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Send money to Japan from abroad

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

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  • 2 USD
  • 7.34 USDOur fee
  • 9.34 USDTotal fees

  • =
    990.66 USDTotal amount we’ll convert
  • ×
    130.735

We use the real exchange rate

As of 1 min ago, 1 USD → 0 JPY
Mid market rate
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How to send money to Japan from abroad in 3 easy steps

Wise is easy.

How to send money to Japan from abroad

  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 from abroad?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in USD to Japan from abroad, you pay a small, flat fee of 5.41 USD + 0.55% 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
Fixed fee
5.41 USD
Variable feeup to 122,300.00 USD/month
0.55%
Variable feemore than 122,300.00 USD/month

How long will a money transfer to Japan from abroad take?

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

Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

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

Protecting you and your money

    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.

    Regulated by the KLFB in Japan as Type 2 Fund Transfer Business licensee

    We’re regulated by authorities around the world. This includes the FCA in the UK and FinCEN in the US.

    Audited regularly

    We make sure your money’s secure, and that Wise is financially stable. As we’re not a bank, your money isn’t FSCS protected — instead we safeguard it.

    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.

Trustpilot score 4.4 out of 5, from 186,753 reviews

It’s your money. You can trust us to get it where it needs to be, but don’t take our word for it. Read our reviews at Trustpilot.com.

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