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Frequently Asked Questions: "Special Provisions" for public money receiving account Registration (Target: Pension Recipient Accounts)

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Q7-1 What is the "Special Registration System via Administrative Organs"? Also, is the pension recipient account automatically registered?

A7-1

In order to realize prompt and reliable benefits, the registration method will be expanded so that even those who are not familiar with digital can easily register for a public money receiving account. For pension recipient accounts, you will be able to easily register an account by notification from the Japan Pension Service.
If you agree to the registration of public money receiving account, you can register an account without any special procedures. On the other hand, if you do not agree to the account registration, you will not register an account by answering to that effect.
Please check the following for specific instructions.

  • If you agree to the registration
    Provides instructions for consenting to registration
    1. First, the pensioner will receive a registered mail from the Japan Pension Service to confirm whether the pension recipient account is registered as a public money receiving account.
    2. I agree to the registration of the public money receiving account. (In this case, no procedure is required.)
    3. Japan Pension Service will provide Digital Agency with information to register as a public money receiving account.
    4. Registration of public money receiving account will be done at Digital Agency.
    5. The Digital Agency will notify the pensioner of the registered result.
  • If you do not agree to the registration
    Instructions are provided if you do not agree to register.
    1. First, the pensioner will receive a registered mail from the Japan Pension Service to confirm whether the pension recipient account is registered as a public money receiving account.
    2. If you do not agree with the registration of the public money receiving account, you will reply to the Japan Pension Service. (Please reply to that effect by using the reply postcard enclosed in the mail.)
      *Even if you forget to answer and are registered as a public money receiving account, you can change or delete the registered public money receiving account at the Mynaportal or at the counter of financial institutions.

The Company is currently preparing for the start of the program and the specific start date has yet to be determined. Prior to the start of the program, the Company will widely publicize it in advance through the Digital Agency website and other means, and will send appropriate information such as sending advance notice by registered mail to eligible persons.

Q7-2: When will the "Special Registration System via Administrative Organs, etc." be launched?

A7-2

We are currently preparing for the launch of the program, and the specific launch date has yet to be determined. As soon as it is decided, we will announce it on the Digital Agency website, etc.

Q7-3 If I do not agree to the "Special System for Registration via Administrative Organs, etc.", do I need to follow any procedures?

A7-3

Prior notification will be sent by registered mail from the Japan Pension Service for the implementation of the special scheme.
If you do not agree to the registration of a public money receiving account, please reply to that effect by sending the enclosed reply card.

Even after registering, it is possible to change or delete the registered account at the counter of the Mynaportal or financial institutions, etc. (*).
*Acceptance at financial institution counters is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2025.

Q7-4: Why do people who do not want to register a public money receiving account site under the "Special Registration System through Administrative Organs, etc." have to go through the necessary procedures?

A7-4

We appreciate your understanding as we aim to develop a foundation that enables a wide range of generations to receive benefits more easily by providing a method that enables people who are not familiar with digital technology to register easily.

Q7-5 What should I do if I cannot receive the advance notice of the "Special Registration System via Administrative Organs, etc." because I have been away from home for a long time?

A7-5

The advance notice from the Japan Pension Service will be sent by registered mail, and if you are unable to receive it due to your absence, etc., it will be returned to the Japan Pension Service. In such a case, you will not be registered as a public money receiving account because you have not been notified. If you wish to be registered as a public money receiving account, please register it separately at a Mynaportal or a counter of a financial institution.

Q7-6 If a pension recipient account is registered as a public money receiving account, will the account balance and transaction history be known to the national government?

A7-6

Since only information such as account number is provided to Digital Agency, information such as account balance and transaction history will not be known by registering.

Q7-7 If I register public money receiving account, will all my savings accounts be linked to my My Number?

A7-7

Public money receiving account is a program to register one account per person as an account to receive public benefits.
My Number will not be linked to any accounts other than those registered with public money receiving account.