Who can I send Japanese yen (JPY) to?

You can send Japanese yen (JPY) to any Japanese bank account domestically and through Swift, as well as to global accounts that can receive Japanese yen (JPY) through Swift.

What information do I need about my recipient?

For local payments: Full bank account name (usually in Katakana) – this must match exactly what’s printed on the first inside page of the bankbook Account number – usually 7 digits Account type: 普通 (Futsuu) Savings/General 貯蓄 (Chochiku) Savings Deposit 当座 (Touza) Checking/Current Bank name and branch – in Latin alphabet, Katakana, Kanji, or provide a bank or branch code For Swift payments: Full name on the bank account in Latin alphabet Swift/BIC code Account number

How much can I send ?

The amount you can send depends on if your registered address on your Wise account is inside or outside Japan. It can also depend on the currency you’re sending from, so check the relevant currency article for more info. If your Wise account’s registered address is inside Japan: You can send up to: 1 million Japanese yen (JPY) from your Wise balance 150 million JPY using Send and paying from outside Wise — such as from a bank account or card If your Wise account’s registered address is outside Japan: You can send up to 150 million Japanese yen (JPY) to domestic Japan recipients, regardless of whether you’re sending from your Wise balance or paying in from outside Wise. If you are sending to a Swift recipient in Japan, the minimum amount you can send is 1 million Japanese yen (JPY). Sending to domestic recipients is cheaper and faster, so please ask your recipient for a domestic account for ‘furikomi’ (振込) purposes instead if you’re sending less than 1 million Japanese yen (JPY). Learn more about sending Large Transfers if you live in Japan

How long does a money transfer take?

Once Wise receives and converts your money, it usually takes 1 working day to arrive in your recipient’s bank account. Conversion can take up to 2 working days. If you’re sending to a recipient using the Swift payment network , it will take longer. A Swift recipient is a recipient that has a Swift (BIC) code, rather than a domestic bank and branch code. When sending using Swift, correspondent banks in between may also deduct their handling fees . We can send Swift payments to most major Japanese banks, but please check with your recipient bank for more details. We recommend asking your JPY recipient for a domestic bank account when possible, as your transfer will be faster and cheaper this way. When the money is in transit, correspondent banks in between may also deduct their handling fees. We can send Swift to most major Japanese banks, but please check with your recipient bank for more details. We’ll always give you an estimate for how long your transfer will take when you set it up. Learn more about how long transfers take

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You send exactly

Recipient gets

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Bank transfer

Bank transfer fee
0 JPY
Our fee
30,671 JPY

Volume discount

-623 JPY

Total included fees (0.67%)
30,048 JPY

Should arrive in 9 hours

You're sending a lot so we discounted our fee

Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.

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International money transfers

Join over 12.8 million people sending money abroad — with fees as low as 0.1%.

Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for up to 48 hours

Open an account

Rate guaranteed (24h)

You send exactly

Recipient gets

Paying with

Bank transfer

Bank transfer fee
0 JPY
Our fee
30,671 JPY

Volume discount

-623 JPY

Total included fees (0.67%)
30,048 JPY

Should arrive in 9 hours

You're sending a lot so we discounted our fee

Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.

Learn more

See how much it costs to send money abroad

The total cost of a transfer is the fee plus exchange rate. If your provider says there’s no fee, check their exchange rate against the one Wise offers. You might be paying more than you think.

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Sending 10,000 JPY with	Recipient gets(Total after fees)
	66.73 USD
Transfer fee 331 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 144.905 Exchange rate markup 2 JPY Cost of transfer 333 JPY

	62.38 USD- 4.35 USD
Transfer fee 499 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 152.317 Exchange rate markup 489 JPY Cost of transfer 988 JPY

	56.54 USD- 10.19 USD
Transfer fee 1,750 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 145.905 Exchange rate markup 71 JPY Cost of transfer 1,821 JPY

	44.64 USD- 22.09 USD
Transfer fee 3,500 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 145.623 Exchange rate markup 51 JPY Cost of transfer 3,551 JPY

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	Wise	PayPal	Rakuten	SMBC
Recipient gets (Total after fees)	66.73 USD	62.38 USD	56.54 USD	44.64 USD
Exchange rate markup	0 JPY	487 JPY	69 JPY	49 JPY
Exchange rate (1 USDJPY)	144.905	152.317	145.905	145.623
Transfer fee	331 JPY	499 JPY	1,750 JPY	3,500 JPY
Total transfer cost	331 JPY	986 JPY	1,819 JPY	3,549 JPY

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This applies when you pay in via bank transfer. How do we collect this data?

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How to send money internationally from Japan

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send to bank accounts around the world. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. Just enter bank details like you would a domestic transfer.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay in Japanese yen by bank transfer, debit card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

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How to send money internationally from Japan

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send to bank accounts around the world. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. Just enter bank details like you would a domestic transfer.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay in Japanese yen by bank transfer, debit card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

Send money now

How to send money internationally from Japan

Open a free account today in minutes. Then set up your first transfer in 3 easy steps.

Send to bank accounts around the world. Your recipient doesn't need Wise to receive money. Just enter bank details like you would a domestic transfer.
If your recipient has Wise, you can look them up on our network and send to them in seconds.

Enter the amount you want to send. Check out the fees — and see exactly how much you’ll get on the other side.

Pay in Japanese yen by bank transfer, debit card, or using money already in your Wise account. Once we get the money, we’ll convert it and send it to your recipient.
Depending on how you pay, this usually takes seconds.

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Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.

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Best ways to send money internationally with WISE

The best way to send Japanese yen to United States dollar is from a Wise balance. It’s cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.

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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.

Cheapest way to send money abroad from Japan

The cheapest way to send 4,500,000 JPY to USD is from a Wise balance and costs 29,950 JPY. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.

JPY

USD

Sending 4,500,000 JPY	Transfer cost
Bank transfer	30,048 JPY

Fastest way to send money abroad from Japan

Sending money with Wise is super fast: 60% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.

JPY

USD

Sending 4,500,000 JPY	Should arrive
Bank transfer	in 9 hours

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Send money from Japan with the Wise app

Looking for an international money transfer app? Send money on the go with Wise.

Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.

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