25 Years of Rakuten Bank: From Digital Pioneer to Users' Main Bank

July 16, 2026
by RNN

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Rakuten Bank has grown from a modest 3 million accounts to a massive financial infrastructure with 18 million accounts and 13 trillion yen in deposits, becoming an essential pillar of the Rakuten Ecosystem. How did this "digital banking pioneer" evolve into a bank chosen by so many customers? RNN explores Rakuten Bank's journey, including its integration with the Rakuten Group, the bold vision to reach 10 trillion yen in deposits, collaboration across FinTech businesses, and the challenges taken on development teams and other employees.

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