date is shown, the document must still be valid
  • Must still be valid and carry a photograph
  • Must show your name, date of birth and current address

* Cards without a photograph cannot be accepted

  • Must show your current address
  • Must still be valid
  • At least 90 days must remain before your residence status expires
  • Must still be valid
  • If the address field reads "undecided (to be entered on the back after notification)" and the back shows no current address either, you will also need a residence certificate or a utility bill receipt proving your address

* Cards marked "not permitted to reside" cannot be accepted
* However, if you pay by credit card, you may apply even with less than 90 days remaining

Supporting documents

If the address on your identity document differs from where you live now, please update it in advance. For the documents above, we can also accept your application if you present one of the supporting documents below.

Utility bill receipt (electricity, water or city gas)
  • Must have been issued within the last 3 months
  • Valid only if it shows your own name and current address
  • Must be addressed to the account holder (bills addressed to family members cannot be used)
Certificate of residence details
  • Please submit a copy that does not show your Individual Number
Certificate of registered evacuation address
  • A receipt showing the payment or issue date, or one showing the direct debit date, is required
Please note The documents required may vary depending on your payment method and application. Before visiting, you can check by phone or LINE whether what you have is enough. Details are subject to change, so please confirm with our staff or the provider's terms.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. You can switch and keep your number using MNP (mobile number portability). You will need to obtain an MNP reservation number from your current provider. If you are not sure how, our staff will walk you through it.
In most cases, yes. We do need to check whether your phone is SIM-unlocked. This varies by model, so we will check it together in store with your phone in hand.
Please bring an identity document such as a driver's licence or My Number Card. Non-Japanese residents will need a Residence Card. Ask our staff for details.
You can pay by credit card or bank transfer. With meccha!!SIM you can also pay in cash at a convenience store, with no card or bank account registration required.
meccha!!SIM runs on the docomo network, so you can expect reliable coverage across a wide area. * Speeds are provided on a best-effort basis.
Of course. You are welcome to come in simply to review your current plan and see whether there is room to save. We will never pressure you, so please feel free to drop by.
APPLY

Application and enquiry form

Fill in the form below and send it. Our staff will get back to you. Enquiries without any commitment are welcome.

Customer typeRequired

Please give a number we can reach you on during the day.

Preferred payment methodOptional

We use what you enter here only to contact you and answer your enquiry, and for no other purpose.

Our staff will contact you after you send this.

If you are in a hurry, or want an answer right away, you can also reach us by phone or LINE.

Start by taking a look
at what you pay now.

"What would it cost in my case?" Our staff will answer that question carefully. Please feel free to ask.

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The phone bill review is free. You are welcome to visit just to ask questions.

Three ways to reach us

  • Visit a storeOur staff will explain everything in person at your nearest CarMatch store.
  • LINEEven a small question is fine. Message us any time.
  • Book a visitBook ahead and we can see you without a wait.

Availability of low-cost SIM services may vary by store. Please contact your local store for details.

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