Bank of China Tokyo branch UnionPay JPY & RMB debit card provides customers with professional and quality personal settlement service. Featuring simple application, safe and reliable use, low-cost and other advantages, the card can not only be used in Japan, but also can be accepted worldwide by ATMs or merchants marked with UnionPay for cash withdrawal, account inquiries or direct payments. The cash withdrawal or payment with the debit card will be calculated in local currency, and Bank of China will settle all transactions in JPY or RMB at current exchange rate.
With our top quality services, Bank of China Tokyo branch UnionPay JPY & RMB debit card can support the daily life, study, work and travel of customers both in China and the other parts of the world, and guarantee a care-free journey.
Functions
1. Settlement in RMB and JPY to avoid exchange rate risks
The UnionPay debit card issued by Tokyo branch supports dual-currency payment: payment in JPY for transactions in Japan and other countries and payment with RMB account for transactions in China, which allows customers to exchange JPY into RMB at favorable exchange rate to make deposit for transactions instead of passively accepting the exchange rate for transactions in China.
2. Linkage between JPY and RMB accounts to enable flexible utilization of fund
The UnionPay debit card of Tokoyo branch offers “account linkage” function: the card is linked to both JPY and RMB accounts, upon consumption with the card or withdrawal at ATMs by customers, if the balance in the account is insufficient, the fund of the transaction will be deducted from the linked account to ensure completion of the transaction, providing flexibility and convenience.
3. Consumption and ATMs throughout Japan
Customers can withdraw cash and make balance inquiries on more than 60,000 ATMs applicable to UnionPay network throughout Japan, including ATMs from Postal Savings Bank, SEVEN Bank, Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Citibank and other banks. In addition, consumption by card is available at over 20,000 UnionPay partners in Japan, mainly including appliance chain stores, duty-free shops at airports, department stores, hotels, franchise stores and so on.
4. UnionPay network both at home and abroad
Customers can withdraw cash and make balance inquiries on hundreds of thousands of ATMs marked with UnionPay inside and outside China. Customers can also make consumption by card with pleasure of shopping in millions of China UnionPay partners all over the world, and enjoy the preferences covering clothing, food, shelter, transportation, travel, shopping and recreation provided by preferential UnionPay corporate partners at home and abroad.
5. Quick channel allows convenient and efficient deposit in Japan
With the “quick deposit” service specially offered by Tokyo branch, customers can deposit money in debit card account any time through nearest ATMs, 24-hour convenience stores or online banking for future demands on cash withdrawal and consumption.
6. Low cost and economical services
The Tokyo branch offers a card issuance preference: free of annual fee, free of initial card issuance fee, free of charge for inquiry on ATMs both inside and outside Japan, free of cash withdrawal and transfer fees at ATMs from Tokyo branch and its outlets. Meanwhile, in coordination with the upgrade of our debit card to dual-currency card and in reward for our customers, Bank of China shall carry out a promotion event aiming at transactions in China from December 16, 2010 to December 31, 2011. It means 1% discount on settlement fee of RMB transactions in China, namely, only RMB 10 is charged for cash withdrawal on ATMs, and no fee is charged for consumption by card. More information is available on http://www.boctokyo.co.jp.
7. 24/7 customer service providing cross-country support and guarantee
In addition to business consultation and complaint acceptance service, the 24/7 customer service hotline of Bank of China Tokyo branch also offers loss report, cancellation of loss report, and inquiry of transaction and balance. Service in Chinese, English and Japanese is available from 9:00 to 17:00 everyday. The debit card service hotline: 81-3-5572-0081 and 400-830-2366 (China).
Procedure
1. Fill in the Tokyo branch UnionPay debit card service application form at any outlet of Bank of China Tokyo branch to apply for a UnionPay debit card;
2. Documents required:
1) personal seal;
2) any one of the following documents: foreigner registration card, health insurance card, driving license, passport (for confirming address) or the basic resident register card (with photo), with validity period of at least 3 months;
3. Tokyo branch will notify customers within 20 working days to collect the new card and password envelope at card issuing outlet with original valid identity documents used for application. The credit card is ready for use after password alternation and activation at the ATM of the card issuing outlet.
Tips
1. Operating offices
1) Bank of China Tokyo Branch
〒 107-0052 3-4-1 Akasaka, Minato Tokyo, Bank of China Building
TEL 03-3505-8818 FAX 03-3505-8868
2) Bank of China Osaka Branch
〒 550-0014 Osaka City, North West Horie 1-1-35, Bank of China Building
TEL 06-6539-3666 FAX 06-6538-1177
3) Bank of China Yokohama Branch
〒 231-0023 Yokohama City, 5 ga 2 Urban Net, JP, 1/F Yokohama Building
TEL 045-663-2288 FAX 045-663-8688
4) Bank of China Nagoya Branch
〒 540-6117 Nagoya Marunouchi 3-23-20 Central Sakuradori, 1/F Mid Building
TEL 052-957-2388 FAX 052-957-2366
5) Bank of China Otemachi Branch
〒 100-0004 Tokyo Chiyoda-ku, Otemachi 2-chome, 2 Fan, 1/F of the New Big Hand Building
TEL 03-3277-0288 FAX 03-3277-0289
2. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 to 15:00 (except holidays)