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Docomo Bank rebranding and service integration in Japan

Overview

Following online criticism of its new logo, Sumishin SBI Net Bank announced on 29 July that the rebranded “Docomo Bank” app would allow users to choose between the new icon or earlier designs by the end of September 2026.

On 3 August, pending regulatory approval, the corporate name changed to “Docomo SMTB Net Bank” and the consumer brand became “Docomo Bank,” retiring the “d NEOBANK” name. The launch features a cash-back reward of up to 4.5% on everyday purchases through a tiered system: 1% basic, up to 2% for account-debit transactions, and up to 1.5% when linked with Monex Securities. To support this, the bank is implementing an OMO (online-merges-with-offline) strategy, aiming to expand full banking and securities support from 200 locations to 1,000 by the end of the fiscal year and over 1,500 within five years using approximately 2,000 Docomo shops.

By 20 August, the bank further integrated with d Account, allowing users to earn d Points through activities such as receiving salaries and handling transfers. Customers using the bank as their primary d Card withdrawal account can achieve a point return rate of up to 3% in their first year for d Barai and d Card transactions. Additionally, high-balance customers may receive point rewards equivalent to d Card annual fees; balances exceeding 10 million yen for three consecutive months can qualify for full annual fee reimbursements. Existing Smapro Points are converted to d Points upon linking accounts.

On 28 August, Docomo SMTB Net Bank and Monex Securities launched a collaborative service featuring a 24/7 automatic deposit (sweep) service. This allows fee-free transfers from the bank to Monex Securities when funds are insufficient for domestic stocks or investment trusts. Users can now apply for both bank and securities accounts simultaneously to have the automatic deposit service pre-configured.

Entities

Monex Securities · NTT Docomo · Docomo Bank · Sumishin SBI Net Bank · Docomo SMTB Net Bank

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Monex Securities and Docomo SMTB Net Bank launch integrated financial services

    Docomo SMTB Net Bank and Monex Securities have launched an automatic deposit service and integrated account opening to enhance financial synergy and d Point rewards.

  2. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Docomo SMTB Net Bank integrates with d Account for rewards

    Docomo SMTB Net Bank has integrated with d Account, enabling customers to earn d Points through banking transactions like salary deposits and debit card use, alongside enhanced d Card rewards.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Docomo Bank launches with up to 4.5% rewards and expands in‑store support

    Docomo Bank rebrands Sumishin SBI Net Bank, launches with up to 4.5% point rebates and plans to expand in‑store support to 1,000 shops by year‑end.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Docomo Bank launches with new branding and point rewards in Japan

    Docomo Bank rebrands from d NEOBANK, offering up to 4.5% d‑point cash‑back, while V NEOBANK cuts its point rewards starting Nov 1.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Docomo Bank to Offer Customizable App Icons After User Criticism

    Docomo Bank will let users pick app icons, adding back old designs after criticism; rollout expected by end‑Sept 2026.

Sources

appbank.net · biz-journal.jp · classics.itmedia.co.jp · dxmagazine.jp · ebook.itmedia.co.jp · fnn.jp · iussp.org · japan.cnet.com · jugem.jp · k-tai.watch.impress.co.jp · news.mynavi.jp · prtimes.jp · weekly.ascii.jp

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history