Send money to the USA
Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers from Japan to the USA.
Should arrive in 9 hours
Save when you send money to the USA
The cost of your transfer comes from the fee and the exchange rate. Many high street banks offer “no fee”, while hiding a markup in the exchange rate, making you pay more.
At Wise, we’ll never do that. We only use the mid-market exchange rate, and show our fees upfront. This table compares the fees you’d really pay when sending money with the most popular banks and providers, or with us.
How do we select providers and collect this data?| Sending 10,000 JPY with | Recipient gets(Total after fees) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 67.84 USD | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 323 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 142.645 Exchange rate markup 0 JPY Cost of transfer 323 JPY | |||||||||||
 | 64.07 USD- 3.77 USD | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 499 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 148.291 Exchange rate markup 381 JPY Cost of transfer 880 JPY | |||||||||||
 | 57.38 USD- 10.46 USD | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 1,750 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 143.775 Exchange rate markup 79 JPY Cost of transfer 1,829 JPY | |||||||||||
 | 45.17 USD- 22.67 USD | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 3,500 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 143.885 Exchange rate markup 86 JPY Cost of transfer 3,586 JPY | |||||||||||
 | 27.77 USD- 40.07 USD | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 6,000 JPY Exchange rate(1 USD JPY) 144.022 Exchange rate markup 96 JPY Cost of transfer 6,096 JPY | |||||||||||
How to send money to the USA in 3 easy steps
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 in the US.
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.
How much does it cost to transfer money to the USA?
Pay a small, flat fee and percentage
To send money in JPY to the USA, you pay a small, flat fee of 265 JPY + 0.6% 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.
How long will a money transfer to the USA take?
A money transfer from Japan (JPY) to the USA (USD) should arrive in 9 hours. 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
Should arrive
in 9 hoursWhat you’ll need for your online money transfer to the USA
Register for free.
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
Choose an amount to send.
Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
Add recipient’s bank details.
Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.
Verify your identity.
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
Pay for your transfer.
Send your money with a bank transfer, or a debit or credit card.
That’s it.
We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.
Best ways to send money to the USA
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.
Trust Wise with safe & secure money transfers to the USA
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.
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Send money to the USA from Japan with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to the USA? 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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