What percentage of people currently use foreign currency deposits?

10.5% of respondents currently use them, while over 20% have experience using them.

Which financial institutions are most commonly used for foreign currency deposits?

Sony Bank, Sumishin SBI Net Bank, and Rakuten Bank are tied at 10.0% each.

What is the primary reason for choosing a specific financial institution?

The top reason is already 'having an account' (31.1%), followed by 'low fees' (26.6%) and 'high interest rates' (25.9%).

What are the main reasons for using foreign currency deposits?

Expecting foreign exchange gains (41.9%) and expecting interest income (37.4%) are the top reasons.

Which currencies are people most interested in depositing or investing in?

US Dollar (USD) is the most popular at 29.0%, followed by Japanese Yen (JPY) at 19.3%.

Foreign Currency Deposit Survey: 10.5% current users, over 20% experienced

Published Jun 6, 2026 12:10 AM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:08 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

MyVoicecom surveyed 10,979 people from May 1-7, 2026, on foreign currency deposits. 10.5% currently use them. Main reasons are exchange gains (41.9%) and interest (37.4%). USD is the most popular currency at 29.0%.

MyVoicecom Co., Ltd. conducted its 12th internet survey on 'Foreign Currency Deposits' from May 1 to 7, 2026, receiving 10,979 responses.

Key Findings: 1. Utilization: 10.5% of respondents currently use foreign currency deposits, while over 20% have experience. Among users, 32.4% hold deposits 'medium to long term' and 22.2% 'flexibly monitor yen rates.' 2. Financial Institutions: Sony Bank, Sumishin SBI Net Bank, and Rakuten Bank are the top choices (10.0% each). Reasons for selection include existing accounts (31.1%), low fees (26.6%), and high interest rates (25.9%). 3. Motivation: The top reasons for using foreign deposits are 'expectation of exchange gains' (41.9%) and 'expectation of interest income' (37.4%), followed by asset diversification (23.1%). 4. Future Intent: 13.4% intend to use foreign currency deposits in the future, including nearly 80% of current users. 5. Currencies: The most popular currencies for investment are USD (29.0%), JPY (19.3%), AUD (7.8%), and EUR (6.6%).

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Foreign Currency Deposit Survey: 10.5% current users, over 20% experienced

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