MoneyInJapan

Resona Bank りそな銀行

Trust bank · Resona Holdings

English support: Not confirmed

A large retail-focused bank (with trust-bank functions) known for a strong app push and branches concentrated in the Kanto and Kansai regions.

Account details checked against official documents

Verified 2026-07-29. Conditional fees show a selected channel together with its conditions.

Official identity & accountResona Bank, Limited; ordinary deposit account.Resona Bank profile, Open an account
AvailabilityPersonal ordinary deposit accounts are currently offered.Open an account
Application channelsApplication is documented through the account-opening app or at a branch.Open an account
Stated eligibilityThe app route is for an individual living in Japan, with route-specific age and existing-account restrictions.Open an account
Required documentsThe app guide documents identity verification with a My Number Card, driving licence, or residence card as applicable.Open an account
English channelsA limited English information page exists; no end-to-end English personal-account application was confirmed in the reviewed guide.English information, Open an account
Branches & ATMsResona branches and ATMs are documented; partner ATM fees are separate.ATM fees
Account feeNo monthly maintenance fee is stated for the standard yen ordinary deposit account.Open an account
Selected ATM feeResona ATM withdrawal is ¥0 on weekdays 08:45–18:00 and ¥110 outside the free window.Resona ATM; ordinary withdrawalATM fees
Selected transfer feeMy Gate transfer: ¥0 to Resona-group banks and ¥165 to another bank.Personal internet banking; per transferTransfer fees
Update detailsAddress and telephone changes are documented in the app/internet banking or at a branch depending on the held products.Change registered details
Close accountEligible accounts can be closed in the app; branch handling applies where app conditions are not met.Close an account

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 typeTrust bankResona Bank
Monthly account feeFreeStandard yen ordinary-deposit accountResona Bank
Branch accessYesResona Bank
Digital-onlyNoResona Bank
Online applicationYesResona Bank
ATM networkOwn ATMs plus partner and convenience-store ATMs, concentrated in Kanto and Kansai.Resona Bank
Foreign-currency accountYesResona Bank
International transfersNot confirmed
Debit cardNot confirmed
Brokerage integrationNot confirmed
Point ecosystemNot confirmed
Deposit insuranceYesCovered by the Deposit Insurance System up to ¥10 million in principal plus interest per depositor, per bank.Deposit Insurance System

Advantages

  • Retail focus with a well-developed banking app
  • Trust-bank services (inheritance, testamentary) available
  • Branch presence across major metro areas
Limitations
  • Branch network is regionally concentrated
  • Everyday service is Japanese-first
  • Compare fees with fee-free online banks

Who this is for

  • Kanto/Kansai residents wanting branches plus a strong app
  • People who may need trust services

What this is not

  • People outside its branch regions
  • Those who need English service

Accounts & products

  • Resona Bank — Ordinary DepositThe standard everyday yen account at Resona 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

  • MUFG BankJapan’s largest bank by assets, with an extensive nationwide branch and ATM network and a full range of consumer, mortgage and business services.
  • SMBCA megabank known for the Olive integrated account/app and the V Point ecosystem, alongside a full nationwide branch and ATM network.

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