Send money to Japan

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers from Australia to Japan.

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Sending 1,000.00 AUD withRecipient gets(Total after fees)Transfer feeExchange rate(1 AUD JPY)
XeCheapest97,741 JPY
0.00 AUD97.7410
Wise97,546 JPY-195 JPY7.75 AUD98.3083Mid-market rate
NAB95,780 JPY-1,961 JPY0.00 AUD95.7798
Remitly95,222 JPY-2,519 JPY6.99 AUD95.8927
OFX95,064 JPY-2,677 JPY15.00 AUD96.5117
ANZ94,085 JPY-3,656 JPY9.00 AUD94.9391
PayPal93,855 JPY-3,886 JPY5.99 AUD94.4209
Commonwealth Bank93,053 JPY-4,688 JPY0.00 AUD93.0534
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How to send money to Japan in 3 easy steps

How to send money to Japan from Australia

How to send money to Japan from Australia

  1. Just tap in how much, and where to.
  2. Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, swift or your debit or credit card.
  3. And that's it.

Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.

How much does it cost to transfer money to Japan?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in AUD to Japan, you pay a small, flat fee of 2.49 AUD + 0.53% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).


Fee depends on your chosen transfer type

Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.


No hidden fees

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

Wise
Fees for our low cost transfers
Fixed fee
2.49 AUD
Variable feeup to 194,186 AUD/month
0.53%
Variable feemore than 194,186 AUD/month

How long will a money transfer to Japan take?

A money transfer from Australia (AUD) to Japan (JPY) should arrive by Friday. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

Your transfer route

AUD
JPY

Should arrive

by Friday

What you’ll need for your online money transfer to Japan

Best ways to send money to Japan

  • Osko

    Osko by BPAY is an online bank payment method available in Australia. When you’re sending money or paying your bills in AUD, you have an option to select Osko by BPAY for your payment method on our app.
  • Bank Transfer

    Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
  • Debit Card

    Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
  • Credit Card

    Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
  • Apple Pay

    If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
  • Google Pay

    If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.

Trust Wise with safe & secure money transfers to Japan

Safeguarded with leading banks

We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

Extra-secure transactions

We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.

Data protection

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.

Dedicated anti-fraud team

We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.

Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.

Send money to Japan from Australia with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money to Japan? Sending money is easy with Wise app.

  • Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
  • Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
  • Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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See why customers choose Wise for their international money transfers

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