Account Opening by mail（under 15 years old only）
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As from Wednesday, August 20, 2025, the age eligible to "open an account by mail" will change.
Before change: No age limit
After change: Only people aged under 15 years will be eligible.
As from Wednesday, August 20, 2025, people aged 15 years or older will not be able to apply for an account by mail.
Please apply by other methods as described below.
For Japanese nationals
- -People aged 16 years or older can apply using the app or via an ATM.
- -People aged 15 years can apply via an ATM.
For foreign nationals
- -People aged 16 years or older can apply via an ATM or via the website (scheduled to start on August 20).
- -People aged 15 years can apply via the website (scheduled to start on August 20).
For more information on how to open an account, click here.
Open a Seven Bank Account (APP)
Open a Seven Bank Account (ATM)
- ＊If you have commenced the application procedure on the relevant webpage on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (by 6:00 p.m.), to open an account by mail, and requested the necessary documents for the mail procedure, you can continue the procedure to "open an account by mail." Please fill in the documents and return them to us as soon as you receive them.
- ＊For people aged 15 years or older: if you have applied to open an account by mail by Tuesday, August 19, 2025, but you need to reapply due to any problem with the documents you submitted, please apply again via the website by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, or use any other account opening procedure if you reapply on or after Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
Start: Begin application and
- ＊To learn more about how to apply for those 15 years of age or older, please click here.
- ＊Customers who do not have a smartphone can only perform transactions at ATMs, as they won't have access to direct banking services. Please keep this in mind. If you manage multiple family accounts using a single smartphone, you will need to set up the app each time you switch between accounts.
What you need to prepare
- For Japanese national
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- ・Residence Certificate
(original copy) - ・Health insurance
(photocopy)
- ＊If you are using your My Number Card as your health insurance card, a copy of your My Number Card (front side only) is also acceptable.
- ・Residence Certificate
- For Foreign National
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- ・Residence
Card (photocopy) or Special Permanent Certificate (photocopy) - ・Residence Certificate (original copy)
- ＊For foreign nationals
Those who have been in Japan for more than 6 months or those who have more than 3 months remaining period of stay are eligible to apply.
- ・Residence
- For Japanese national
-
- ・Residence Certificate
(original copy) - ・Health insurance
(photocopy)
- ・Residence Certificate
- For Foreign National
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- ・Residence
Card(photocopy) - ・Special
Permanent Certificate
(photocopy) - ・Health Insurance
(photocopy) - ・Residence
Certificate
(original copy)
- ＊Parental consent and signature are required.
- ＊If you are using your My Number Card as your health insurance card, a copy of your My Number Card (front side only) is also acceptable.
- ・Residence
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.
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.
Step.3Submission of application form and requirements
An “Application Form for Opening a Seven Bank Account (for Individuals)” with customer information printed on it, will be sent to the address you provided.
Please fill in the required items, enclose identification documents, etc. in the return envelope, and mail it to Seven Bank.
Step.4Receive Cash Card
The cash card will be delivered to you by registered mail from Seven Bank.
About the number of days it takes to receive your cash card in the mail Click here
Failure to receive your card will result in the cancellation of your account, please make sure to receive it.
Step.5Register for Direct Banking Service
You must "Register for Direct Banking Service" to use the Direct Banking Service.
Please complete the initial settings for the SEVEN BANK International Money Transfer App before logging on to the Direct Banking Service for the first time and registering for the service. App authentication is required to use the Direct Banking Service.
