NTT Docomo's 'd-Smartphone Loan' Cumulative Lending Exceeds 150 Billion Yen

NTT Docomo, Inc. (Docomo) announced that its personal loan service, 'd-Smartphone Loan,' has surpassed 150 billion yen in cumulative lending as of April 2026. Since its launch in July 2022, the service reached 70 billion yen in December 2024 and has more than doubled in scale over the following 16 months, serving approximately 190,000 customers as of April 2026. 'd-Smartphone Loan' is a mobile-first service where applications, contracts, borrowing, and repayments are completed entirely via smartphone. As cashless lifestyles become more prevalent, borrowing has shifted from a 'major decision' to a 'daily option.' Users can borrow as little as 1,000 yen for 'd-Barai' balance or larger amounts for bank transfers, catering to diverse needs. Docomo continues to enhance its financial services by leveraging group strengths. Note that as of July 1, 2026, the financial and payment services business will be transferred to its wholly-owned subsidiary, NTT Docomo Financial Group, Inc.