Q: How much does it cost to transfer money to other domestic bank accounts (in Yen) ? [Back to Questions]
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  If you make transfers online, we offer you up to 1 FREE domestic transfers per month. You can also apply at a Bank branch or by phone. Please check below for details of service fees.

   
Online FREE up to 1 times a month. Furthermore, if you clear some conditions it will be 5 or 10 FREE transfers in the following month. >Learn more
Phone 300 yen per transfer to registered bank and 600 yen per transfer to non-registered bank.
Branch PowerFlex account holders, 600 yen per transfer
Non-account holders, 1,000 yen per transfer
       
   
·Did you know?
Japanese banks usually charge between 300 yen and 600 yen per transfer, but we offer FREE transfers if they are made online.

Q: Can I send money to an overseas account? [Back to Questions]
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  Yes, you can.

     
Where to apply Apply at any Shinsei Financial Center or Shinsei PowerCall(0120-456-007)

When apply at Shinsei Power Call the recipient must be registered over the counter. For details, please visit the Bank counter. *

* One beneficiary per account can be registered.
* For one overseas fund transfer per month, a fee of 4,000 yen will be waived for Shinsei Platinum customers. For further details, please click here.

Please ask about business hours available for overseas transfer transactions.
Currencies USD/ EUR/ AUD/ NZD/ GBP/ CAD/ HKD/ SGD/ ZAR/ NOK/ JPY.
In principle, recipient country's currency or USD•EUR•JPY are acceptable.
Fee 4,000 yen per transfer.
Please note that the receiving bank may charge a fee, which will be deducted from your deposit.
What you need PowerFlex cash card and your registered hanko or signature.
Receiving bank's name, branch, address, country and bank code.
Beneficiary's name, address, country and account number to be credited.
     
* There are some conditions to send money to overseas. For more detail, please contact Shinsei Power Call.

Q: Can I receive foreign currency from overseas? [Back to Questions]
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  Yes, you can.

     
Currency USD/ EUR/ AUD/ NZD/ GBP/ CAD/ HKD/ SGD/ ZAR/ NOK.
* When funds are sent in other currencies except USD,EUR,AUD,NZD,GBP,CAD,HKD and SGD , they will be converted to yen and will be deposited to your Yen savings account.
Fee FREE
What you need
(account details)
Bank / Branch name
* Click here to look for the name of your Bank branch.
Bank address * Click here to look for the address of your Bank branch.
Account number 000-0000000
3 digit branch number- 7 digit account number
Account holder's name Your name
Account holder's address Your registered address
Bank Code SWIFT code: LTCBJPJT
(CHIPS UID: 024997)
Account to be credited Funds will be credited to relevant foreign currency savings accounts.
Please note that we may ask you a few questions when receiving funds from overseas. Thank you for your kind understanding.

Q: Can I deposit a USD check into my account? [Back to Questions]
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  Yes, you can.

     
Types of checks Those drawn in USD and payable in the U.S.
Fee Checks drawn for USD$5,000 or less = 4,000 yen per check.
Checks drawn for over USD$5,000 = 5,000 yen per check.
Clearance Foreign currency check clearance takes approximately 2-4 weeks.
Please note that the time required for clearance may differ.
What you need PowerFlex cash card and your registered hanko or signature.
Account to be credited PowerFlex USD savings account.


Q: Can I draw foreign currency checks? [Back to Questions]
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  Yes, you can.

     
Currency USD/ EUR/ AUD/ NZD/ GBP/ CAD/ HKD/ SGD/ ZAR/ NOK.
Fee 4,000 per check
How long it takes Foreign currency checks take approximately 4 business days* to prepare. They should be picked up from the same branch at which they are requested.
*Please note that the number of days required to prepare checks may vary.
What you need PowerFlex cash card and your registered hanko or signature.


Q: What is a bank code, and what is that of Shinsei Bank ? [Back to Questions]
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A bank code is an identification number used by banks when making overseas remittances. Shinsei Bank has 2 bank codes.

·BIC/SWIFT Code : LTCBJPJT
·CHIPS UID Number: 024997

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