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Current Accounts in Japan

Current accounts Japan are very useful both to expats and citizen residents. Most Japanese banks do not require a minimum balance when opening an account, but they may charge monthly fees for accounts that dip below a certain minimum maintaining amount.

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Premier International Account

Premier International Account in Japan

£2,500, €2,500, $3,500 Debit card, cheque book (Sterling accounts only) £/$/€
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New customers who open a Sterling account can earn 1% AER interest for the first 3 months of account opening if a balance of between £10,000 and £24,999 is maintained. No monthly fee charged if minimum monthly balance of £2,500/€2,500/$3,500 is maintained.

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HSBC International

HSBC International in Japan

£5,000,$10,000,€10,000 Cash Card, Cheque Book, Debit Card £/$/€
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Flexible international current account for day-to-day banking in sterling, US dollars and euro, with debit card /chequebook

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BNP Paribas Personal Investors

BNP Paribas Personal Investors in Japan

EUR 50,000 International debit and credit card, deferred debit cards available 26 currencies: euro, US dollar, pound sterling, Swiss franc, Singapore dollar, Hong Kong dollar, etc.
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Day-to-day cash management in different currencies around the world.
As an expatriate you benefit from our preferential fee structure “Expat Investors”:

  • No transfer fees for bank transactions
  • Reimbursement of transfer fees charged by your bank
  • Reduced foreign exchange fees
  • 50 % discount on the annual account management fees
  • 50% discount on the annual fees for an international bank card (Visa, Mastercard)
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Barclays Wealth

Barclays Wealth in Japan

£5,000 or currency equivalent Debit and credit cards (£), deferred debit cards available £/$/€
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Choice of Current accounts in sterling, euros and US dollars. Access to credit and debit cards in different currencies. Open an account in Jersey, Isle of Man or London. Discounted international payments available. Savings and deposit accounts available 

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For expats who want to learn the language, there are plenty of Japanese courses available. The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), which can be taken in Japan as well as in other countries, is the most recognized qualification. Read More >

Cost of Living in Tokyo

The average expense per month for basic utilities such as electricity, water, gas, and garbage collection is around USD 129.02. Internet DSL connection expense on a monthly basis is around USD 27.23.Read More >

Banking in Japan

To open a bank account in Japan you need your passport, alien registration card and your inkan (official ink seal) as well ss an initial deposit amount in some cases. You will be regarded as a tourist if your stay in Japan is less than 90 days in which case you cannot open a bank account but can open a post office savings account through a branch of the Japanese Postal Service, Japan Post Bank. Read More >
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