21st November 2025
If you’re a PlayStation fan in Korea, your gaming life just got a whole lot easier. On the 21st, PlayStation Store (PS Store) officially confirmed that Naver Pay (Npay) Korea’s most widely used easy-payment service is now supported across the platform. And honestly, this update feels long overdue in the best possible way.
For millions of Korean gamers, Naver Pay is already a daily essential. Whether it’s food delivery, online shopping, or subscriptions, Npay is everywhere. And now, it’s finally landing where gamers wanted it most: the PS Store.
What This Update Means for Korean PlayStation Users
With Naver Pay fully integrated, purchasing anything on the PlayStation Store has become smoother, faster, and more familiar. Players can now:
- Buy games and DLC instantly
- Top up their PS wallet
- Set up automatic PlayStation Plus subscriptions
- Pay with Naver Pay cards, points, or balance
- Check all purchase history right inside the Naver app
- The best part? No new setup required.
Existing Naver Pay users can jump in immediately after a quick login and consent step.
Where Naver Pay Works Right Now
PlayStation confirmed that support is rolling out across devices:
- PS5 → Rolling out in phases (more accounts added gradually)
- PS4 → Fully supported now
- PS App → Fully supported now
- PC Web → Fully supported now
- Mobile Web → Fully supported now
So even if your PS5 account isn’t activated just yet, you can still buy games via mobile or web using Npay instantly.
Bonus for Early Users: Earn Up to 20,000 Naver Points
To celebrate the launch AND to align with the PlayStation Black Friday Promotion PS Store Korea is offering:
Up to 20,000 Naver Pay points just for paying with Naver Pay.
A few conditions apply:
- Only one participation per person
- Event runs until Dec. 1
- May end early if point stock runs out (first-come, first-served)
If you’re planning to buy a new PS5 title this month, this is basically free money.
Table: What Naver Pay Adds to the PlayStation Store Experience
| Feature | Before | After Naver Pay Update |
| Payment Options | Cards, PayPal, PS wallet | Cards, points, Npay balance, wallet |
| Auto PS Plus Payments | Limited options | Fully supported via Naver Pay |
| Purchase History | PS Store only | PS Store + Naver app |
| Ease of Checkout | Moderate | Faster one-tap checkout |
| Promotions | PS Store only | Extra Naver Pay point events |
Poll: What Makes Naver Pay Most Useful on PS Store?
Why This Matters Right Now
The PS Store is racing toward the holiday season a time when millions of gamers upgrade, subscribe, and buy new titles. Adding a massively popular Korean payment system right before Black Friday isn’t just clever… it’s strategic.
Sony clearly wants to make the PS ecosystem feel more local, more convenient, and more aligned with what Korean users already rely on. And considering Naver Pay has over 33 million registered users, this is a huge step toward smoother digital purchases.
FAQs
All PS4, PS App, PC, and mobile users can use it immediately. PS5 support is rolling out in stages.
No. You’re existing Npay account works right away after login and consent.
Yes. You can pay using cards, balance, or points stored in your Naver Pay account.
Yes, this is one of the biggest advantages of the update.
You can check all transaction details both in the Naver app and on the Npay website.
For official updates and instructions, visit:
Naver Pay Official Site: https://pay.naver.com/
Conclusion: A Small Update with a Big Impact
The addition of Naver Pay may seem like a simple payment update, but for Korean gamers, it’s a huge quality-of-life improvement. Whether you’re topping up your wallet, subscribing to PS Plus, or grabbing the latest blockbuster game, everything is now faster, cleaner, and more connected to what you already use every day.
Sony clearly understands its Korean player base and this move proves it.
As Black Friday rolls in and new PS5 titles drop, this update couldn’t have arrived at a better time.
Quick checkout, free bonus points, and smooth payments?
It’s a win for every gamer.
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