Japan sets October 20 launch for My Number Card on Android

Japan will launch My Number Card on Android on October 20, adding government-verified identity attributes to Google Wallet for in-person identity, age and residency checks. The service requires a phone with a government-approved security chip, and the list of supported devices has not been published yet.

• Launch scheduled for October 20, 2026
• Supports identity, age and residency checks
• Requires a phone with a government-spec security chip
• Supported device list promised by launch date