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Transfer money from the UK to Japan

Save money on your international transfer to Japan. We help UK customers send GBP to Yen, arriving safely in Japan at speed.

Luke Eales
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Luke Eales
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September 30th, 2024

Overall, the best company for sending money from the UK to Japan is Wise. The fastest service tends to be Xoom, while Zing was often the cheapest overall for conversions from British pounds to JPY.

Smarter international transfers. Destination: Japan

Quickly compare Japan money transfer providers & get the most Yen for the lowest cost.

But which company should you choose?

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GBP to Yen currency exchange rates

Find out how much Yen you can buy per £1 at today's mid-market rate.
GBPJPY Price
1 GBP195.12
50 GBP9755.92
250 GBP48779.60
1000 GBP195118.39
20000 GBP3902367.72
JPYGBP Price
1 JPY0.01
50 JPY0.26
250 JPY1.28
1000 JPY5.13
20000 JPY102.50

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Insights on GBP transfers to Japan

Top rated for transfers from United Kingdom to Japan
Wise
Total number of GB - JP providers
21
Average cheapest fees & rate
Zing
Average fastest transfer
Paysend
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Zing
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise
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Send British pounds to a local Yen bank account in Japan.

Sign up with a provider that supports UK to Japan transfers
Sign up with a provider that supports UK to Japan transfers
Fund your transfer using bank transfer or debit card to your chosen provider
Fund your transfer using bank transfer or debit card to your chosen provider
Hit send! Your money will arrive in Japan, typically in 0-2 working days
Hit send! Your money will arrive in Japan, typically in 0-2 working days

Tips for transferring funds between the UK and Japan

Need to send JPY at speed?

  • Send early in the day, well before the weekend or bank holidays (don't forget to check dates in Japan as well as the UK)

  • Get your documents ready and your account verified

  • Use one of our 21 recommended money transfer companies that let you transfer to JPY in Japan

  • Think twice before sending directly with a bank

The true cost of converting GBP to Yen

  • To get your total cost, you'll need to consider both transfer fees and the pound sterling to Yen conversion markup.

  • Factoring in both these costs, my research showed that Zing came in cheapest overall out of 21 transfer services I considered.

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Contributors

Luke Eales
Luke is the founder of SendAbroad and is based in London, UK. His aim with SendAbroad is to help Brits be smart with their international money moves.