Payment Methods

Payment Methods We Accept

At 歯科ハミール高田88, we offer several payment methods to fit your needs. Whichever method you choose, it works for both insured and self-pay treatment.

If you have any questions about payment, just ask our reception staff.

Cash

We accept cash payment.

We issue a receipt for each payment, which you can use for the medical expense tax deduction. Reissuing a receipt can take some time, so please keep yours somewhere safe.

Credit Cards

We accept a range of credit cards, for both insured and self-pay treatment. We accept the following cards:

• JCB
• AMEX (American Express)
• VISA
• Master
• Diners
• DISCOVER

Electronic Payment

We accept a range of electronic payment and QR code payment options for smooth, cashless payment. We accept the following:

• PayPay
• Alipay
• WeChat Pay
• iD
• Transit IC cards (Suica, PASMO, etc.)
• Rakuten Edy
• WAON
• nanaco

For patients visiting from overseas, we also accept international payment services such as Alipay and WeChat Pay, so you can pay without worry.

If you’d like to pay by electronic payment, just let our reception staff know when it’s time to pay.

About Dental Loans

For higher-cost self-pay treatment, we offer dental loans. A dental loan is a financing plan built specifically for dental treatment, with lower interest than a credit card installment plan, so you can get treatment while keeping your monthly payments manageable.

How a Dental Loan Works

With a dental loan, a credit company covers the cost of treatment up front, and you repay it in monthly installments. Even if you can’t put together the full amount at once, you can still receive treatment and pay on a set schedule.

The interest rate is lower than a credit card installment plan, which makes it a particularly good option if you’d like to pay over a longer term. It does require a credit check, but the process from application to approval is smooth.

How to Apply for a Dental Loan

If you’d like to use a dental loan, just let our staff know when we go over your treatment plan. We’ll walk you through the documents you need and the credit check.

The credit check can take a few days, so we recommend applying with some time to spare before treatment begins. Depending on the result of the check, we may not be able to accommodate your request.

About the Medical Expense Tax Deduction

If your medical expenses for the year exceed a certain amount, you can claim the medical expense tax deduction on your tax return. Dental treatment costs can qualify too, so please keep your receipts somewhere safe.

Dental Treatment That Qualifies for the Deduction

Insured treatment qualifies, and so does self-pay treatment as long as it’s for a medical purpose. Implants, orthodontics, and ceramic treatment can also qualify for the deduction if you have a doctor’s statement.

That said, treatment judged to be for cosmetic purposes may not qualify for the deduction. Please check with your tax office or a tax accountant for the specifics.

How to Claim the Deduction

To claim the medical expense deduction, you need to file a tax return. Keep the receipts for medical expenses you paid during the year (January 1 to December 31) and submit them with your tax return the following year.

The receipts we issue include the information you need for the deduction. Reissuing a receipt can take some time, so please take care not to lose yours.

Travel costs can qualify for the deduction too, so we recommend keeping a record of your transportation costs for each visit.

Common Questions About Payment