Procedure for Opening an Account: Open an Account

[Application Services]

・You can select the way to apply (how you receive your cash card) when opening an account.*
・You can choose your cash card design.

＊Some ways to apply when opening an account may not be available depending on the identity verification documents that are used.

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Start: Begin application and

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＊Please check Precautions When Making an Application before you make an application.

Step.1Register an Email Address

A link to the application page will be sent to the email address provided.
After receiving the email with the link, use the link to go to the application page and complete the application within 24 hours.

If the application is not completed within 24 hours, you must start the application over again from the beginning.
There are 2 types of links ( for computer use and for smatphone use) provided in the e-mail. Use one of the links to apply.

Step.2Use the Email Link to Enter Personal Information at the Application Page

After confirming and agreeing to the terms and conditions, enter your personal information.

Ways to Apply	Open an Account by Mail (This way is used to receive documents for opening an account.)
Identity Verification Method	Please enclose "2 identify verification documents" together with the completed application form, in the return envelope we sent to you.
How You Receive Your Cash Card	Simple Registered Post
Estimated Delivery	Approximately 1 weeks after your application arrives at Seven Bank by post
Receiver for Mail (Cash Card)	Not Restricted to Account Holder (Mail can only be opened by the account holder)

The documents you are required to submit for identity verification differ depending on the application procedure you select.

Identity verification document(s) required

Opening an account by mail	・Submit two items: (1) your resident record (photocopy not acceptable); and (2) your health insurance card. ・If you are a foreign national, submit two items: (1) your residence card or special permanent resident certificate（photocopy); and (2) your resident record (photocopy not acceptable).

the information entered at the time of online application. If the applicant is aged under 15, the "signature and identity verification document" of the applicant's legal guardian are required in addition to the "2 identity verification documents" of the applicant.
Click here for more details about identity verification documents.
Identity Verification Documents are required when applying.
If the application for opening an account goes during the period at the end of the year and the New Year or Golden Week holidays, processing may take longer than usual.
If you will open an account with Debit Service, processing may take approximately 1 week in addition to above mentioned period.
If you are a U.S. person as defined in the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), we need to check matters regarding your U.S. tax liability under FATCA. For more information, please click here

Open an Account by Mail

Send the Application Form and Identity Verification Documents

The "Application for Seven Bank Account (only for Individuals)" with your personal information printed will be sent to your registered address.
After filling in the required items, enclose the identity verification document in the return envelope and mail it to Seven Bank.

Step.3Receive Cash Card

Receive Using Simple Registered Post

Seven Bank will mail your cash card by simple registered post.

Step.4Register for Direct Banking Service

You must "Register for Direct Banking Service" to use the Direct Banking Service.

Ways to Register and Use Direct Banking Service

Direct Banking Service and ATM transactions are now available.

・Identity verification documents are required when applying.
Be sure to have an identity verification document which is specified by Seven Bank ready beforehand.
Identity Verification Documents
・The process of opening an account may be canceled in the following situations.

・If the cash card is not delivered to the registered address, due to nondelivery, etc.
・After receiving a "Delivery Notice," if the cash card is not picked up from the post office within the allotted time.
・If we find out that you are foreign nationals based on the identity verification documents shown when receiving your cash card by ID Confirmation Delivery Service.

・If there is any insufficiency in the information you have entered in an application form, an account will not be opened, and you will need to re-apply in order to open an account.
Please note that we will not return any documents you send to us.

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