The Digital Agency has announced that it plans to begin offering an Android version of the My Number Card starting October 20, 2026 ^[1]. The announcement was made as an official notice under the agency's web services and applications section ^[1].

The notice itself, dated October 2, 2026, did not provide further details such as the specific functions of the Android version, how users would set it up, or whether it would fully replace or simply supplement the current physical My Number Card ^[1]. No information was given about eligibility requirements, fees, or application procedures for this Android version ^[1].

However, since the source material does not specify whether this will be mandatory, optional, or limited to certain uses, readers should treat this as a planned launch rather than a fully detailed rollout ^[1].

The Digital Agency's notice did not mention whether an iOS version is also planned or already available, nor did it clarify how the Android version would interact with existing systems that rely on the physical IC chip card ^[1]. Residents who depend on their My Number Card for administrative procedures, tax filings, or health insurance-related processes may want to watch for further announcements from the Digital Agency as the October 20, 2026 date approaches ^[1].

Because this is an official government notice rather than a news report with analysis, it reflects the agency's own stated plan rather than independent confirmation of how the rollout will proceed in practice ^[1]. Readers are encouraged to check the Digital Agency's official channels directly for updates, including any guidance specific to foreign residents, compatible devices, or required setup steps, as these details were not included in the notice reviewed here ^[1].

Source credit 出典：「2026年10月20日から「Androidのマイナンバーカード」を開始予定です（デジタル庁ウェブサービス・アプリケーション）」（デジタル庁）（https://services.digital.go.jp/mynumbercard-android/news/fec690c52f9ffeb35d30f/）、PDL1.0（https://www.digital.go.jp/resources/open_data/public_data_license_v1.0）を加工してJapan News (j.apan.news)が作成 This article is Japan News's own English summary of the Japanese original. It has been translated and edited by Japan News; it is not an official translation, and the Digital Agency did not write or review it.