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Survey of Household Economy Explanation of Terms (Items Related To Information and Communication Technology (ICT))
Electronic money
In this survey, the definition of electronic money is currency value stored in media, like the following example.
e.g.) Edy, Suica, ICOCA, PASMO, nanaco, WAON, "Osaifu Keitai" , WebMoney, BitCash, QuoCard
Payment with Debit cards and Deferred payment with Credit cards, etc. are excluded from use of electronic money. Moreover, prepaid card such as "common bus card" that can purchase only specific goods and services are not included in electronic money in this survey.
Average amount of money per household using electronic money by railways and bus
Amount used to purchase a season ticket is excluded.
