Send money to the UK from Japan

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Sending 10,000 JPY withRecipient gets(Total after fees)Transfer feeExchange rate(1 GBP JPY)
WiseCheapest51.64 GBPSave up to 31.13 GBP135 JPY191.040Mid-market rate
PayPal47.46 GBP-4.18 GBP499 JPY200.176
Western Union44.41 GBP-7.23 GBP1,480 JPY191.856
Rakuten 楽天銀行42.28 GBP-9.36 GBP1,750 JPY195.128
MUFG20.51 GBP-31.13 GBP6,000 JPY195.065
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How to send money to the UK from Japan in 3 easy steps

How to send money to the UK from Japan

How to send money to the UK from Japan

  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.

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

How much does it cost to transfer money to the UK from Japan?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in JPY to the UK from Japan, you pay a small, flat fee of 70 JPY + 0.66% 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
Fees for our low cost transfers
Fixed fee
70 JPY
Variable feeup to 19,104,000 JPY/month
0.66%
Variable feemore than 19,104,000 JPY/month

How long will a money transfer to the UK from Japan take?

A money transfer from Japan (JPY) to the UK (GBP) should arrive by Friday 01:00. 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

JPY
GBP

Should arrive

by Friday 01:00

Best ways to send money to the UK from Japan

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.

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.

Send money to the UK from Japan with the most international app

Looking for an app to send money to the UK from Japan? 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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