It turned out that the number of applications for My Number cards exceeded 70 million as of the 2nd.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications is aiming to reach about 80 million copies, which is equivalent to a driver's license, by the end of the year, and to accelerate the spread.
According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of applications for My Number cards exceeded 70 million as of the 2nd, and the application rate among all citizens is 56%.
However, it takes about one month from application to issuance, and the number of issued is over 61 million, and the delivery rate is 49%.
Regarding the My Number Card, the government has started the "Minor Point 2nd" from the end of June, with points worth up to 20,000 yen, and has extended the application deadline for this card until the end of the year.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has set a goal of reaching 81 million applications by the end of the year, which is about the same as a driver's license, and is working with local governments to accelerate its spread.
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Terada told reporters, ``In the period since the second round of Minor Points started, the number of applications has exceeded 10 million, and I feel that there has been a considerable effect. It is the key to digitization, and we will work hard to promote its spread."