Digital banking in Japan
Japan's gateway to global banking
From Japan, Globe Digital Bank connects you to the global economy. Receive payments from almost anywhere, convert Japanese yen at fair, transparent rates and manage everything from one dashboard — with local city guides across 11 locations in Japan, powered by WorldFirst.
Why Japan chooses Globe
Whether you send remittances home, freelance for clients abroad or import and export goods, cross-border money in Japan should be simple. Globe's partners are regulated in their home markets and settle in Japanese yen as well as the currencies your customers use — so you avoid costly double conversions, whether you work in Japanese or English.
- Pay overseas suppliers through local payment rails
- Get paid by Amazon, eBay, PayPal and other marketplaces directly
- No local residency paperwork to get started
- Digital identity verification in minutes, not weeks
- Physical and virtual cards accepted at 100M+ merchants worldwide
- Open an account online — no branch visit and no local bank required
Built for Japan
Small importers & exporters
Pay overseas suppliers through local rails and hold foreign currency until the exchange rate works in your favour.
Online sellers
Collect marketplace payouts from Amazon, eBay and PayPal in the currency they arrive in, then convert on your own terms.
Remote & migrant workers
Keep one account with a card and details that work at home and abroad, wherever your work takes you.
Ready to bank globally from Japan?
Open your free multi-currency account online in minutes — powered by WorldFirst.
Every Globe service, available across Japan
Each service is delivered by a licensed global partner. Open any of them online from Japan.
Global Business Bank Account
Globe's business banking, powered by WorldFirst. A free multi-currency business account that lets businesses receive, hold and manage funds in over 20 currencies using local account details.
Open Business Accountvia WorldFirstMarketplace Collections
Connect directly with major e-commerce platforms like Amazon, eBay and PayPal to collect your international earnings and avoid expensive bank transfer fees.
Connect Storevia WorldFirstInternational Money Transfers
Send money internationally in over 100 currencies to more than 210 countries and territories, at live exchange rates with transparent, competitive pricing.
Send Moneyvia WorldFirstWorldFirst Global Credit Card
A corporate card option with customizable team spending limits and rewards on eligible purchases — giving global teams control over business spend.
Get the Cardvia WorldFirstCurrency Exchange
Convert between 20+ currencies at competitive exchange rates with live rate alerts and currency risk management tools — get the rate you want, when you want it, powered by WorldFirst.
Exchange Currencyvia WorldFirstSupplier Payments
Pay your business partners and overseas suppliers anywhere — expand your supplier network to 200+ countries and pay in 100+ currencies through local payment rails, powered by WorldFirst.
Pay Suppliersvia WorldFirstFreelancer & Developer Program
Collection made easy for freelancers and developers — get paid from Upwork, Malt, Deel, Toptal, Remotive.io, Timee and Freelancer.com for free. Spend globally with a virtual card. No setup fees.
Join the Programvia WorldFirstIndividual Personal Bank Account
Open an individual personal bank account from anywhere in the world. Digital ID verification in 7 minutes, no branch visit. Via Jetonbank, our EU-licensed banking partner.
Open Personal Accountvia JetonbankCrypto Savings Account
Earn daily compounding interest on digital assets through Nexo, our digital wealth partner — flexible terms with no lock-ups, or fixed-term for higher rates. $8B+ in assets under management.
Start Earningvia NexoGlobal Crypto Credit Card
Physical and virtual credit cards with global acceptance through Crypto.com's Visa card program. Contactless payments, fee-free ATM withdrawals at home and abroad.
Get the Cardvia Crypto.comInvestment Brokerage Account
Trade in 150+ markets worldwide through Interactive Brokers, using your existing Globe KYC. Stocks, ETFs, funds, options and more — no extra paperwork.
Open Brokerage Accountvia Interactive BrokersOpen Banking API
Build on Globe’s open banking infrastructure via Narvi — a Finland-regulated EMI offering dedicated FI IBANs, SEPA Instant 24/7, global payments and a full BaaS API.
Explore the APIvia NarviCompare partners for Japan
Independent breakdowns of every partner powering Globe Digital Bank — what each does best, and who it suits.
Japan FAQs
- Which currencies can I hold from Japan?
- You can hold and manage Japanese yen (JPY) alongside 20+ major currencies including USD, EUR and GBP, all within a single account.
- Can I send money from Japan to other countries?
- Yes. You can send money from Japan to 200+ countries and territories in 100+ currencies, at live exchange rates through local payment rails.
- Which cities in Japan does Globe Digital Bank cover?
- Globe currently has dedicated guides for 11 cities in Japan, and the network is expanding toward 2,500 cities worldwide. You can still open an account from anywhere in Japan, even if your city isn't listed yet.
- Is Globe Digital Bank a bank in Japan?
- No. Globe Digital Bank is a marketing platform, not a bank. Accounts and financial services are provided by our regulated partners — led by WorldFirst — each licensed in the markets where they operate.
Globe Digital Bank is a marketing platform, not a bank. Some links on this page are affiliate links; Globe may earn a commission on qualifying sign-ups and purchases at no additional cost to you.