Seven Bank セブン銀行
Retail / in-store bank · Seven & i Holdings
A bank built around its ATMs in 7-Eleven stores nationwide, with an international money-transfer service and multilingual support often used by foreign residents.
Account details checked against official documents
Verified 2026-07-29. Conditional fees show a selected channel together with its conditions.
| Official identity & account | Seven Bank, Ltd.; ordinary deposit account. | Company profile, Open an account |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Personal ordinary deposit accounts are currently offered. | Open an account |
| Application channels | Application is documented through the My Seven Bank app or by requesting a postal application. | Open an account |
| Stated eligibility | The app route is documented for individuals age 15 or older who live in Japan; foreign-national customers follow residence-card checks. | Open an account |
| Required documents | The app documents a My Number Card or driving licence; foreign-national procedures require a residence card. | Open an account |
| English channels | English web guidance and English support in the My Seven Bank app are documented; this does not imply staffed English branches. | Account information in English, Open an account |
| Branches & ATMs | The account is app/ATM oriented and uses Seven Bank ATMs; it does not provide a conventional staffed branch network for routine banking. | Seven Bank ATM fees |
| Account fee | No monthly maintenance fee is stated for the ordinary deposit account. | Open an account |
| Selected ATM fee | Seven Bank ATM withdrawal: ¥0 from 07:00–19:00 and ¥110 at other times. — Seven Bank cash card | Seven Bank ATM fees |
| Selected transfer fee | Internet/mobile transfer: ¥55 to Seven Bank and ¥165 to another bank. — Per transfer | Banking fees |
| Update details | Registered details can be changed using My Seven Bank or the documented postal route depending on the item. | Change registered details |
| Close account | Account closure is documented in My Seven Bank, subject to clearing balances and linked services. | Close an account |
English support, by channel
| Website | Partial |
|---|---|
| Application | Not confirmed |
| Mobile app | Partial |
| Phone support | Partial |
| Branch | Not confirmed |
Channels without documentation read “Not confirmed” — based on official documentation, not anecdotes.
Key facts (with sources)
| Category | Value | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Bank type | Retail / in-store bank | Seven Bank |
| Monthly account fee | Free — Standard yen ordinary-deposit account | Seven Bank |
| Branch access | No | Seven Bank |
| Digital-only | No | Seven Bank |
| Online application | Yes | Seven Bank |
| ATM network | ATMs in 7-Eleven and other locations nationwide — one of the densest ATM networks in Japan. | Seven Bank |
| Foreign-currency account | Not confirmed | — |
| International transfers | Yes — International Money Transfer service with multilingual support. | Seven Bank |
| Debit card | Yes | Seven Bank |
| Brokerage integration | Not confirmed | — |
| Point ecosystem | Not confirmed | — |
| Deposit insurance | Yes — Covered by the Deposit Insurance System up to ¥10 million in principal plus interest per depositor, per bank. | Deposit Insurance System |
Advantages
- Extremely dense ATM network in 7-Eleven stores
- International money transfer with multilingual support
- Accessible account and card for foreign residents
Limitations
- Not a full-service main bank for everything
- No traditional branches
- Product range is narrower than a megabank
Who this is for
- People who value ATM access and international remittance
- Foreign residents wanting an accessible account
What this is not
- People who need a full-service branch bank
Accounts & products
- Seven Bank — Ordinary Deposit — The standard everyday yen account at Seven 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
- Japan Post Bank — The 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.
- AEON Bank — A retail bank with in-store branches in AEON malls, integrated with the WAON POINT ecosystem and open outside normal banking hours.