Sending money home from Japan: where you keep the most

What actually arrives when you send ¥100,000, by provider. These are the rates each provider publishes right now.

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🇺🇸 USA — ¥100,000

Choosing the worst option loses you about ¥6,321 more on a ¥100,000 transfer.

ProviderYou receive FeeLost vs best
Instarem 631.34 USD — —
Wise 626.82 USD ¥987 −4.52 USD
SBI Remit 622.95 USD ¥1,500 −8.39 USD
PayPal 608.89 USD — −22.45 USD
三井住友銀行 SMBC 607.78 USD ¥3,500 −23.56 USD
PRESTIA 597.7 USD ¥5,000 −33.64 USD
三菱UFJ銀行 MUFG 591.43 USD ¥6,000 −39.91 USD

Figures are fetched live from Wise's public provider comparison. Rates move, so the amount at the time you actually send may differ. Check each provider's own page for fees and payout conditions.
Fetched: 2026-10-28 18:48 UTC