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Send money to Japan

Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers from Philippines to Japan.

Send money from Japan to Philippines instead.

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Rate guaranteed (45h)

You send exactly

Recipient gets

Paying with

Connected bank account (ACH)

Connected bank account (ACH) fee

2.49 USD
Our fee

5.57 USD

Total included fees (0.81%)

8.06 USD

You could save up to 41.75 USD

Should arrive by Monday

How to send money to Japan in 3 easy steps

Enter amount to send in USD.

Pay in USD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.

Choose recipient in Japan.

Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.

Send USD, receive JPY.

The recipient gets money in JPY directly from Wise’s local bank account.

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Get dedicated support for large transfers

Moving big money? Get our how to guide and start a chat with our team of large-amount experts.

Get started with large transfers

How to send money to Japan from Philippines

Just tap in how much, and where to.
Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, Swift or your debit or credit card.
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.

How much does it cost to transfer money to Japan?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in PHP to Japan, you pay a small, flat fee of 72.54 PHP + 0.46% 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.

Fees for our low cost transfers

Fixed fee

72.54 PHP

Variable feeup to 1,477,606 PHP/month

0.46%

Variable feemore than 1,477,606 PHP/month

Discount applies

How long will a money transfer to Japan take?

A money transfer from Philippines (USD) to Japan (JPY) should arrive by Monday. 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

USD

JPY

Should arrive

by Monday

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

Register for free.

Choose an amount to send.

Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.

Add recipient’s bank details.

Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.

Verify your identity.

For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.

Pay for your transfer.

Send your money with a bank debit (ACH), wire transfer, or a debit or credit card.

That’s it.

We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.

Best ways to send money to Japan

Direct Debit
Direct Debit is a convenient option that lets us take money from your account once you have authorised the payment on our site. It takes a little more time for your money to reach Wise, and it can be more expensive than a 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
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
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.
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
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.

Trust Wise with safe & secure money transfers to Japan

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 Japan from Philippines with the Wise app

Looking for an app to send money to 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.

Learn more about the Wise app