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robster wrote: ↑Sat Feb 03, 2018 7:40 am In order to receive tax-free dividends you need to go with the checked option (second option).

Cheers, robster! Nice and simple.

I have opened up an SBI account for iDeco and NISA purposes. Will get around to the iDeco paperwork soon. Thought I'd open a tsumitate NISA in the meantime - and there's this right at the beginning: Untitled.jpeg It's gather its about receiving dividends, but as a beginner, what should I tick - stic...

So, I finally have an answer!

Received my new credit card today and even had a 100 man yen limit (whereas JCB only gave me 20 man yen).

It probably depends a lot on individual circumstances, but two applications 6 months apart didn't seem to be an issue for me.

The end!

In Japan there is a credit bureau called CIC. In order for a company to issue you a card they will check your credit record with CIC, which in turn will leave an inquiry on your credit record. I am not sure about this now but I think if you have an empty credit record and are relatively new in the ...

Thanks for the replies, guys. The JCB card was my first application in Japan and it was approved quickly and easily. I don’t anticipate being rejected (I have PR & secure employment) and since it’s been 6 months, i think it should be fine to apply for another. If anyone else knows anything, plea...

Hello forum, A question about timing of credit card applications: should you leave a certain amount of time between one application and the next? In February this year I applied for a JCB card to use mainly for work purchases for new job. This is fine for things on Amazon.co.jp, but it turns out I m...