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Did you know that Sony Bank has launched a new English Online Banking service in March this year, which enables you to manage your finances in English, anytime, anywhere? In hope that more international residents in Japan will open an account with us and enjoy the benefits of banking in English, Sony Bank is running a "Welcome to Sony Bank" Cash Reward Campaign for new customers who open a Sony Bank account between October 19, 2020 and January 31, 2021. The campaign offers all customers a cash reward of 500 yen simply for opening an account via our English Open Account app as well as up to an additional 6,000 yen cash reward according to your combined Yen Savings Account and Foreign Currency Savings Account balance as at January 31, 2021, 11:59 pm JST as per criteria. Don't miss this opportunity!

Sony Bank's English Open Account app allows you to submit your account-opening application via your smartphone, offering you the convenience of not having to queue up. And no hanko (seal) is necessary. Our dedicated English Help Desk also provides you with peace of mind by offering full English support if you encounter any difficulties while using your account.

With Sony Bank, you can enjoy various benefits, including up to four fee-waived ATM cash withdrawals(*1) and up to two fee-waived fund transfers per month(*2), regardless of your balance.

• Receive as many as unlimited fee-waived withdrawals per month, depending on your level under our Club S rewards program.
• Receive up to 11 fee-waived fund transfers per month, depending on your level under our Club S rewards program.

Learn more about Club S reward program

As a cash card with Visa Debit functionality, Sony Bank WALLET is available to use any of the approximately 90,000 partner ATMs located in Japan, including at convenience stores and Japan Post Bank. It enables you to readily make purchases at any Visa merchants in Japan and over 200 other countries and regions around the world. Convenient for making small purchases, you can use Sony Bank WALLET freely at restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores and earn up to 2% (or a minimum of 0.5%) cashback on your total monthly purchases in Japan, making it a valuable part of your daily life.

Learn more about Sony Bank WALLET

Whether you are considering opening an account with Sony Bank, take advantage of this campaign opportunity to open an account today! If you are a Sony Bank account holder, please share this information with your friends or family members.

All you need to do is to open an account through our English Open Account app and meet the balance criteria during the campaign period to get your cash reward.

If you don't yet have a Sony Bank account, open an account now.