Axi's bank transfer in Japan is a deposit method for residents of Japan: choose Local Money Transfer under "Funds" in the client portal and send from a Japanese bank app. The minimum is JPY 1,340.
Axi bank transfer in Japan in short: from JPY 1,340, in your own name
- Minimum is JPY 1,340 (for residents of Japan). Limits differ by payment method, currency and region and are shown in the portal
- Deposits must come only from a bank account registered in your own name
- You may be asked to enter your name in katakana during the process
- Crediting can take 1 to 3 business days depending on the bank and payment provider
- Withdrawals go back by the same method as the deposit, to an account in your own name
Axi's help says payment steps and requirements may differ by the bank or provider you use. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Axi bank transfer deposit steps (for residents of Japan): 8 steps
- 01Log in to the client portal
Sign in with the email address and password you registered.
- 02Open "Funds" in the menu
In the English display it is Funds.
- 03Choose Local Money Transfer as the payment method
Under "Select Payment Method", choose Local Money Transfer from the list.
- 04Enter the amount and continue
Enter JPY 1,340 or more and press "Continue". The limit is shown on the screen.
- 05Check the details and press "Continue"
Review the amount and the account you are paying into, then go on.
- 06Enter your name in katakana if asked
Enter your family name and given name, then press "Continue" again.
- 07Open the "domestic transfer" payment page
The payment details for the transfer are shown.
- 08Send from your bank app
Use the details shown and complete the transfer in a Japanese bank app.
To deposit from the mobile app, check Axi login and which accounts the app supports
Axi bank transfer conditions: minimum, name and crediting time
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | People resident in Japan who are registered on the client portal |
| Minimum | JPY 1,340 |
| Source of funds | Only a bank account registered in your own name |
| Name entry | May be requested in katakana. A wrong required entry causes an error |
| Expected time | Can take 1 to 3 business days depending on the bank and provider |
| Limit for unverified accounts | USD 5,000. For verified accounts it changes with the payment method and other factors |
※ In Axi's official processing-time table, internet banking transfers are instant. The article on bank transfer in Japan says it can take 1 to 3 business days, so the wording differs. Follow the portal display.
Axi withdrawal by bank transfer: flow and arrival time
- 01Choose "Funds" then "Withdraw funds"
The withdrawal methods available in your country of residence are shown.
- 02Choose internet or local banking
Tick the box to agree to the conditions and press "Continue".
- Processing is targeted within 24 to 48 hours of receiving the request
- Arrival is about 1 to 3 business days by local or internet banking
- As a rule, funds go back to the original source by the same method as the deposit. Withdrawals go to your own name only
- Axi's help gives no specific amount for the minimum withdrawal
If a bank transfer goes wrong: what to check, and opening an account
- Name: is the sending account in your own name?
- Amount: is it at least JPY 1,340?
- Name entry: were you asked for your name in katakana?
- ID verification: did you complete it within 28 days of opening?
- Waiting time: is it within 1 to 3 business days (add the days if a holiday falls in between)?
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Minimum amounts and withdrawal rules by deposit method
Conditions change by account, country of residence and time, so the official information shown during registration takes priority.