Frequently Asked Questions (National Pension)

QuestionPlease tell me about changing the account for National Pension subscribers and beneficiaries.

Response

The procedure for changing accounts differs between National Pension subscribers and National Pension beneficiaries.

Change of Account for National Pension Subscribers

If you wish to change the financial institution or account for the National Pension insurance premium direct debit, please submit the "National Pension Insurance Premium Direct Debit Payment (Change) Application Form and Refund Transfer Method (Change) Application Form" to the new financial institution. The change will take effect 1 to 2 months after the notification. The application form is also available at the Fuchu Pension Office and the City Hall Insurance and Pension Division (please check as some financial institutions and post offices may not have the application form).

1. Necessary Items
   1. Deposit Passbook
   2. Deposit Passbook Registration Seal
   3. Basic Pension Number Notification or Pension Handbook
   4. Identity verification documents (My Number Card, driver's license, etc.)
2. Places where you can change your bank transfer
   Banks, post offices, agricultural cooperatives, fishery cooperatives, credit unions, credit associations, labor banks nationwide

Note: You can electronically apply for account changes from the My Number Portal.

• Electronic Application for National Pension Procedures

Change of Account for National Pension Beneficiaries

If you wish to change the financial institution or account for receiving the National Pension, please submit the "Pension Beneficiary Payment Institution Change Notification" to the Fuchu Pension Office in charge.
Changes will be made 1 to 2 months after the notification. The change notification is available at the Fuchu Pension Office and the City Hall Insurance and Pension Division.

Note: You can electronically apply for account changes from the My Number Portal.

• Electronic Application for National Pension Procedures

Contact Information

Insurance and Pension Division Phone 042-378-2111 Extension 142, 143
Fuchu Pension Office
Postal Code 183-8505
Address: 2-12 Fuchucho, Fuchu City
Phone 042-361-1011