Habitto Announces Savings Account Interest Rate Revision Effective February 1, 2026
TOKYO, JP / ACCESS Newswire / February 12, 2026 / Habitto today announced a revision to the interest rates on its Habitto Savings Account, effective February 1, 2026. With this update, Habitto continues to support customers in building healthier savings habits and long term financial stability.
Updated interest rates
Balances up to JPY 1,000,000: 0.6 percent per annum (0.478 percent after tax)
Portion exceeding JPY 1,000,000: 0.3 percent per annum (0.239 percent after tax)
The revised interest rates are automatically applied to all existing Habitto account holders from the effective date. Customers opening a new account will receive the updated rates immediately upon account activation.
Comment from Habitto leadership
Liam McCance, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Habitto, commented:
"By raising our savings rate, we are making it easier for customers to grow everyday funds while building toward future goals. As Japan's first Savings Shop, Habitto brings together savings, simple cash management, and free, unbiased financial guidance so customers can develop money habits that feel practical and sustainable."
Designed for clearer money habits
Habitto's tiered interest rate structure is intended to make saving feel simpler and more deliberate. Customers can keep funds accessible for daily needs while allowing money set aside for future goals to grow steadily. The Habitto app supports this approach through a straightforward banking experience and access to human support when needed.
This Savings Shop model combines saving, spending organization, and personalized guidance without tying financial advice to specific products.
Additional Habitto services
In addition to its savings account, Habitto provides access to licensed financial planners at no cost, matched to each customer's situation. The service also includes a debit card offering a 0.8 percent cash back rate, helping customers manage daily spending while staying focused on long term goals.
About Habitto
Habitto is Japan's first Savings Shop, a digital banking platform that combines savings accounts, cash management, and access to licensed financial planners through its mobile application. Habitto's financial guidance is independent and not linked to specific financial products. The company is headquartered in Tokyo and serves customers across Japan.
Company details
Company name: Habitto Inc.
City: Tokyo (Shibuya-ku)
Official website: https://www.habitto.com/
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Media Contact
Organization: Habitto Inc.
Contact Person Name: Liam McCance
Website: https://habitto.com
Email: press@habitto.com
Contact Number: +81359367315
Address: 3-19-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Country: Japan
SOURCE: Habitto Inc.
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