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Last updated: 2026/6/12

Invoice payment (bank transfer)

Supported Plans
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This section explains the Invoice payment (Bank Transfer) system and how to use it.

What is Invoice payment?​

  • This is a payment method for bank transfers to the bank account specified in the invoice sent by email.
  • This service utilizes Net Protections, Inc.'s "NP Kakebarai."

Who can use it?​

  • Corporations
  • Sole proprietors can use it.

Payment Terms​

  • End of month closing, end of next month payment

Payment method​

  • Bank Transfer
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Convenience store payment is not available.

Invoice​

  • Sending Date
    • The second business day of the month following the date charges are incurred.
  • How to Check Your Invoice
    • Email (attached as a PDF file)
      • The sender will be Net Protections, Inc.
      • You can set a different Invoice email address than the one used for logging into SocialDog.
    • NP Kakebarai Member My Page
    • If you wish to receive it by postal mail, please contact us.
  • Invoice Content

Billing Timing​

With Invoice payment, the payment due date is the end of the month following the month in which charges are incurred.

Charges are incurred at the following timings:

  • When you Change to a paid Plan
    • If a free trial applies, at the end of the free trial (the date charges are incurred)
  • When your contract is renewed
  • When you Change your Plan

Billing Example​

Example: If you apply for a free trial of a paid Plan on August 25

DateDescription
August 25Start 7-day free trial of a paid Plan
September 1Trial period ends and charges are incurred
The second business day of OctoberInvoice will be sent via email
October 31Payment Due Date (Please make the transfer by this date)

Using a Paid Plan with Invoice Payment​

  1. From your PC, open [Change Plan].
    • You cannot apply for Invoice payment from the smartphone browser version or app.
  2. Set the Payment method to [Invoice payment], and enter your company name, address, phone number, Invoice email address, etc.
    If you do not enter your company name and other details correctly, you will not pass Net Protections, Inc.'s credit screening, so please enter them accurately.
  3. Change to a paid Plan.
    1. An invoice will be sent via email on the second business day of the month following the month in which the paid service begins (or the day the free trial period ends, if applicable).
  4. Please pay by bank transfer according to the invoice.
    Please bear the transfer fees.

Change from Credit Card Payment to Invoice Payment​

  1. Open [Change Payment method].
  2. After selecting [Invoice payment], enter the required information such as your company name and address.
  3. After changing to Invoice payment, any charges incurred will be billed via Invoice payment.
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If there are unpaid charges billed before the Change to Invoice payment, they will continue to be billed via credit card payment.

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For information on how to Change from Invoice payment to credit card payment, please refer to Credit Card Payment.

Change Invoice Payment Billing Information​

You can Change the registered Invoice payment billing information and Invoice email address.

  1. Open [Payment method].
  2. Select [Invoice payment (for corporations and sole proprietors only)].
  3. Enter the new billing information.
  4. Click [Change].

Important Notes​

  • For billing agency purposes, the accounts receivable will be transferred to Net Protections, Inc.
  • If you do not pass the credit screening by Net Protections, Inc., you cannot use this service. In such cases, our support team will contact you.
  • With Invoice payment, you cannot download invoice or receipt PDF files from SocialDog.
  • If payment for Invoice payment charges cannot be confirmed, your account will automatically Change to the Free Plan.
  • Invoice payment is only available for Japanese Yen.

Contact Information for Invoice Payment Inquiries​

For inquiries regarding Invoice payment (NP Kakebarai) such as the following, please contact the "NP Kakebarai Support Desk."

  • Invoice email not received
  • Delayed payment

Net Protections, Inc. "NP Kakebarai Support Desk"​