Dot Money Unlocked: Your Gateway to Converting Steps into Miles and Shopping Points
This Points & Miles Japan guide shows you how to set up a Dot Money account via Ameba—the essential wallet for converting walking app points into airline miles or shopping rewards. Learn how to earn Dot Money through affiliate links, campaigns, and app integrations, and follow a step-by-step setup process. Perfect for expats and professionals using third-party walking apps like Trima (トリマ) or Receipt Challenge (レシチャレ).. Don’t walk another step without this conversion powerhouse.
Dot Money is the key to unlocking the full value of independent walking apps in Japan.
This article kicks off the Points & Miles Japan series on third-party walking apps by guiding you through the setup of a Dot Money account via Ameba. With Dot Money, you can collect points from various apps and convert them into shopping points or airline miles—making it a must-have for savvy expats and professionals looking to optimize every step.
What Is Dot Money and Why It Matters?
Dot Money by Ameba is one of Japan’s largest point exchange platforms, operated by CyberAgent, Inc.—the same company behind Ameba Blog. It acts as a central wallet where you can collect, manage, and convert points from multiple services, including walking apps, surveys, affiliate programs, and more.
1 Dot Money = ¥1 equivalent, and conversion is typically fee-free.
You can exchange Dot Money for Rakuten Points, d-points, Ponta Points, V-Points, or even ANA and JAL miles.
It’s especially useful for apps that don’t directly offer airline miles or shopping points but allow Dot Money transfers.
For users of third-party walking apps like Trima (トリマ), Receipt Challenge (レジチャレ) or TOKUPO, Dot Money is the bridge that turns steps into spendable rewards.
How to Earn Dot Money Through Ameba
Ameba offers several ways to earn Dot Money, especially through its affiliate platform AmebaPick:
AmebaPick: Share product links in blog posts. When readers purchase, you earn Dot Money.
Surveys and Campaigns: Participate in promotions or answer questionnaires.
Partner Apps: Some walking apps and point sites automatically credit Dot Money when linked.
To maximize earnings:
Focus on non-Rakuten affiliate links (Rakuten rewards go to Rakuten directly).
Maintain a blog or social media presence to share affiliate content.
Check the Dot Money Mall regularly for new campaigns and bonus offers.
How to Set Up a Dot Money Account via Ameba
Setting up is quick and essential. Here’s how:
Create an Ameba account
Visit Ameba and sign up using your email, Google, or social media account.
Choose a secure password and verify your email.
Access Dot Money
Go to Dot Money and click “無料で新規登録・ログイン” (Free registration/login).
Select “アメーバIDでログイン” (Log in with Ameba ID).
Complete personal info
Enter your real name in katakana (nicknames not allowed), email, phone number, and set a PIN code.
Verify your phone number via SMS authentication.
Start earning and exchanging
Once logged in, you’ll see your Dot Money balance and transaction history.
You can now link third-party apps or use AmebaPick to start earning.