Advantages of opening an account with PRESTIA

Comprehensive English Support, Online banking / App in English

FREE withdrawals / deposits at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation ATMs

Tap to pay at Visa merchants
Open an Account via Internet
Convenient and Highly Recommended
Application for account opening can be completed on your
Smartphone or PC in English.
We have special benefits when you open an account through the
Internet.


3 benefits of
Opening an account via Internet
Until the end of the 6th month including the account opening month.


ATM fees at domestic affiliated financial institutions
¥0 or Reimbursed


Overseas ATM owner charge
Reimbursed


Domestic fund transfers
in yen by online banking
Fees 37% OFF
Details of the benefits for
opening an account via internet
Benefit 1ATM fees at domestic affiliated financial institutions ¥0 for 6 months
Fees for deposits and withdrawals at Seven Bank/Japan Post Bank ATMs and withdrawals at domestic affiliated financial institutions ATMs
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Regular transaction fee |
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Free (or reimbursed) for up to6 months*1 (up to 100 times per month) | Free (or reimbursed) for up to3 months (up to 20 times per month) | From ¥110 (incl. tax) to ¥330 (incl. tax) |
- *1 The benefit applies until the end of the 6th month including the account opening month.
- *2 At Seven Bank and Japan Post Bank ATMs, the fee become free. At domestic affiliated ATMs, including "E-net" ATMs run or connected by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, the fee will be reimbursed. In the case of reimbursement, a balance of 5,000 yen or more is required in the Yen Savings account from which the withdrawal will be made.
Benefit 2Overseas ATM owner charge reimbursed for 6 months (essentially free)
Overseas ATM owner charge (a fee an ATM owner may charge separately from the ATM service fee)
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Regular transaction fee |
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Reimbursed for up to 6 months*1 (up to 100 times per month) |
In the case of the U.S. Generally USD 3~5 / transaction *Based on our research as of September, 2024. |
- *1 The benefit applies until the end of the 6th month including the account opening month.
- * For the fee to be reimbursed, the following conditions need to be met.
①When withdrawing from Yen Savings Account, its balance is 5,000 yen or above.
②When withdrawing from PRESTIA MultiMoney Foreign Currency Savings Deposit, the balance of respective currency is 5,000 yen equivalent or above, calculated with the prescribed TTB rate on the withdrawal date.
The number of reimbursement is up to 100 times for ① and ②, respectively. - * The conversion to yen will be calculated with the TTB rate specified by SMBC Trust Bank as of the reimbursement date.
- * Overseas ATM owner charge varies depending on each ATM owner. We cannot provide the exact amount in advance.
Overseas ATM service fee is always free regardless of the benefit of opening an account via Internet.
- * The account opening month is the month to which the account opening date belongs. In the case such as when you apply at the end of the month, the account opening month may be the next month. For the opening date of your account, please inquire after your account is opened.
Benefit 3Domestic fund transfers in yen by online banking Fees 37% OFF for 6 months
Fees for domestic fund transfers to other banks via PRESTIA Online, PRESTIA Mobile or SMBC Trust Bank App
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Regular transaction fee |
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¥165(incl. tax) / transfer for up to 6 months*1 |
¥165(incl. tax) / transfer for up to 3 months |
¥264 (incl. tax) / transfer |
- *1 The benefit applies until the end of the 6th month including the account opening month.
- * To make a domestic fund transfer to an unregistered payee, you need to apply for a token in advance.
- * The daily limit for domestic fund transfer (unregistered and registered payees combined) is 15 transactions per day (0:00~23:59).
Open an Account
Easy application with
just 1 ID!
Application via Smartphone is highly recommended!
Apply with just one ID!
About PRESTIA
Features of PRESTIA's Accounts
How to apply for opening an account
Requirements for opening an account when applying via Smartphone
Please prepare your ID, a domestic SMS enabled mobile phone, and your e-mail address before proceeding.
A valid Residence Card/Special Permanent Resident Certificate with your current address is required. If the "Period of Stay (Expiration Date)" on the Residence Card is less than three months from today, we cannot accept your application for account opening. Please apply after renewing your "Period of Stay".
ID

Residence Card/Special Permanent Resident Certificate
Domestic SMS enabled mobile phone and e-mail address

If LESS than 6 months have passed since the issuance date of your Residence Card, please submit one of the following documents to confirm that more than 6 months have passed since your entry into Japan.
- The previous Residence Card (with a hole punched in it)
- A driver's license issued in Japan
- A health insurance card
If LESS than 6 months have passed since your entry into Japan, please submit one of the following documents to confirm that you are employed at an office located in Japan.
- Employee ID Card showing that your office is located in Japan.
- Certificate of enrollment stamped/signed by your employer, which includes: your full name, company name, company address, and the start date.
- Health Insurance Card which has the name of your employer on it.
Information of ID for Japanese nationals
ID
Please choose 1 item from the following IDs.


Process to complete an account opening application when applying via Smartphone
STEP
1
Sign-up
Review the important notice, and sign-up for bank account application.
STEP
2
Verification
Upload your ID and take a photo of yourself.
STEP
3
Input your
information and confirm
Enter the required information and confirm that the entered details and image files are correct.
STEP
4
SMS authentication
After submitting the form, complete the process by authenticating the SMS (short message) sent to your phone.
STEP
5
Application complete
We will notify you of the results via e-mail approximately in 3 to 5 business days after submission. GLOBAL PASS will be sent by registered mail (no forwarding allowed) approximately in 5 business days after the account opening date.
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STEP
1Sign-up
Review the important notice, and sign-up for bank account application.
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STEP
2Verification
Upload your ID and take a photo of yourself.
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STEP
3Input your information and confirm
Enter the required information and confirm that the entered details and image files are correct.
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STEP
4SMS authentication
After submitting the form, complete the process by authenticating the SMS (short message) sent to your phone.
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STEP
5Application complete
We will notify you of the results via e-mail approximately in 3 to 5 business days after submission. GLOBAL PASS will be sent by registered mail (no forwarding allowed) approximately in 5 business days after the account opening date.
Requirements for opening an account when applying via PC
Please prepare your IDs, a domestic SMS enabled mobile phone, and your e-mail address before proceeding.
A valid Residence Card/Special Permanent Resident Certificate with your current address is required. If the "Period of Stay (Expiration Date)" on the Residence Card is less than three months from today, we cannot accept your application for account opening. Please apply after renewing your "Period of Stay".
ID
Please choose 2 items from the following IDs.

In addition to your Residence Card/Special Permanent Resident Certificate, please select one item from the following:



- *The file formats that can be uploaded are BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, or PDF.
- *1"Health Insurance Card" will no longer be accepted as Identification Verification Documents on and after December 2, 2025. Additionally, if the card has expired, or if there has been a change in insurer due to a job change or relocation, the card will be invalid and cannot be accepted.
Domestic SMS enabled mobile phone

E-mail address

If LESS than 6 months have passed since the issuance date of your Residence Card, please submit one of the following documents to confirm that more than 6 months have passed since your entry into Japan.
- The previous Residence Card (with a hole punched in it)
- A driver's license issued in Japan
- A health insurance card
If LESS than 6 months have passed since your entry into Japan, please submit one of the following documents to confirm that you are employed at an office located in Japan.
- Employee ID Card showing that your office is located in Japan.
- Certificate of enrollment stamped/signed by your employer, which includes: your full name, company name, company address, and the start date.
- Health Insurance Card which has the name of your employer on it.
Information of ID for Japanese nationals
ID
Please choose 2 items from the following IDs.




- *The file formats that can be uploaded are BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, or PDF.
- *1Passports applied on February 4, 2020 or later may not be used as a personal ID for the application, for it does not have name and address fields on the "Information on Bearer" page.
- *2You will not be able to use it after December 2, 2025. Additionally, if the validity period has expired or a change in the insurer occurs due to a job change or relocation, the health insurance card will become invalid and cannot be used.
Process to complete an account opening application when applying via PC
STEP
1
Sign-up
Review the important notice, and sign-up for bank account application.
STEP
2
Identification
Please prepare image files of two types of IDs.
STEP
3
Input your
information and confirm
Enter the required information and confirm that the entered details and image files are correct.
STEP
4
SMS authentication
After pressing the submit button, complete the process by authenticating the SMS (short message) that will be sent.
STEP
5
Application complete
We will notify you of the results via e-mail approximately 3 to 5 business days after submission. GLOBAL PASS will be sent by registered mail (no forwarding allowed) approximately 5 business days after the account opening date.
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STEP
1Sign-up
Review the important notice, and sign-up for bank account application.
-
STEP
2Identification
Please prepare image files of two types of IDs.
-
STEP
3Input your information and confirm
Enter the required information and confirm that the entered details and image files are correct.
-
STEP
4SMS authentication
After pressing the submit button, complete the process by authenticating the SMS (short message) that will be sent.
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STEP
5Application complete
We will notify you of the results via e-mail approximately 3 to 5 business days after submission. GLOBAL PASS will be sent by registered mail (no forwarding allowed) approximately 5 business days after the account opening date.
Open an Account
Easy application with
just 1 ID!
Application via Smartphone is highly recommended!
Apply with just one ID!
For customers applying for the special benefit program "PRESTIA Bank at Work"
- *If you open an account via the account opening button on this page, please apply for the special benefit program additionally.
About the Monthly Account Maintenance Fee
SMBC Trust Bank PRESTIA automatically withdraws a monthly account maintenance fee of 2,200 yen (incl. tax) from your account on the second business day of each month.
Conditions for a waiver of the monthly account maintenance fee
If you meet any of the following conditions in the previous month, the account maintenance fee for the current month will be waived.

Total Average Monthly Relationship Balance
The balance for the previous month is equivalent to
500,000 yen or more.

Total Average Monthly Relationship Balance
The balance in foreign currency for the previous month is equivalent to
200,000 yen or more.

Foreign Currency
Deposit Service
Having applied for Foreign Currency Deposit Service and deposited certain times after the initial withdrawal.
- *"Total Average Monthly Relationship Balance" is the sum of the average monthly balances of each product in your SMBC Trust Bank PRESTIA accounts.
- *Monthly account maintenance fees are waived for the first three months for all customers, including the month in which the account was opened.
- *Please see here for other conditions for a fee waiver.
FAQs about account opening
Opening an account at the branch
Requirements for opening an account at the branch
1A valid ID that shows your name and current address*1
If you have one, please bring your Residence Card or Special Permanent Resident Certificate. The bank will verify your period of stay, residency status, etc.
Please prepare the original document within the valid period.



- *1Please note that applications cannot be made with an overseas address.
- *2Driving Record Certificate issued on or after April 1, 2012
To confirm that you are qualified as a "resident" under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, please prepare IDs that confirm more than six months have passed since your entry into Japan, or documents that confirm you are employed at an office located in Japan (such as an employee ID card).
2Seal (if you wish to register your seal)
Signature registration is also possible. Stamp-type seals cannot be registered.