Opening a Bank Account in Japan

For people who intend to work or study in Japan for a certain period of time, it is a good idea to open a Japanese bank account before departure.
This will facilitate various payment transactions that will occur at many phases of foreigners’ stay in Japan.

Payment transactions in Japan will include receiving of salary, bonuses, dividends, international money remittance, payments for public utilities, taxes, insurance, school fees, loans etc., and in all these situations, Japanese bank account will greatly help the users.

Having a Japanese bank account is also a good way for those who work or study in Japan to keep their money and to make their payment transactions in Japan fast, convenient and secure.


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