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Payroll advance payment service "SOKKYU byGMO" and DX solution for the security industry "KOMAINU" API integration
~Promoting flexible salary receipts and supporting the securing of human resources in the security industry~

August 5, 2025

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.

GMO Internet Group, a GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. that develops comprehensive payment-related services and finance-related services (TSE Prime Market: Stock Code 3769, President & Chief Executive Officer: Issei Ainoura hereinafter referred to as "GMO-PG"), provides a payroll advance payment service "SOKKYU byGMO" and a DJUGGERNAUT ,INC. ( CEO and CEO: Tomohito Hirai hereinafter referred to as "Juggernaut"), a DX solution platform for the security industry, will be linked to the API and will begin full-scale provision to companies that will introduce "KOMAINU" from August 5, 2025 (Tuesday).
"KOMAINU" is an all-in-one platform that allows you to centrally manage the back office operations of the security industry. Through this collaboration, companies that introduce "KOMAINU" will be able to provide salary advance payment services to security guards and other employees without the burden of data registration for the person in charge (*1). GMO-PG will provide "SOKKYU byGMO" to security companies that have problems securing human resources through system and sales cooperation with Juggernaut, and will support the improvement of recruitment and retention rates.
In addition, "SOKKYU byGMO" is running a monthly fee of 0 yen campaign for security companies until September 30, 2025 (Tuesday). For details, please see [Campaign Overview].

  • *1 After a separate application, a prescribed examination by GMO-PG is required.
Payroll advance payment service "SOKKYU byGMO" and DX solution for the security industry "KOMAINU" API integration

【Background and Summary】

In recent years, due to the decline in the labor force due to the declining birthrate and aging population, an increasing number of companies are taking issue in securing human resources. This trend is also evident in the security industry, with the active job opening-to-applicant ratio (including part-time employees) in 2024 being particularly high at 6.48 times (1.14 times for all occupations) (*2) for security occupations to which security guards apply.
On the other hand, as work styles and companies employ people diversify, flexibility is also required in how salaries are received. Timing payroll payment in line with employee needs is one of the most effective ways companies can help companies retain talent. To meet these needs, GMO-PG has partnered with SMBC to provide SOKKYU byGMO payroll advance service since July 2021 to support companies in flexible payroll payment.
By linking the API between "KOMAINU" and "SOKKYU byGMO" provided by Juggernaut, security companies that introduce "KOMAINU" will be able to achieve salary payment at the right time for security guards and other employees at the right time according to the needs of their employees without allocating human man-hours related to salary advances, such as data registration for the person in charge(※1)
GMO-PG will continue to develop a salary payment system that meets the needs of employees through collaboration with companies that support DX and digitalization in addition to "SOKKYU byGMO" services for companies in various industries that are concerned with securing human resources.

  • *2 Calculated based on the June 2025 survey (published on August 1, 2025) of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Labor Market Related Indicators by Occupation (Actual Numbers) (Revised in 21) (April 4, Reiwa 4~)" in the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "General Employment Placement Status (Employment Security Business Statistics)".
    URL:https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?page=1&toukei=00450222&tstat=000001020327

【Campaign Overview】

Limited to security companies, you can use the monthly fee for 6 months for "0 yen (free)".

Target company From June 1, 2025 (Sunday) to September 30, 2025 (Tuesday), security companies that have newly contacted "SOKKYU byGMO" are eligible.
Description We will provide a monthly fee borne by the company at "0 yen (free)" for 6 months from the start month of contract.
Precautions ・"0 yen (free)" is only subject to the monthly fee.
・After the "0 yen (free)" application period, a monthly fee prescribed by GMO-PG will be charged.
・When an employee applies for salary advance payment, a separate service usage fee will be charged to the implementing company or employee.
Inquiry URL https://contact.gmo-pg.com/m?f=780

[About "KOMAINU"]

(URL:https://komainu.cloud/

KOMAINU is an all-in-one cloud-based system that centrally manages the back office operations of the security industry corresponding to Items 1 and 2 of the Security Business Act. contract It is a system that can centrally manage the back office of the security industry, such as management, control management, attendance management, billing, payroll issuance, labor management, and automatic generation of backup books. Its ease of use and functionality have been evaluated, and it has been introduced to more than 120 companies in the last two years. It spreads only through word of mouth and referrals, and the usage continuation rate is over 99% (as of the end of March 2025). The company is used by a wide range of companies, from a small number of elite security companies with 20 employees to large-scale security companies that are among the top 100 in the industry.
Inquiries and contract from security companies with 50 to 3,000 employees are rapidly increasing. The ability to solve problems unique to the security industry has been well received, and it is attracting attention as a system that achieves differentiation in terms of operational efficiency, improved recruitment rate, and reduced turnover rate.
As the "IT consultant with the most knowledge of the security industry", we will consistently support our customers from improving business flow to actual operation.

【About "SOKKYU byGMO"】

(URL:https://www.gmo-pg.com/service/sokkyu/

The assets of the salary advance payment office agency service "Instant Pay" that SMBC and Sakura Information Systems have been developing since 2007 are included in GMO-PG's It is a salary advance payment service that combines the knowledge of payment and Remittance Service. In Japan domestic companies, it is common for salaries to be paid in full in cash or Bank transfer on a predetermined date, but companies that have introduced this service, It will be possible to realize the needs of workers who want to receive a part of their salary at the timing they need before the prescribed date.
In addition to meeting the daily payment needs of non-regular employees and part-time workers, it is also possible to support workers who have sudden expenses such as receiving flexible salaries for young employees and ceremonial ceremonies. We will accelerate the on-demand and digitization of salary remittances to support the diversifying working styles of workers and the ideal form of corporate employment.

【GMO Payment Gateway】

We provide services based on payment that support online, cashless, DX, etc. The annual Transaction value exceeds 20 trillion yen, and Online Payment Service has been introduced to more than 150,000 merchants, including e-commerce businesses and public entity such as NHK and National Tax Agency.
As a leading company in the payment industry, we provide payment services in the Online Payment Service and face-to-face areas, buy now pay later BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later), financial institution BaaS Support to operating companies, strategic investment and financing to overseas advanced FinTech companies, etc., payment & finance We will drive social innovation through technology and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society and the progress and development of society. (As of the end of March 2025, consolidated figures)

【GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.】

GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. provides payment-related services that support the customer's online and cashless migration and digital transformation (DX). Annual transaction value exceeds 20 trillion yen and our online comprehensive payment services have been adopted by over 150,000 merchants such as EC operators and public institutions of NHK and National Tax Agency, etc.
As the leading company in the payment industry, we contribute to the advancement and realization of a sustainable society by driving social innovations using payment and financial technology through our services, such as online comprehensive payment service, payment services in the offline market, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), BaaS Support services to financial institutions and enterprises and strategic investment and lending to overseas leading-edge FinTech companies. (As of end-March 2025, consolidated figures)

[Press Inquiries]
GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.
Corporate Value Creation Strategy Headquarters, Public Relations Department
TEL
+81-3-3464-0182
Inquiry form
https://contact.gmo-pg.com/m?f=767
GMO Internet Group, Inc.
Group Public Relations Department PR Team Niino
TEL
+81-3-5456-2695
Contact us
https://www.group.gmo/contact/press-inquiries/
[Contact for inquiries regarding services]
GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.
Corporate Value Creation Strategy Headquarters, Payroll Fintech Division
E-mail
soku9_sales@gmo-pg.com

[GMO Payment Gateway, Inc.] (URL: https://www.gmo-pg.com/)

Corporate Name GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. (TSE Prime Market Securities Code: 3769)
Location 1-2-3 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Shibuya Fukurasu
Representative President & Chief Executive Officer Issei Ainoura
Business Description ■ Comprehensive payment related services and finance related services
Capital 13,323 million yen

[GMO Internet Group, Inc.] (URL: https://www.group.gmo/

Corporate Name GMO Internet Group Co., Ltd. (TSE Prime Market Securities Code: 9449)
Location Cerulean Tower 26-1, Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative Representative Director and Group Representative Masatoshi Kumagai
Business Description Holding Company (Group Management Function)

■Group Business Overview
Internet Infrastructure Business
Internet Security Business
Internet Advertising & Media Business
Internet finance Business
Crypto assets Business
Capital 5 billion yen