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NyuuLy Compass fills in your Japan Post Bank application for you. But a finished form does not mean an open account — here's what comes next.
New to Japanese banks? Read our full guide here: Open a Bank Account in Japan
The Process
1. Complete the application ✅ (done in Compass)
2. Make a branch reservation
3. Visit the branch
Steps 2 and 3 are yours. Let's dig in!
Step 1: Complete the Application (Done in Compass)
This blog is for people who filled their Japan Post Bank application with NyuuLy Compass. Haven't yet? Start with NyuuLy Compass
⚠️ Register your address before you fill the form. Compass uses it, and the branch checks it against your Residence Card.
Official Reference: link
Step 2: Make a Reservation
This is the part you do yourself. Book here: link
💡 NyuuLy Tip: The booking site is in Japanese. In Chrome, right-click the page and choose Translate to English. Every screenshot below is the auto-translated version, so your screen will look the same.
1. Choose your consultation and your branch
Set these four things:
- Type of consultation → Account opening procedure
- Details of the procedure → Opening a general account (individual)
- Tick both checkboxes in the green box
- Region → Prefecture → Store → choose a branch near your registered address
Then press Search.
2. Pick a date
The calendar shows two months at a time:
○ — slots available
× — fully booked
― — branch closed
Plan ahead. Popular branches are booked out for weeks, so the first free date can be a month away. Book as early as you can.
3. Read the notes and tick the box
A page of terms appears. Tick "I have confirmed the above items." and scroll down.
4. Enter your details
This is where most people get stuck. Take it slowly:
- Your Name — last name in the left box, first name in the right. It must match your Residence Card and your Compass application exactly. You must convert to full width letters. Use the help from ChatGPT etc.
- Phonetic spelling — your name in katakana (for example, Paypar Smith → パイパー / スメット). Must be the same as your application form you created on Compass. Copy paste it from your NyuuLy Compass.
- Company/Organization Name — leave this completely empty.
- Date of birth — pick year, month and day from the dropdowns.
- Email address — type it twice. This is where your confirmation goes.
- Phone number — you can put your university's or workplace's phone number
- "Do you have a Japan Post Bank account?" → none (if it applies)
5. Check everything and press reserve
A summary page appears saying "Your reservation is not yet complete." Check your name, date, time and branch, then press the orange reservation button.
6. You're booked 🎉
You'll see "Your reservation has been received" and get a confirmation email from seminar-reserve.ii@jp-bank.jp, plus a reminder the day before.
Step 3: Visit the Branch
Bring:
- Passport
- Residence Card — after you have registered your address
- Your printed application from Compass
- Student ID, if you are a student
Keep it all in one folder. Staff will check your documents and guide you from there.
You can say:
Kōza o kaisetsu shitai desu.
“I would like to open a bank account.”
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Starting this process before your address is registered
The number one reason people get turned away.
❌ Going to a random post office
Not every branch opens accounts. Check the reservation system.
❌ Forgetting to print the application
Print all pages from Compass and bring them with you.
❌ Going without a reservation
We strongly recommend booking before you go.
Your Final Checklist
- Passport
- Residence Card
- Printed application from Compass
- Branch reservation
- Student ID, if you are a student
Register your address → Compass fills your form → Reserve → Visit
Good luck, and welcome to Japan! 🇯🇵
