paying utility bills on a holiday home?

phileuro · (#1 (**permalink**))

We are looking at buying a holiday home in Japan. Will we be able to arrange utility bills (electricity, phone, etc) to be direct debited from a Japanese bank account? We won't be in the country most of the year.

Thanks!

blimp · (#2 (**permalink**))

yes, it is possible in most cases.

Sangetsu · (#3 (**permalink**))

Yes, you can have sign up to have your utilities automatically debited from your bank account. I would recommend getting an account with Shinsei bank, as they are friendly to foreigners, and they have an easy-to-navigate website (in English, I might add).