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 to Japan?

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 money that's in your Wise account 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 money that's in your Wise account 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 to Japan 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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Send money to Japan

Save on your online money transfer to Japan from Mexico. Transfer British pound to Japanese yen quickly, safely and join over 14.8 million people using Wise.

Send money from Japan to Mexico instead.

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

Open an account

You send exactly

Recipient gets

Arrives

by Monday

Total fees

Included in GBP amount

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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 1,000 GBP with	Recipient gets(Total after fees)
	213,640 JPY
Transfer fee 5.53 GBP Exchange rate(1 GBP JPY) 214.828 Exchange rate markup 0 GBP Cost of transfer 5.53 GBP

	213,072 JPY- 568 JPY
Exchange rate(1 GBP JPY) 213.072 Exchange rate markup 8.17 GBP

	209,997 JPY- 3,643 JPY
Exchange rate(1 GBP JPY) 209.997 Exchange rate markup 22.49 GBP

	208,904 JPY- 4,736 JPY
Exchange rate(1 GBP JPY) 208.904 Exchange rate markup 27.58 GBP

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	Wise	HSBC	NatWest	Barclays
Recipient gets (Total after fees)	213,640 JPY	213,072 JPY	209,997 JPY	208,904 JPY
Exchange rate (1 GBPJPY)	214.828	213.072	209.997	208.904
Exchange rate markup	0 GBP	8.17 GBP	22.49 GBP	27.58 GBP
Transfer fee	5.53 GBP	0 GBP	0 GBP	0 GBP
Total transfer cost	5.53 GBP	8.17 GBP	22.49 GBP	27.58 GBP

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Best ways to send money to Japan with WISE

The best way to send British pound to Japanese yen 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.

PISP
PISP
PISP (Payment Initiation Service Provider) payments are instructions you give Wise to make a bank transfer directly from your bank account — without having to leave our app and log in to your online banking. This option is as cheap as a manual bank transfer, but it isn’t supported by all banks yet.
Bank Transfer
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
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
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.
Swift
Swift
Using Swift to fund your transfer usually means that your transfer will take longer and be more expensive, as your bank will charge a fee. You should also bear in mind that other correspondent banks in between may also deduct their handling fees. Your bank should be able to advise on those fees.
Apple Pay
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
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.

Cheapest way to send money to Japan from Mexico

The cheapest way to send 1,000 GBP to Japan is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 5.01 GBP. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.

GBP

JPY

Sending 1,000 GBP	Transfer cost
PISP	5.53 GBP

Bank transfer	5.53 GBP

Debit card	36.90 GBP

Credit card	27.62 GBP

Swift	5.53 GBP

Apple Pay	27.62 GBP

Google Pay	27.62 GBP

Fastest way to send money to Japan from Mexico

Sending money with Wise is super fast: 74% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.

GBP

JPY

Sending 1,000 GBP	Should arrive
PISP	by Monday

Bank transfer	by Monday

Debit card	by Monday

Credit card	by Monday

Swift	by Tuesday, June 16

Apple Pay	by Monday

Google Pay	by Monday