Ishifuku Platinum & Gold Accumulation Service Renewal: New Membership Application Now Completed in as Little as 5 Minutes on Smartphone

Ishifuku Metal Industry Co., Ltd. (Representative: Motonari Komiya, Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), a comprehensive manufacturer of precious metals, has introduced an online identity verification (eKYC) function to its precious metal accumulation service, "Ishifuku Platinum & Gold Accumulation," starting April 10, 2026. This eliminates the need for traditional postal submission and verification of identity documents, allowing new membership applications to be completed in as little as 5 minutes via smartphone. Amid growing interest in asset building, we will provide a faster and more convenient customer experience. [Rising Asset Building Needs and Interest in Gold Investment] Against the backdrop of recent inflation and a weaker yen, awareness of asset building has never been higher, with particular attention on gold investment for inflation hedging and asset protection. According to a survey by Ueda Keisho Corp., 51% of respondents answered "already investing" or "not investing but interested" when asked "Are you interested in investing in gold?", indicating that many people, regardless of investment experience, are re-recognizing the importance of real assets. *Source: Ueda Keisho Corp. "Survey on Gold Investment in an Era of Inflation and Uncertainty" [Removing Procedural Hurdles with Digital Solutions] Traditionally, new membership applications for "Ishifuku Platinum & Gold Accumulation" faced obstacles such as "the hassle of mailing and stamping documents" and "resubmission due to incomplete documents." With the introduction of eKYC, identity verification can now be completed by simply taking photos of identity documents and a face photo with a smartphone, transforming the service into one that can be started "on the spot when you think of it." Main benefits of eKYC introduction: ・Application completed in as little as 5 minutes. Transactions can start as early as the next business day. ・No need for document preparation, mailing, or stamping. ・Prevents impersonation and other fraudulent activities through biometric authentication technology. New Membership Application Page [Service Overview] "Ishifuku Platinum & Gold Accumulation" is a service that can be started from 1,000 yen per month. ・Accumulation possible from small amounts Accumulation of gold and platinum possible from 1,000 yen per month. ・Risk diversification through dollar-cost averaging purchases Purchase amount adjusted according to price fluctuations to equalize acquisition costs. ・Flexible exit strategy In addition to cashing out through sales, physical withdrawal as bullion or gold coins is also possible. ・Spot purchase function Additional purchases possible according to market conditions. Silver can also be purchased in addition to gold and platinum. ・Convenient online transactions Various transactions and applications possible from smartphones. Ishifuku Accumulation Online Login Page [Future Outlook] Since its founding, our company has contributed to society by building the foundation of a sophisticated industrial society and supporting people's asset building for peace of mind. With the introduction of eKYC as an opportunity, we will continue to improve the user experience through the utilization of digital technology and support sound asset building in a rapidly changing era. Company Profile Company Name: Ishifuku Metal Industry Co., Ltd. Founded: 1930 Location: 3-20-7 Uchikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Representative: Motonari Komiya, Representative Director and President Capital: 100 million yen Business Activities: Development, manufacturing, sales, and recycling of precious metal materials, products, and technologies.