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FAQ: Accounts Available for Registration

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FAQ

Q1 With which financial institutions can I register an account? Can I register an account without a passbook or an account with an internet-only bank?

A1

Financial institutions whose accounts can be registered as public money receiving account As long as the account is at a financial institution or branch listed in , even an account without a passbook or an internet-only bank (online bank) account can be registered as public money receiving account.

Q2 Are there any restrictions on the types of deposits and savings for accounts that can be registered?

A2

The following types of bank accounts can be registered in public money receiving account. Other types of bank accounts cannot be registered.

  • Ordinary deposit account / Ordinary savings account (JA Bank, JF Marine Bank, etc.) / Ordinary savings account (Japan Post Bank)
  • Checking account / current savings account (or transfer account in the case of Japan Post Bank)
  • Comprehensive accounts (handling ordinary deposits and savings)

Q3: Can I register an account under my former name (maiden name) in public money receiving account?

A3

Even if the name of the account is an old name (maiden name) account, it can be registered as a My Number Card in Mynaportal as long as the old name (maiden name) is also written on the face of the public money receiving account.

Q4 Can I register an account in public money receiving account that includes the name of my adult guardian?

A4

Even if the name of the account includes the guardian's name, the account can be registered as a public money receiving account in Mynaportal as long as it is in the name of the guardian.
For procedures at Mynaportal, please refer to FAQ (Can I register an account with the name of my guardian as the public money receiving account of my adult ward?) at Mynaportal, .

Q5: Is it possible to register an account with an account name that includes a business name in public money receiving account?

A5

If the name of the account includes the name of a store or office (trade name) other than the name of the registrant, it cannot be registered as a public money receiving account.
The account that can be registered as a public money receiving account is limited to a personal account in the name of the principal.

Q6 The child does not have an account. Can I register the parent's account instead?

A6

An account in a name different from that of the registered person (child) (account in the name of the parent) cannot be registered as a public money receiving account.
Also, even if the relationship between parent and child is reversed, it cannot be registered.
The account that can be registered as a public money receiving account is limited to the account of the registered person.

Q7 Is it possible to designate a public money receiving account other than the name of the taxpayer as the payee of a tax refund?

A7

You can't designate a public money receiving account other than the name of the taxpayer himself as a payee.