Introducing the GTN Epos Gold Card: Japan's First International Credit Card for Foreign Residents

The Launch of the GTN Epos Gold Card

In a groundbreaking development aimed at enhancing the lives of foreign residents in Japan, Marui Group has announced the introduction of the GTN Epos Gold Card. Starting on October 15, 2025, this exclusive credit card will be available through an invitation-only format for users of the GTN Epos Card, which is specifically designed for foreigners living in Japan. This initiative is a collaborative effort with Global Trust Networks (GTN), a provider of comprehensive living support services for foreign residents, headquartered in Toshima, Tokyo.

What is the GTN Epos Gold Card?

The GTN Epos Gold Card has been created to address the specific financial needs and challenges faced by foreign residents in Japan. With no annual fee and several alluring perks, this card aims to solidify a stable foundation for foreigner’s lives in Japan. Highlights include an increase in shopping credit limits, the provision of bonus points based on yearly spending, and points that never expire, enhancing the customers' purchasing power significantly.

The partnership between Marui Group and GTN aims to tackle the common obstacles foreign residents encounter when seeking financial services in Japan. Issues such as difficulty passing credit checks, complicated application processes, and being outright excluded from services due to their foreign status are now addressed through this new initiative. Since the launch of the GTN Epos Card in 2017, which made history as Japan's first credit card exclusively for foreign residents, over 20,000 customers have benefitted from these tailored services.

A Bookmark on Foreign Resident Demographics

With the number of foreign residents in Japan steadily increasing—projected to reach around 3.77 million by 2024 and potentially 4.4 million by 2030—the creation of the GTN Epos Gold Card comes as a timely response to the growing demand for specialized financial services. Leveraging Marui Group’s expertise in credit philosophy founded on