Introduction of Public Personal Authentication to the "Web Account Opening Service"
Chiba Bank will introduce 'LIQUID eKYC' utilizing My Number cards and App Clip for its Web Account Opening Service starting April 2, 2026, enhancing security and UX.
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- 📰 Published: April 7, 2026 at 03:12
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Chiba Bank (President: Tsutomu Yonemoto) announced that starting Thursday, April 2, 2026, it will introduce the public personal authentication (JPKI) of the online identity verification service 'LIQUID eKYC' provided by Liquid, Inc. (Representative Director: Hiroki Hasegawa), a member of the ELEMENTS Group, to its 'Web Account Opening Service.'
The 'Web Account Opening Service' allows customers to easily apply from their smartphones and open an ordinary deposit account as early as the same day, without the need for a seal or a paper passbook. The introduction of public personal authentication (JPKI) will enable stricter identity verification using My Number cards.
## Effects and Benefits of the Introduction
1. Prevention of Fraudulent Use and Improved Safety
Strict identity verification utilizing My Number cards will help prevent the opening of accounts for fraudulent purposes, realizing an environment where customers can use their accounts with greater peace of mind.
2. Improved Convenience (for iPhone users)
For applications made from iPhones, 'LIQUID eKYC' supports App Clip*, enabling the reading of My Number cards without the need to install an app, which was previously required. This allows for a smooth account opening application process.
The Bank will continue to utilize digital technology to meet the diverse needs of regional customers, striving to further expand its services and improve convenience and safety.
* Available on devices running iOS 16 or later. Not available on Android devices.
(Reference) Web Account Opening Application Site: https://reg.chibabank.co.jp/personal/open-account/top
The 'Web Account Opening Service' allows customers to easily apply from their smartphones and open an ordinary deposit account as early as the same day, without the need for a seal or a paper passbook. The introduction of public personal authentication (JPKI) will enable stricter identity verification using My Number cards.
## Effects and Benefits of the Introduction
1. Prevention of Fraudulent Use and Improved Safety
Strict identity verification utilizing My Number cards will help prevent the opening of accounts for fraudulent purposes, realizing an environment where customers can use their accounts with greater peace of mind.
2. Improved Convenience (for iPhone users)
For applications made from iPhones, 'LIQUID eKYC' supports App Clip*, enabling the reading of My Number cards without the need to install an app, which was previously required. This allows for a smooth account opening application process.
The Bank will continue to utilize digital technology to meet the diverse needs of regional customers, striving to further expand its services and improve convenience and safety.
* Available on devices running iOS 16 or later. Not available on Android devices.
(Reference) Web Account Opening Application Site: https://reg.chibabank.co.jp/personal/open-account/top