Canon Marketing Japan Introduces "Identity Verification Support Solution" to Chiba Kogyo Bank
Canon Marketing Japan and Primagest introduce an identity verification support solution to Chiba Kogyo Bank, enhancing security and operational efficiency through public personal authentication using My Number Cards, with sequential operation starting May 2026.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 22:00
Canon Marketing Japan Inc. (President: Masachika Adachi, hereinafter Canon MJ) and Primagest Inc. (President: Hideaki Inagaki, hereinafter Primagest) have introduced an "Identity Verification Support Solution" to Chiba Kogyo Bank (President: Hitoshi Umeda, hereinafter Chiba Kogyo Bank) to strengthen the reliability of identity verification at its branch counters. Operations will commence sequentially at all Chiba Kogyo Bank branches starting in May 2026. This solution supports public personal authentication services (JPKI*1) utilizing My Number Cards, in addition to IC chip reading of identity verification documents, thereby enhancing security and improving operational efficiency for face-to-face transactions at branches.
In recent years, financial crimes such as identity theft, fraudulent account opening, and special fraud have been on the rise, making stricter identity verification an urgent necessity. Against this backdrop, the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds (hereinafter referred to as the Anti-Money Laundering Act) was revised, making IC chip reading of identity verification documents mandatory for face-to-face procedures starting April 2027. For future face-to-face transactions, more stringent identity verification is required, and public personal authentication (JPKI*1) is recommended. Regional banks and credit unions need to maintain community-based services while ensuring legal compliance and advanced security measures with limited personnel, thus requiring a balance between safety and operational efficiency.
To address these challenges, Canon MJ has been deploying its "Identity Verification Support Solution," which complies with the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act, since November 2024, and it has been adopted by major financial institutions.
This solution optimizes the process of verifying the authenticity of identity documents through IC chip reading, and performing identity verification via facial recognition and public personal authentication (JPKI). Furthermore, it can be flexibly configured to meet customer needs, such as easy implementation into existing financial institution systems through a software development kit (SDK) and API integration.
Chiba Kogyo Bank has now adopted this solution and commenced identity verification using the public personal authentication service (JPKI) at its counters. This not only strengthens security but also streamlines account opening and various procedures by linking read data and inquiry results to the core banking system, thereby reducing the burden of counter operations.
Canon MJ and Primagest will accelerate the deployment of the "Identity Verification Support Solution" to financial institutions, including regional banks and credit unions, and continue to support the DX promotion and the realization of safe and secure financial transactions for regional financial institutions.
Service Name: Identity Verification Support Solution
Content: Application (including facial recognition service, public personal authentication service) / System development, construction support, maintenance service / Personal authentication card reader ID-MY2 *2
Price: Individual estimate *3
*1. Refers to public personal authentication (JPKI: Japanese Public Key Infrastructure) using My Number Cards, as stipulated in Article 6, Paragraph 1, Item 1 (wa) of the Regulations for the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds. This service uses electronic certificates embedded in the IC chip of My Number Cards to publicly and securely authenticate the user online and confirm that contracts and other documents have not been tampered with. A separate fee (usage-based) is required to use the service.
*2. A reading device manufactured by Canon Electronics Inc. provided by our company, compatible with reading IC chips of My Number Cards and driver's licenses, as well as financial institution cash cards (IC/magnetic).
*3. Individual estimates will be provided based on the number of hardware and licenses to be introduced, and the content of implementation support.
General Inquiries: Canon Marketing Japan Inc., Edge Device Solution Planning Department, [email protected]
Identity Verification Support Solution Website: https://canon.jp/biz/solution/finance/lineup/for-commercial-banks/person-confirmation
Personal Authentication Card Reader Website: https://canon.jp/business/solution/ht-mobile/lineup/edge/idmy2
Financial Solutions Website: https://canon.jp/biz/solution/finance
Features of "Identity Verification Support Solution"
1. Enhanced Fraud Prevention with Public Personal Authentication Compliant with Anti-Money Laundering Act
・Achieves highly reliable identity verification utilizing My Number Cards through public personal authentication.
・Supports identity verification methods required for face-to-face procedures by authenticating the genuineness of documents via IC chip reading.
・Reduces the burden of re-verification by linking reading results to subsequent systems.
2. Flexible Implementation According to the Needs of Each Financial Institution
・Allows implementation according to the financial institution's policy, including genuineness determination, facial recognition engine, and public personal authentication.
・Enables smooth implementation by adapting to existing system configurations and business processes.
・Improves data quality through procedure application integration using a dedicated personal authentication card reader that can connect to existing self-service terminals.
Features of "Personal Authentication Card Reader ID-MY2"
1. Cash Card Compatibility (Zengin-kyo Specification Compliant) for Identity Verification and Account Transfer Procedures at Banks
・Supports cash card reading (magnetic/IC) by complying with Zengin-kyo specifications.
・Supports "account transfer" and "debit payment."
・Not compatible with credit card payments, reducing operational burden as it is not affected by periodic changes in credit standards.
2. Supports Reading of Public Certificates Including My Number Cards
・Supports IC chip reading of My Number Cards, driver's licenses, and residence cards.
・Supports public personal authentication services using My Number Cards.
3. Identity Verification Possible Anywhere with Smart Device Integration such as iPad
・Compatible with iPad/Android/Windows OS smart devices.
・Supports two connection methods: Bluetooth/USB.
In recent years, financial crimes such as identity theft, fraudulent account opening, and special fraud have been on the rise, making stricter identity verification an urgent necessity. Against this backdrop, the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds (hereinafter referred to as the Anti-Money Laundering Act) was revised, making IC chip reading of identity verification documents mandatory for face-to-face procedures starting April 2027. For future face-to-face transactions, more stringent identity verification is required, and public personal authentication (JPKI*1) is recommended. Regional banks and credit unions need to maintain community-based services while ensuring legal compliance and advanced security measures with limited personnel, thus requiring a balance between safety and operational efficiency.
To address these challenges, Canon MJ has been deploying its "Identity Verification Support Solution," which complies with the revised Anti-Money Laundering Act, since November 2024, and it has been adopted by major financial institutions.
This solution optimizes the process of verifying the authenticity of identity documents through IC chip reading, and performing identity verification via facial recognition and public personal authentication (JPKI). Furthermore, it can be flexibly configured to meet customer needs, such as easy implementation into existing financial institution systems through a software development kit (SDK) and API integration.
Chiba Kogyo Bank has now adopted this solution and commenced identity verification using the public personal authentication service (JPKI) at its counters. This not only strengthens security but also streamlines account opening and various procedures by linking read data and inquiry results to the core banking system, thereby reducing the burden of counter operations.
Canon MJ and Primagest will accelerate the deployment of the "Identity Verification Support Solution" to financial institutions, including regional banks and credit unions, and continue to support the DX promotion and the realization of safe and secure financial transactions for regional financial institutions.
Service Name: Identity Verification Support Solution
Content: Application (including facial recognition service, public personal authentication service) / System development, construction support, maintenance service / Personal authentication card reader ID-MY2 *2
Price: Individual estimate *3
*1. Refers to public personal authentication (JPKI: Japanese Public Key Infrastructure) using My Number Cards, as stipulated in Article 6, Paragraph 1, Item 1 (wa) of the Regulations for the Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds. This service uses electronic certificates embedded in the IC chip of My Number Cards to publicly and securely authenticate the user online and confirm that contracts and other documents have not been tampered with. A separate fee (usage-based) is required to use the service.
*2. A reading device manufactured by Canon Electronics Inc. provided by our company, compatible with reading IC chips of My Number Cards and driver's licenses, as well as financial institution cash cards (IC/magnetic).
*3. Individual estimates will be provided based on the number of hardware and licenses to be introduced, and the content of implementation support.
General Inquiries: Canon Marketing Japan Inc., Edge Device Solution Planning Department, [email protected]
Identity Verification Support Solution Website: https://canon.jp/biz/solution/finance/lineup/for-commercial-banks/person-confirmation
Personal Authentication Card Reader Website: https://canon.jp/business/solution/ht-mobile/lineup/edge/idmy2
Financial Solutions Website: https://canon.jp/biz/solution/finance
Features of "Identity Verification Support Solution"
1. Enhanced Fraud Prevention with Public Personal Authentication Compliant with Anti-Money Laundering Act
・Achieves highly reliable identity verification utilizing My Number Cards through public personal authentication.
・Supports identity verification methods required for face-to-face procedures by authenticating the genuineness of documents via IC chip reading.
・Reduces the burden of re-verification by linking reading results to subsequent systems.
2. Flexible Implementation According to the Needs of Each Financial Institution
・Allows implementation according to the financial institution's policy, including genuineness determination, facial recognition engine, and public personal authentication.
・Enables smooth implementation by adapting to existing system configurations and business processes.
・Improves data quality through procedure application integration using a dedicated personal authentication card reader that can connect to existing self-service terminals.
Features of "Personal Authentication Card Reader ID-MY2"
1. Cash Card Compatibility (Zengin-kyo Specification Compliant) for Identity Verification and Account Transfer Procedures at Banks
・Supports cash card reading (magnetic/IC) by complying with Zengin-kyo specifications.
・Supports "account transfer" and "debit payment."
・Not compatible with credit card payments, reducing operational burden as it is not affected by periodic changes in credit standards.
2. Supports Reading of Public Certificates Including My Number Cards
・Supports IC chip reading of My Number Cards, driver's licenses, and residence cards.
・Supports public personal authentication services using My Number Cards.
3. Identity Verification Possible Anywhere with Smart Device Integration such as iPad
・Compatible with iPad/Android/Windows OS smart devices.
・Supports two connection methods: Bluetooth/USB.
FAQ
What is the main purpose of implementing this solution?
The main purpose is to comply with the revised Act on Prevention of Transfer of Criminal Proceeds, enhancing identity verification security while streamlining counter operations.
What types of identity documents are supported?
It supports IC chip reading for My Number Cards, driver's licenses, and residence cards, and also allows the use of cash cards.
When will operations begin at Chiba Kogyo Bank?
Operations are scheduled to commence sequentially at all Chiba Kogyo Bank branches starting in May 2026.