DG Financial Technology

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DG Financial Technology is a Japanese payment service provider (formerly known as VeriTrans) that operates the VeriTrans4G online payment gateway used by many e‑commerce and online service merchants. Card charges may appear under the name "VERITRANS" when their gateway processes a transaction.

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
veritrans.co.jp
Owned by Digital Garage, Inc.

About DG Financial Technology

DG Financial Technology, Inc. (DGFT) is a Japan-based payment service provider that offers comprehensive online and offline payment solutions, including its flagship VeriTrans4G gateway. Formerly operating under the VeriTrans name, the company provides credit card processing, convenience store payments, smartphone wallet payments, post-pay/BNPL services, and related fraud-prevention and settlement tools for a wide range of Japanese merchants, government agencies, and service providers.([veritrans.co.jp](https://www.veritrans.co.jp/user_support/securepayment_e.html?utm_source=openai))

A charge labeled "VERITRANS" on a card statement usually means your card was used at an online merchant (for example, a Japanese e‑commerce site, hotel, ticketing service, or digital content provider) that uses DG Financial Technology’s VeriTrans payment platform to process payments. In many cases, the descriptor will show only "VERITRANS" or a short combination of "VERITRANS" plus a brief merchant reference, rather than the full store name, because the gateway is the entity actually charging your card on behalf of the merchant. The underlying purchase can be a one‑time payment, a recurring subscription, or a stored-card/auto‑billing transaction originally authorized on a Japanese website or app.([reddit.com](https://www.reddit.com/r/hyatt/comments/1vj7ysr/hyatt_house_tokyo_shibuya_requesting_payment_again/?utm_source=openai))

If you don’t recognize a "VERITRANS" charge, first review recent online purchases tied to Japanese merchants, travel bookings, streaming or game services, or any account where your card might be stored. Check your email for receipts referencing "VeriTrans," "DG Financial Technology," or payment URLs under veritrans.co.jp. Because DGFT is a processor and not the retail merchant, they typically cannot resolve consumer billing disputes directly; you generally must contact the underlying store or your card issuer. If you still suspect fraud, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to dispute the transaction, request more detailed merchant information, and, if needed, cancel and replace your card.([veritrans.co.jp](https://www.veritrans.co.jp/user_support/securepayment_e.html?utm_source=openai))

Bank Statement Variations

1 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to DG Financial Technology.

  1. VERITRANS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge labeled "VERITRANS" on my card statement instead of the store name?

"VERITRANS" appears when a merchant uses DG Financial Technology’s VeriTrans payment platform to process your transaction. The payment gateway, not the individual store, often shows up as the billing descriptor, so the line item may list only "VERITRANS" or "VERITRANS" plus a short merchant code instead of the full brand name of the website or app where you shopped.

What kinds of purchases commonly generate a VERITRANS charge?

VERITRANS charges typically come from Japanese e‑commerce websites, hotel and travel bookings, ticketing platforms, online education or content services, and digital goods or game-related purchases that rely on DG Financial Technology’s VeriTrans4G gateway. Some Japanese government or public‑sector payments, such as certain fees or utility-like services, may also be processed through VeriTrans-branded services.

Can I manage or cancel a subscription directly with Veritrans/DG Financial Technology?

No. DG Financial Technology is a payment processor, not the retail merchant, so it does not control your subscription settings. To cancel or pause a recurring charge that appears as VERITRANS, you must log in to the specific website or app where you signed up and change your billing/subscription settings there, or contact that merchant’s customer support for assistance.

How can I get a refund for a VERITRANS charge I don’t recognize or am unhappy with?

Refunds must be initiated by the underlying merchant, not by DG Financial Technology. Locate the email receipt or account page from the website or service you used and request a refund through their support channels. If you cannot identify the merchant or they are unresponsive, contact your card issuer to dispute the transaction, referencing that the descriptor shows "VERITRANS" as the processor.

Are small or temporary VERITRANS charges normal?

Yes. Some merchants using the VeriTrans gateway may place small temporary authorization holds to verify your card, especially when you add a card to an account or make your first purchase. These pending amounts usually drop off automatically and are not converted into final charges. If a small test amount posts and does not reverse within a few days, contact your card issuer.

How can I confirm which merchant is behind a VERITRANS charge?

Start by matching the date and amount to recent online purchases involving Japanese sites or apps. Check your email for receipts containing “VeriTrans,” “DG Financial Technology,” or links to pay*.veritrans.co.jp. If you still can’t identify it, call your card issuer and ask them to provide the detailed merchant name and any additional data passed with the VERITRANS transaction; they can often see the underlying store name that isn’t visible on your public statement.

Is DG Financial Technology (VeriTrans) a legitimate company or a sign of fraud?

DG Financial Technology, formerly VeriTrans, is a long‑established and PCI DSS–certified payment service provider in Japan and a core subsidiary of Digital Garage, a Tokyo‑listed company. However, if you see a VERITRANS charge you truly don’t recognize, it could still indicate that your card was used without permission at a merchant processing through their platform, and you should treat it as potential fraud and contact your bank.

What should I do if I keep getting VERITRANS charges after cancelling a service with a Japanese merchant?

Verify inside the merchant’s account portal that auto‑renew or recurring billing is fully disabled and check for multiple accounts or profiles where your card might still be saved. If the merchant confirms cancellation but new VERITRANS charges continue, gather written confirmation and transaction details, then file a dispute with your card issuer; they can block future transactions from that merchant and investigate the recurring charges.

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