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This document has been translated from the Japanese original for reference purposes only. In the event of any discrepancy between this translated document and the Japanese original, the original shall prevail.

March 27, 2026

JCI Launches Service for Financial Institutions in Partnership with Chigin Network Service

Japan Communications Inc. (hereinafter referred to as "JCI") is pleased to announce that the service for financial institutions, provided in partnership with Chigin Network Service Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "CNS"), will begin on April 1.

JCI previously announced on October 29, 2025 an agreement with CNS to provide the "Identity Verification Service (Joint Supported Version)" – Utilizing FPoS library to support financial institutions' identity verification operations. As announced at that time, a development version of the Service began in October 2025, with the commercial version scheduled to be provided to financial institutions from April 2026 onwards as planned.

The "Identity Verification Service (Joint Supported Version)" that JCI provides to regional banks and other financial institutions offers two methods:

  • (1) Embedding the FPoS library (identity verification tool SDK) into the financial institution's app
  • (2) Linking the financial institution's website with the FPoS library (identity verification app)

Preparations for method (2) — Linking the financial institution's website with the FPoS library (identity verification app) — are now complete, and financial institutions are scheduled to begin using the identity verification app (named: Ninsho Kyotsu App) from April 1, 2026.

The Ninsho Kyotsu App enables safe and highly convenient identity verification either by scanning a QR code displayed in a PC browser, or through linkage between a smartphone browser and the app.

With respect to method (1) — Embedding the FPoS library (identity verification tool SDK) into the financial institution's app — individual financial institutions are completing their preparations, and rollout is scheduled to begin on a rolling basis.

Two methods of providing the Identity verification service (joint supported version) to financial institutions

About Japan Communications Inc. (JCI)
Japan Communications Inc. (JCI), founded in 1996, is a pioneer who created the MVNO market and has brought innovation to the telecommunications industry. While JCI has established a stable profit model in their main business, simple and rational mobile communication services, JCI is aiming for further growth. JCI has strengths in patented technologies such as the mobile leased line "Closed SIM-to-SIM Communication" and the digital authentication technology "FPoS," and is focusing on providing mobile communication services and digital authentication infrastructure based on the authentication technology. The PCI DSS-certified mobile leased line is adopted by high-security sectors, such as police and bank. The FPoS supports security at the highest global standards and convenience. Under the mission of "carrying bit in safety and security," JCI is aiming for developing social infrastructure such as secure mobile environment beyond national borders and is working on sustainable growth and improving corporate value.