Qorus Banking Innovation Awards 2021 - Winner

Japan's first smartphone-only bank built from scratch for the digital native generation

27/09/2021Banking Innovation

About

Minna Bank was established in 2021 as Japan's first digital bank targeting digital natives. The bank's core banking system was built on Google Cloud - a global first - to be fully digital. Designed and built from scratch, this fully digital bank was successfully launched in a mere 20 months, offering all services including new account opening via a smartphone app.

Want to keep reading?

Become a Qorus member to get access to all our innovations

Interested in learning more? Speak to Boris, Qorus's Content Lead

Qorus has a library of almost 8,000 innovation case studies across critical areas like customer experience, sustainability, marketing & distribution and more that can be used to inform your decision-making.
Contact us

Related innovations

14/03/2025Banking Innovation

HSBC Gold Token

HSBC Gold Token is the first ever tokenized real world asset from a bank for retail investors. Unlike some common...

04/03/2025Insurance Innovation

Market spaces

Market Spaces revolutionizes competitive intelligence in the insurance sector, by enabling you to visualize the online customer spaces of insurers...

04/03/2025Insurance Innovation

M-PS Manulife Promoter System

Transforming customer experience with M-PS: capturing feedback at key touchpoints, driving satisfaction and loyalty through actionable insights.

04/03/2025Insurance Innovation

Verna Engagement Platform

A cutting-edge software solution revolutionizing smart vehicle insurance. By enabling insurers to tailor communications and incentivize safe driving, VEP maximizes...

Related news & insights

26/03/2025News

Tonik partners with Robinsons Appliances to expand access to digital financing

In a move to enhance financial accessibility, Tonik, the Philippines' credit-led digital bank, has partnered with Robinsons Appliances, one of...

Digital Reinvention
25/03/2025Article

Cambodia's banking evolution: Trust and innovation at the forefront

With significant advancements in digital banking, robust cybersecurity measures, and transparent regulatory frameworks, the country is positioning itself as a...

Digital Reinvention
24/03/2025Article

Innovation of the Month: MoraBanc’s stablecoin-powered digital asset settlement

Opening a new round of Qorus Banking Innovation of the Month awards, we are pleased to announce the winner for...

Digital Reinvention
24/03/2025News

Daviplata reaches 18.5 million users in Colombia, with women leading adoption

Davivienda's digital wallet, Daviplata, has continued its impressive growth, reaching 18.5 million customers in Colombia.