Sumishin SBI Net Bank, Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Noriaki Maruyama; hereinafter "Sumishin SBI Net Bank") announces that it has been selected for "World’s Best Banks 2026" by the U.S. economic newspaper "Forbes" and has secured the No. 1 position in Japan for eight consecutive years.

"Forbes World’s Best Banks 2026" is a global bank ranking conducted jointly by "Forbes" and the research firm "Statista." The survey targets over 54,000 users in 34 countries worldwide, focusing on banks that offer checking or savings accounts (excluding credit unions in the U.S.).

The main evaluation criteria for this ranking are the following seven points:

・ Overall Satisfaction

・ Recommendation Rate

・ Trustworthiness

・ Terms and Conditions (fees, interest rates, etc.)

・ Customer Service (speed and politeness of response)

・ Digital Services (ease of online use)

・ Financial Advice

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In this survey, 410 financial institutions were selected from around the world, and Sumishin SBI Net Bank secured the No. 1 position in Japan for eight consecutive years.

We will continue to transform financial services and make society more comfortable and convenient by utilizing cutting-edge technology, based on our customer-centric principle.

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