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Best banks for non-residents in Japan

The best banks for non-residents in Japan, ranked on the Bankz Trust Score™ — approval odds, all-in cost, speed and capabilities. Picks update live from verified, sourced data. No pay-to-rank.

Top picks — Best banks for non-residents in Japan
Bank
1GM
JP · GMO Aozora Net Bank Corporate Account
Free · 62%None · 62%5 days · 56%50/100 · C
2RA
JP · Rakuten Bank Business Account
Free · 60%None · 60%7 days 48/100 · C
3MU
JP · MUFG Corporate Current Account (当座預金)
¥2,200 None 21 days 35/100 · D
4SM
JP · SMBC Corporate Current Account (当座預金)
¥2,200 None 21 days 35/100 · D
5MI
JP · Mizuho Corporate Current Account (当座預金)
¥2,200 None 22 days 34/100 · D
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How we picked

  • Non-resident acceptance
  • Realistic approval odds
  • Documents required
  • Multi-currency
  • All-in cost

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Frequently asked

Can a non-resident open a business account in Japan?

It’s harder at chartered banks; multi-currency fintechs are usually the realistic route. The ranking flags which providers accept non-residents — verify current policy, it changes.

Informational only — not financial advice. Verify all terms with the institution.