Welcia Coupon: Tax-Free Plus Up to 8% Off
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Welcia is a drugstore chain with branches across most of Japan.
Show the kkday coupon and you get the 10% tax-free exemption plus up to 8% off on top, depending on how much you spend. Below are the steps, the conditions attached, and the items it leaves out.
How to Get the Welcia Coupon
It is free from kkday. Show the coupon screen and your passport to the staff member before they ring you up.
📌 How to use the coupon
- ① Save the coupon screen from kkday
- ② Show the e-voucher and your physical passport to the staff member before they ring you up
- ③ The 10% tax-free exemption and the extra discount apply together
The coupon works at tax-free branches of Welcia, HAC Drug, HAC Xpress, Kanemitsu Pharmacy and Towoshiya Pharmacy. Not every branch handles tax-free or accepts the coupon, so check the store before you go.
⚠️ It is a kkday-only coupon.
⚠️ It can only be used on a tax-free transaction.
⚠️ Valid until 30 September 2026.
⚠️ It cannot be combined with other coupons or discounts.
⚠️ Short-stay foreign visitors only. Foreign residents of Japan cannot use it.
The Discount at Each Spending Tier
Welcia's top rate is 1% higher than Matsumoto Kiyoshi's and Sundrug's.
| Purchase amount (before tax) | Tax-free + extra coupon discount | Effective discount |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 yen and above | 10% + 3% | About 12.7% |
| 30,000 yen and above | 10% + 5% | About 14.5% |
| 50,000 yen and above | 10% + 8% | About 16.4% |
💡 Worked example
Cosmetics, 55,000 yen tax included, with the 8% coupon
- Step 1, tax-free applied: 55,000 ÷ 1.10 = 50,000 yen
- Step 2, 8% coupon discount: 50,000 × 0.92 = 46,000 yen
Drugstore Coupons Side by Side
| Purchase amount (before tax) | Welcia | Matsumoto Kiyoshi Sundrug |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 yen and above | Tax-free + 3% | Tax-free + 3% |
| 30,000 yen and above | Tax-free + 5% | Tax-free + 5% |
| 50,000 yen and above | Tax-free + 8% | Tax-free + 7% |
💡 On a purchase of 50,000 yen or more, Welcia comes out 1% ahead.
Items the Coupon Does Not Cover
- Prescription medicines
- Some cosmetics
- Tobacco
- Postcards, revenue stamps and postage stamps
- Bill payments such as utilities
- Books
- POSA cards
- Items already on a long-running discount
- Items with a discount sticker on them
- Some brands, including Kose, Shiseido, Kanebo and Sofina
⚠️ Other items can be excluded beyond this list, so ask the staff member before you pay.
Welcia Coupon FAQ
Q. When is Welcia the better choice over Matsumoto Kiyoshi?
A. On a big purchase of 50,000 yen or more, where the Welcia coupon gives 8%.
Q. Can I use the coupon more than once?
A. Yes. There is no limit on the number of uses within the validity period, but only one per transaction.
Q. What do I need for the tax-free procedure?
A. Your physical passport. Tax-free starts at 5,000 yen before tax.
Q. Can I pay by credit card?
A. Yes. Welcia takes a range of cashless payment methods. Check which ones at the branch you visit.
Q. Do cosmetics such as Shiseido and Kose get the discount?
A. No. Cosmetics from makers such as Shiseido, Kanebo, Kose and Sofina are excluded. Check with a staff member before buying.
The Welcia coupon stacks the 10% tax-free exemption with up to 8% off, which makes it worth saving before a drugstore run. It pays off most if you are planning a large purchase of 50,000 yen or more. Just keep the exclusions in mind, particularly the branded cosmetics and prescription medicines, and ask at the counter before you pay.
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