OPEN ACCOUNT

Open an Account - How It Works

Learn about the account opening process and required documents at Woodstock.

REQUIREMENTS

What You Need

My Number Card Scan or My Number Card in iPhone

Required for identity verification. Notification cards cannot be used.

Bank Account

Prepare a bank account for deposits and withdrawals.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligibility Requirements

18 years or older residing in Japan
Have a My Number Card
Not affiliated with antisocial forces
Not a US citizen or US resident (due to FATCA regulations)

※Account review may take 1-2 business days.

※Foreign nationals also need a residence card or special permanent resident certificate.

1 Minute to get setup

Download App

Get the app from App Store or Google Play

Verify Identity

Scan your My Number Card or use your Apple Wallet My Number Card

Start Trading

Begin trading as soon as verification is complete

Even Easier with Apple Wallet

Industry First

Use your My Number Card stored in Apple Wallet for instant verification with just a few taps.

※A My Number Card and its user identification number are required to open an account.

※Foreign nationals (excluding US nationals) can also open accounts. Please prepare your My Number Card and a residence card or special permanent resident certificate with at least one month remaining until expiration.

※To use My Number Card in Wallet, an iPhone Xs or later model with iOS 18.5 or later is required.

※Account opening via this method is only available to Japanese nationals whose My Number Card name does not include romanized characters.

FAQ

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Where can I open an account? +

You can open an account through the Woodstock app. Please follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the account opening process. A My Number Card is required to open an account. If you have added your My Number Card data to Apple Wallet, you can use that data to open an account (foreign nationals and those whose My Number Card name includes Roman letters should use other account opening methods).

Can I open an account without using the app? +

If you wish to trade using the Woodstock app, you will need to open an account with AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd. through the Woodstock app.

Can I transfer funds from another securities account? +

Unfortunately, AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd. does not currently accept transfers of U.S. stocks held at other securities companies.

I already have an account with another securities company, but do I need to open an account with AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd. in order to buy stocks using the Woodstock app? +

To purchase stocks using the Woodstock app, you will need to open a securities account with AlpacaJapan Co., Ltd.

How will I be notified when my account has been opened? +

You will receive an email from Woodstock to your email address confirming that your account has been opened. You can also check the status of your account opening within the Woodstock app.

I applied to open an account, but can I check its current status? +

You can check the status of your account opening by logging into the app.