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Korea Securities Finance Corp. Launches Mobile-Only 'Daily Accumulation' Savings Account

Finance · Major Banks · yonhap_finance · 2026-08-31

Korea Securities Finance Corp. has introduced a mobile-exclusive parking account offering a 2.96% annual interest rate with no complex conditions.

What Happened

Product Launch: Korea Securities Finance Corp. (KSFC) has officially launched its new mobile-only parking account, the 'Daily Accumulation Account.' The product offers a flat annual interest rate of 2.96% before tax without requiring any complex preferential conditions.

Key Features: The account utilizes a daily compound interest mechanism and provides deposit protection up to 100 million KRW per person under the Depositor Protection Act. Additionally, the service enhances user convenience by offering fee-free transfers and a fully non-face-to-face account opening process.

Reward Program: Alongside the launch, KSFC is introducing the 'Walk Plus' reward program, running until February 28 next year. Customers who maintain a balance of at least 50,000 KRW and reach 8,000 steps daily can earn 100 points, which are convertible into cash.

Access Details: Both the account opening process and participation in the reward program are managed through the company's mobile application, 'KSFC Banking+.' This initiative aims to capture the growing market demand for flexible, high-yield cash management tools.

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