Money Bridge, the account-linking service between Rakuten Bank and Rakuten Securities, will also apply to minor accounts, including Child NISA accounts. The planned launch date is 25 October 2026, after which features including automatic deposits and withdrawals and preferential interest rates will be available for minor accounts.
Money Bridge, the account-linking service between a major securities firm and a bank, will expand its eligibility to minor accounts. The service is scheduled to become available from 25 October 2026 for minor accounts, including Child NISA accounts, and some of the functions available for standard brokerage accounts are expected to be offered.
Money Bridge requires both accounts to be opened. The service provides functions including preferential interest rates, automatic deposits and withdrawals (sweep), a balance display service and easy deposits and withdrawals, and these conveniences are expected to be available for minor accounts as well.
There are restrictions on availability for minor accounts. Some functions, including the Investment Anshin Service and securities-backed loans, may not be available. Interest rates are variable and may change in line with daily financial conditions.
Details of the formal announcement and specific eligibility requirements should be confirmed as they become available from Rakuten Securities and Rakuten Bank. The article focuses on official announcements and reports on the availability of Money Bridge for minor accounts and the expansion of its functions.