Sony Bank (President and CEO: Keiji Minami / Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / hereinafter "Sony Bank") announces that it will begin offering "Welcome Time Deposit," a service that allows customers to apply for yen time deposits with an interest rate higher than usual, within the range of the deposit amount to their Sony Bank account, starting from Wednesday, July 1, 2026. "Welcome Time Deposit" is a product that offers an additional interest rate on yen time deposits for customers who newly deposit funds into Sony Bank. Since customers can receive more interest than with regular yen time deposits, it is also suitable for needs such as depositing lump sums like bonuses, retirement funds, or matured insurance payouts. Furthermore, for customers who newly open a Sony Bank account, we also offer a special interest rate for new accounts with an even higher additional rate. Sony Bank will continue to meet the diverse needs of its customers and provide new options for asset building. Applicable Interest Rates for "Welcome Time Deposit" (as of July 1, 2026) (*) The special interest rate for new accounts is available for application from the account opening date until the end of the month two months after the month of account opening. "Welcome Time Deposit" Product Overview For details, please see the "Welcome Time Deposit" information screen. Welcome Time Deposit https://sonybank.jp/products/yen/10.html Special Interest Rate for New Accounts https://sonybank.jp/products/yen/12.html