To open an account at a branch
To open an account at a branch
To open an account at a branch, please prepare the following A or B before you go to the branch. Also, make sure you bring the original of the required identification documents and NOT copies.
To open an account, you must be a resident of Japan.
Account opening is not possible if you are a nonresident in Japan, or your status described in your Certificate of Alien Registration is 短期滞在 which means a temporary visitor.
Foreign citizens who will leave Japan (nonresidents of Japan) are required to close their account.
* We mainly provide services in Japanese at the branches. There are some branches with English speaking staffs, but not always available. Please visit our branch with someone who can understand Japanese if you have concerns about communication. Thank you for your understanding.
check list before you go to the bank
In case of immediate cash card issue

*Please note that following 8 colors are available for the immediate cash card issue at our branches.

  • 001 Big Sky
  • 005 Dreamy purple
  • 008 Baby Face
  • 013 Orange Juice
  • 015 Sunflower
  • 020 Grasshopper
  • 030 White Christmas
  • 032 Midnight

Learn more about PowerFlex cash card

*Branches that can accept procedures for the immediate cash card issue are limited. Please contact to Shinsei PowerCall for details.

A
Certificate of Alien Registration
  • Please provide the original and NOT a copy.
  • Check if your Certificate of Alien Registration status is “temporary visitor,” as it will NOT be considered acceptable identification.
  • Check if the address on the card is your current address.
  • The period of stay should not have passed.
Alien Registeration Card
Certificate of Alien Registration
or

B Japanese Driver's License
  • Please provide the original Drivers's License and NOT a copy.
  • Name, address and date of birth must be the same as written in application form.
  • Check the expiration date.
In case of cash card to be mailed.
  • Original of Certificate on Registered Matters ( Proof Decument of Alien Registration )
  • A original copy of Foreigin Resident Registration file.
check list before you go to the bank

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