Hello,
I recently saw another post about using a foreign debit card in Japan, but I didn't want to impose on someone else's topic.
I live in the US currently, and am looking into some national banks to open an account with. My current bank is not national, and I want to switch to one that's perhaps more international-friendly in terms of ATMs accepting your debit, having a branch in Japan to go to, etc. If say, I open an account with Chase or Citi bank, which I have seen those in Japan before, would I be able to access my account or anything despite the branch being in Japan? Or is it a totally different situation? Also, with my current bank and debit card (Visa), I am unable to withdraw from any convenience store ATM, including 7-Eleven. I can only withdraw money from specific ATMs in the post offices (and sometimes those don't even take my card). Does the bank I choose here in the US matter at all? What is the cheapest withdrawal fee? How could I deposit into my US account from Japan if possible? Any advice on choosing a bank and on these other issues will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
by katineko