How to send money to Japan
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FAQs
Here are some answers to the questions we get asked the most.
The best way to send money to Japan is via a currency broker, money transfer app or remittance company. Simply put, use anyone else other than your bank. You'll receive better exchange rates, low (or even zero) transfer fees and an improved level of service. The type of company you use is dependent on your sending country, method of transfer and transfer amount. Fill in our quotation form and we'll show you your best options.
The cheapest way to send money to Japan is via currency broker or money transfer app. For smaller amounts, you'll get a better exchange rate with an app. For larger amounts, a currency broker will be cheapest. Fill in our quotation form and we'll show you your cheapest options, tailored to you.
The fastest way to send money to Japan is via a money transfer app. You can download them within seconds, sign up yourself and get to making a transfer within hours (location dependent). However, the fastest option isn't usually the best or cheapest.
The cost for sending money to Japan depends on the sending country, the transfer amount and desired transfer speed. For less-common sending countries like those in Africa or Asia, your transfer might be more expensive. Smaller and/or faster transfers will incur worse exchange rates and extra transfer fees. To get quotes from the industries leading companies, use TopMoneyCompare's comparison engine.
A UK bank will typically charge you between 3% - 5% of your transfer volume to send money internationally. This makes them the most expensive type of provider for international money transfers.