Sony Bank Launches Foreign Currency Delivery Service

July 26, 2010

Sony Bank Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Financial Holdings, today announced that it would begin providing a foreign currency delivery service on July 26, 2010.

The new service makes it possible for Sony Bank customers to withdraw U.S. dollars, euros and Australian dollars from foreign currency ordinary deposit accounts. Sony Bank will deliver the cash by registered mail to the designated customer's home address. Applications will be accepted by mail order. This service provides customers access to foreign currency for use on overseas business or sightseeing trips and enables them to withdraw foreign currency purchased at exchange rate closer to market when necessary.

Sony Bank aims to provide diversified foreign currency services by enhancing its lineups.

Note: This is an English-language summary of a Japanese announcement made by Sony Bank on July 26, 2010. The summary was prepared by Sony Financial Holdings Inc. solely for the convenience of non-Japanese readers.