Doujinshi manga/anime chain announces moratorium on Visa/Mastercard credit card payments

“We are deeply sorry for this, but it has come about that Visa and Mastercard credit card payment [options] will be suspended as of December 19,” says Melonbooks.

For shoppers who do prefer to pay with a credit card and not face-to-face, Melonbooks will be continuing to accept payment by American Express and JCB, Japan’s largest domestic credit card company, for online orders.

Melonbooks announces change to payment options, even orders already placed may be affected.