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Seven Bank review

Updated September 28, 2026 · DebitCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Seven Bank suits people banking in Japan who want a debit card with no monthly charge and cashback on everyday spending. The trade-off is currency cost: the currency conversion fee of 3% sits above the site median of 1%, and the card runs on a local network.

Key facts

Best for
Japanese residents who want a fee free debit card with cashback.
Monthly fee
¥0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Currency conversion fee
3% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Card type
Debit (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Cashback rate
0.5% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Card network
Local (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Seven Bank, Ltd. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
Japan (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2001 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Features
Multi-currency, Travel
Official website
sevenbank.co.jp

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaX

Pros and cons

Pros

  • The monthly fee is ¥0, which places Seven Bank at 1 of 419 brands on cost and matches the site median of €0
  • Cashback of 0.5% adds a reward on top of a fee free account
  • Multi-currency and travel features are listed, so spending in a second currency is part of the offer
  • Seven Bank, Ltd. has been a bank since 2001

Cons

  • The currency conversion fee of 3% is above the site median of 1% and ranks 218 of 259
  • The card runs on a local network, so acceptance abroad leans on local acceptance rather than a global scheme
  • Support runs on help centre only
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Who it suits

  • People living in Japan who want a debit card with no monthly charge
  • Spenders who want cashback on a card that carries no account fee
  • Anyone comfortable banking on a local network rather than a global one

Who should look elsewhere

  • Travellers who convert money often, since Wise charges a monthly fee of £0 and is built for multi-currency use
  • US customers who want to build credit, since Varo Believe Secured Credit Card charges a monthly fee of $0 on a secured card
  • US spenders focused on cashback, since Chime Card charges a monthly fee of $0

Fees and FX

The account charges a monthly fee of ¥0, which puts Seven Bank at 1 of 419 brands on cost and in line with the site median of €0. Currency conversion is the cost to watch: the currency conversion fee is 3%, while site brands run 0% to 10.5% around a median of 1%, leaving Seven Bank at 218 of 259.

How Seven Bank compares

Where Seven Bank is available

Available
Japan

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

What does Seven Bank cost to keep each month?+

The monthly fee is ¥0, so the account itself costs nothing to hold. On this measure Seven Bank sits at 1 of 419 brands and matches the site median of €0.

What is the currency conversion fee?+

The currency conversion fee is 3%, charged on currency conversion. Site brands range 0% to 10.5% around a median of 1%, and that places Seven Bank at 218 of 259 brands on this cost. Cardholders who often spend in a second currency may find that harder to justify.

Is this a debit card or a credit card?+

The card type is debit, so spending draws on the money in the account rather than a credit line. There is nothing to repay beyond the balance you hold, which suits people who prefer spending their own money.

Does the card pay cashback?+

The cashback rate is 0.5%, so a share of everyday card spending comes back to you. That reward sits on top of a monthly fee of ¥0, which makes the card feel cheaper to hold over a year of regular use.

Can the card be used abroad?+

The listed features include multi currency and travel, and the card runs on a local network, so foreign purchases work but rely on local acceptance. Currency conversion is billed at 3%, which is the cost to weigh before spending abroad often.

Who is Seven Bank built for?+

Seven Bank, Ltd. is based in Japan and has operated since 2001, so the account is aimed at people banking in Japan. Travellers who hold several currencies at once may prefer a multi-currency account.

How do I get help from Seven Bank?+

Support runs on help centre, so help is offered through a help centre rather than a named live channel. Anyone who wants direct contact while abroad may find that limited next to a provider with wider support options.

Sources

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Japanese residents who want a fee free debit card with cashback.

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