Transfer Money to Japan

Looking to carry out an international money transfer to Japan from UK? Getting professional advice from a currency transfer broker could mean the difference in you gaining a higher currency exchange rate when purchasing Japanese Yen depending where you are. Even sending regular payments to Japan you now have the facility to book your exchange rate in advance which could secure you a better rate of exchange and reduce the risk of currency fluctuations.

Obtaining the best exchange rate when purchasing a property in Japan or simply making an international money transfer to Japan could mean the difference of you securing a 3% better foreign exchange rate than your bank.

Currency in Japan:

Currency in Japan is the Japanese Yen (JPY; symbol ¥). Notes are in denominations of ¥10,000, 5,000, 2,000 and 1,000. Coins are in denominations of ¥500, 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1.

Avoiding high street banks will improve your exchange rate to Japan and banks often charge additional service charges. One of the main issues with using a bank is that you need to have a bank account with them and in most cases bank counter staff are inexperienced when it comes to giving you advice when sending money to Japan.

With the foreign exchange companies listed on our site you will get a dedicated account manager to best advice you when doing money transfer giving you crucial market information before you make a decision in timing. Using our website you can see alternatives to banks with a cheaper money transfer to Japan from UK or sending money to Japan from USA.

Plus all the money transfer companies listed on this site are regulated by the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA) and have been carefully vetted by Money Transfer to Japan.