Monthly Nonfarm Payrolls Time Sale — Foreign currency deposits: No foreign exchange fees on purchases of all currencies. FX: USD/JPY spread fixed at 0.01 yen in principle.

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No foreign exchange fees on purchases of all currencies.

From 6:10 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026
Until 5:55 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026

Foreign exchange fees when purchasing against Yen (per currency unit)
Currency During the period usually
USD 0 yen 15 sen
EUR15 sen
GBP45 sen
AUD45 sen
New Zealand dollar45 sen
CAD45 sen
CHF45 sen
HKD9 sen
BRL90 sen
Chinese Yuan (CNH)30 sen
ZAR20 sen
SEK9 sen

Transaction

  • The foreign exchange fees incurred upon sale are the standard foreign exchange fees. (For example, 90 sen per BRL when exchanging against Yen).
  • Foreign exchange fees during the period may change due to movements in the foreign exchange market and other factors. Please be sure to check the latest exchange rates on the transaction screen.
  • A limit order applies the foreign exchange fees in effect at the time of application.
  • Transactions cannot be made during the trading suspension period.

USD Time Deposit (6-Month Term) 6.00% p.a. (pre-tax) funded from Yen deposits

USD/JPY spread is fixed at 1 sen in principle.

From 6:10 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026
Until 5:55 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026

Other currency pairs will be adjusted according to market trends as usual.
In actual transactions, slippage—where the order price and the execution price differ—may occur when streaming orders or other orders are executed.
In unavoidable circumstances (including sudden events such as the Lehman Brothers collapse), spreads may widen.

For Customers with an FX Account (Direct Login)

For Customers without an FX Account

Notes
FX margin trading is not a deposit. Due to market fluctuations and interest rate differentials, you may incur losses that exceed the margin you have deposited.
If You Do Not Know Your Passwords
If you do not know your passwords, resetting them will take several days. If your registered address or other details have changed, additional time may be required. Therefore, depending on your situation, you may not be able to trade during the specified period. Please verify your registered information in advance.
About Your Financial Profile
If the investment purpose registered on your Financial profile states, "When managing assets, I will not accept any risk of principal loss," transactions for foreign currency deposits are restricted. You can check and change this by logging in and going to Financial profile Registration.

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