Changes to Account Opening Procedures for Non-Japanese Residents
Thank you for your continued use of SBI Shinsei Bank.
To provide a more secure and convenient experience for our non-Japanese customers, we will consolidate account opening procedures to applications by mail.
Through English application forms and support provided by our dedicated help desk, we will ensure that customers can complete the procedures easily without visiting a branch.
Accordingly, in-branch account opening services will be discontinued from July 2026.
Details of the Changes
Account opening for non-Japanese customers will be available only via mail application.
In-branch account opening services will be discontinued.
For any inquiries, the following contact points will continue to provide support:
Effective Date
From July 2026 (scheduled)
About Mail Application
An English account opening application page is available:Open an account | SBI Shinsei Bank
You can apply from anywhere in Japan without visiting a branch.
Please note that it may take some time to complete the account opening process, so we recommend applying well in advance.
We will continue striving to provide services that are convenient and accessible to our customers.
Thank you for your understanding.
June 5, 2026
SBI Shinsei Bank, Limited
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