Rakuten Bank
Japan's largest online bank; 15M+.
- Who holds it
- The company itself — it holds a full banking licence — Bank; Public (JP).
- The ledger
- The bank’s own core ledger.
- If it fails
- A covered-deposit payout through the local scheme, up to its limit.
Derived from Rakuten Bank’s regulation type and custody — a class of protection, not a guarantee. Limits and eligibility vary by scheme, balance and jurisdiction; confirm before you rely on it. What happens if a neobank shuts down →
The facts
| Category | traditional |
| AI | AI underwriting in production |
| HQ | Tokyo, JP |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Custody | Custodial |
| Regulation type | Licensed bank |
| License detail | Bank; Public (JP) |
| Card | Visa/MC · Debit |
| Cashback | Rakuten points |
| Stablecoins | No |
| KYC | Yes |
| Active regions | Asia |
Verified links: official site ↗
Common questions about Rakuten Bank
What is Rakuten Bank?
Rakuten Bank is a fiat neobank, headquartered in Tokyo, JP and founded in 2001. Your money is held custodially, so Rakuten Bank or its partner bank holds the balance and you hold a claim on it. It is regulated as a licensed bank (Bank; Public (JP)).
Does Rakuten Bank have a card, and where can you use it?
It issues a Visa and Mastercard debit card. It is available in Asia.
Does Rakuten Bank require KYC?
Yes. Rakuten Bank requires identity verification (KYC) to open an account, as a licensed bank.
What does Rakuten Bank cost?
From the verified fields: cashback Rakuten points. Cashback and yield are "up to" figures that change constantly and often depend on a paid plan — confirm current terms with Rakuten Bank before relying on them.
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Rakuten Bank appears in
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Figures compiled from public sources, for comparison only — not financial advice. "Up to" rates change constantly; always confirm with the issuer. Spotted an error? Suggest a fix.