MoneyInJapan

AEON Bank イオン銀行

Retail / in-store bank · AEON Group

English support: Not confirmed

A retail bank with in-store branches in AEON malls, integrated with the WAON POINT ecosystem and open outside normal banking hours.

English support, by channel

WebsiteNot confirmed
ApplicationNot confirmed
Mobile appNot confirmed
Phone supportNot confirmed
BranchNot confirmed

Channels without documentation read “Not confirmed” — based on official documentation, not anecdotes.

Key facts (with sources)

CategoryValueSources
Bank typeRetail / in-store bankAEON Bank
Monthly account feeFreeStandard yen ordinary-deposit accountAEON Bank
Branch accessYesAEON Bank
Digital-onlyNoAEON Bank
Online applicationYesAEON Bank
ATM networkIn-store ATMs at AEON locations plus partner ATMs; long opening hours.AEON Bank
Foreign-currency accountYesAEON Bank
International transfersNot confirmed
Debit cardYesAEON Bank
Brokerage integrationNot confirmed
Point ecosystemWAON POINTAEON Bank
Deposit insuranceYesCovered by the Deposit Insurance System up to ¥10 million in principal plus interest per depositor, per bank.Deposit Insurance System

Advantages

  • In-store branches with long opening hours
  • WAON POINT ecosystem integration
  • Convenient for regular AEON shoppers
Limitations
  • Branch presence tied to AEON mall locations
  • Service is Japanese-first
  • Benefits skew to AEON shoppers

Who this is for

  • Regular AEON shoppers
  • People who want branch access with long hours

What this is not

  • People far from AEON locations
  • Those who need English service

What this bank offers

Service coverage across 20 dimensions, from the JBA member directory (checked 2026-08-15). 13 of 20 were confirmed on official pages; 0 are typical for this category rather than confirmed for this bank.

  • Offered
  • Typical for this category — verify
  • Limited
  • Corporate / institutional only
  • Not offered
  • Not confirmed

Everyday banking

Personal deposit account
Offered
Salary / pension receiving
Offered
Direct debit / bill payment
Offered
Debit / cashless payment
AEON / WAON ecosystem
Online / mobile banking
Offered
ATM / cash access
AEON store and ATM network

Borrowing

Mortgage
Offered
Consumer / card loans
Offered

Investing, insurance & estate

Investments / NISA
Offered
iDeCo / retirement
Offered
Insurance
A broad insurance lineup
Inheritance / trust / estate
Limited — scope varies

International & English

Foreign-currency deposits
Offered
International remittance
Varies by institution — not confirmed
English / multilingual support
Varies by institution — not confirmed
Trade finance / overseas business
Limited — scope varies

Business banking

Business / corporate account
Offered as a corporate service
Sole-proprietor banking
Varies by institution — not confirmed
Business financing
Varies by institution — not confirmed
Business internet banking
Varies by institution — not confirmed

Accounts & products

  • AEON Bank — Ordinary DepositThe standard everyday yen account at AEON Bank, with no monthly maintenance fee.
About required documents

Banks typically request a residence card or ID, My Number, and a Japanese address. Exact documents vary by residence status, account type and timing. We do not estimate approval. Always confirm current requirements on the bank’s official pages and with the Immigration Services Agency.

Alternatives

  • Seven BankA bank built around its ATMs in 7-Eleven stores nationwide, with an international money-transfer service and multilingual support often used by foreign residents.
  • Japan Post BankThe bank with the widest branch and ATM reach in Japan through the post-office network — often accessible for new residents and useful in rural areas.

Sources