MoneyInJapan

Rakuten Bank 楽天銀行

Online bank · Rakuten Bank · Banking

English support: Partial

Japan’s large online bank, tightly integrated with the Rakuten ecosystem (card, points, securities) and popular for everyday banking.

Highlights

  • Deep Rakuten points and ecosystem integration
  • Fee waivers and point earning based on account rank
  • Smooth linking to Rakuten Securities for investing
Things to consider
  • English support is partial
  • Benefits are strongest if you use other Rakuten services

Fees: No monthly fee; ATM/transfer fees depend on account rank — verify current schedule.

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