International money transfers
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
- Bank transfer fee0 JPY
- Our fee32,877 JPY
Volume discount
-610 JPY
Should arrive by Wednesday
Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.
International money transfers
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
- Bank transfer fee0 JPY
- Our fee32,877 JPY
Volume discount
-610 JPY
Should arrive by Wednesday
Savings on this transfer, and eligible transfers for the rest of the month.
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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Wise always gives you the real mid-market rate. No markups, no hidden profits. The fairest rate, every time. | Most providers hide their fees in the exchange rate. Compare their rate to Wise - any difference? That’s their cut. |
How to send money internationally from Japan
Enter amount to send in JPY.
Pay in JPY with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient .
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send JPY, receive USD.
The recipient gets money in USD directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.
Pay less when you send over 25,000 USD or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team
How we keep your money safe
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.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.
Best ways to send money internationally with WISE
The best way to send Japanese yen to United States dollar is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
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.
How to receive money
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you’ll get on the other side.
ACH
ACH
You’ll need to enter the recipient’s personal and banking information to make sure their payment can be processed quickly and securely. Learn more about ACH payments.
Wire
Wire
A wire transfer is a convenient payment method. To make a transfer you’ll need your recipient’s personal and account details. Learn more about Wire transfers.
Swift
Swift
To send a quick and secure Swift payment, all you'll need is your recipient’s IBAN number. It’s that easy. Learn more about Swift payments.
Email
Email
To make payments using only email, all you need is your recipient’s email address. Learn more about Email transfers.
Cheapest way to send money abroad from Japan
The cheapest way to send 4,500,000 JPY to USD is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 32,181 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 | 32,267 JPY |
Fastest way to send money abroad from Japan
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 70% 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 | by Wednesday |
Send money from Japan with the Wise app
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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.
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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Do more with Wise in Japan
You can use Wise for much more than just sending money. Here is what's available, based on where you live.
Receive money fast
Get paid easily in other currencies with global account details.
Save on spending abroad
Pay and withdraw cash worldwide without any foreign transaction fees.
Frequently asked questions
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- Send money
- Account details
- Hold and convert money
