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Support for Gen Z's Initiatives: Introducing Minna no Cheer Box

In an exciting new initiative, Minna no Ginko, the first digital bank in Japan targeting Generation Z, has partnered with Kitakyushu's Gen Z division to launch "Cheer Box." This project aims to support young individuals by expanding the network of supporters and providing financial backing to their initiatives. Launched in April 2024, the Kitakyushu Gen Z Division has garnered considerable attention as the first organization of its kind in the country.

Overview of Cheers Box

Cheer Box is a unique savings feature provided through the Minna no Ginko app. It allows users to create purpose-specific savings accounts, referred to as "Boxes," where they can channel their "supportive feelings" toward activities that benefit their teams or communities. By depositing funds into a Cheer Box named after the Kitakyushu Gen Z Division, individuals empower Minna no Ginko to donate 1% of the accumulated deposit balance directly to the Gen Z division. The donations will be utilized to fund projects run by the winners of the Z Generation Challenge Contest.

Key Details of Cheers Box

1. Target Deposits: Savings accounts within Minna no Ginko’s Box function that include the phrase "Kitakyushu Gen Z Division" in their titles.
2. Calculation Period: From June 4, 2025, to September 30, 2025.
3. Calculation Method: The average daily ending balance of target deposits during the calculation period, multiplied by 1% (rounded down to the nearest yen).
4. Maximum Support Amount: Up to 1 million yen.
5. Beneficiary: Kitakyushu Gen Z Division, utilized to support project operation costs for the Z Generation Challenge Contest winners.
6. How to Create a Box: For guidance, please refer to the dedicated website.

Overview of Cheer Code

In addition to Cheer Box, Minna no Ginko is introducing the "Cheer Code." By simply opening a bank account with Minna no Ginko, users can directly send financial support to their chosen teams or communities. When users enter the Cheer Code "KitakyuZ" during account registration, a donation of 500 yen will be sent from Minna no Ginko to the Kitakyushu Gen Z Division. Additionally, a bonus of 500 yen will be credited to the newly opened savings account of the individual who registered.

Key Details of Cheer Code

1. Target Code: KitakyuZ.
2. Calculation Period: From June 4, 2025, to August 31, 2025.
3. Calculation Method: The number of normal savings accounts opened with the Cheer Code during the calculation period multiplied by 500 yen.
4. Beneficiary: Kitakyushu Gen Z Division, supporting project operation costs for contest winners.
5. Account Opening Instructions: When prompted during account opening procedures, input the Cheer Code "KitakyuZ". Please refer to the dedicated website for more details.
> Note: Once the account registration is complete, entering the Cheer Code is no longer possible, so please be cautious.

What is the Z Generation Challenge Contest?

The Z Generation Challenge Contest is a project designed to stimulate the creative ideas and proposals of young people and support their realization. This initiative includes providing ongoing support in the development of participants' ideas even before the application stage. Furthermore, selected proposals will receive up to 3 million yen as subsidies from Kitakyushu City, along with expert advisory support to help bring these ideas to life.

For more information, please check the dedicated website.