Best way to send: Wise
We tested & reviewed 16 money transfer companies offering services between Canada and Japan, and Wise scored highly.
In total, Wise appeared in 95% of Canada to Japan searches, and was the top rated company out of 16 that support transfers into Yen.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your Canada to Japan transfer using Wise.
How to compare deals on your Canada to Japan transfer
What to consider ahead of money transfers from Canada to Japan
Comparing based on your specific needs is the best way to send money from Canada to Japan with confidence.
Our analysis, and search results, include 16 providers that operate between Canada and Japan. These are ranked by speed, overall cost and ease of use.
Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Canada when you need to send money to Japan.
Cheapest way to transfer money from Canada to Japan: Panda Remit
Data collected over the past six months shows that Panda Remit is 0.2% cheaper than the second-best option.
This includes an average transfer fee of 4* CAD an exchange rate for buying Yen with Canadian Dollars that is 0.47% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on transfers from Canada to Japan, Panda Remit will result in the most Yen received.
*The most common fee applied to CAD-JPY by Panda Remit, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money to Japan from Canada: PayPal.
PayPal was the quickest way to send Canadian Dollar to Yen in 37% of searches. For fast transfers between CAD and JPY, PayPal comes highly recommended.
When using PayPal to send money from Canada to Japan you can expect an average fee of 0 CAD. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 16 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from Canada to Japan we included the timeframe for depositing Canadian Dollar to a money transfer account and average transfer times to Japan.
When sending money to Japan from Canada quickly is a priority, PayPal is our recommended choice.
Transfer a large amount of money
Wise is the strongest option for large transfers of the 16 money transfer companies tested.
Whatever the reason is for the transfer, sending large amounts of money from Canada to Japan can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.
Our data shows Wise as the best choice for sending large sums of money to Japan from Canada.
Understanding the cost of moving money from Canada to Japan
The total cost of sending money to Japan from Canada, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates. Sending with a company that can offer a good deal on both ensures a good deal on your transfer.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Currently, the mid-market for CAD-JPY is 109.7323 JPY per Canadian Dollar.
Finding a company offering an exchange rate closer to this will mean more Yen for your Canadian Dollar.
The average CAD-JPY mid-market rate for the last three months has been 112.035 JPY per Canadian Dollar. This includes a high of 118.421, and low of 103.8771.
Out of the 16 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rates.
The exchange rate you receive on converting CAD to JPY should be the biggest determining cost factor when transferring Canadian Dollar to Japan.
Fees: Transfer fees may have to be paid alongside the transfer, either as a set fee or a percentage of the transfer. Panda Remit, with a fee average of 4 CAD per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. Although, you should search for your send amount for actual fees.
Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Yen eventually received in Japan.
A lower cost of sending from Canada will result in more money received in Japan.
Getting the best exchange rate for Canadian Dollar to Yen
Tracking the mid-market rate can make a huge difference when sending money CAD to JPY. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much JPY you get for your CAD.
Here's some data on recent trends in the mid-market rate.
Over the past six months, the interbank rate from CAD to JPY has seen some fluctuation. On average, it has been 112.035.
During this period, the highest value level was 118.421, with a low of 103.8771.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Canada to Japan offers an exchange rate that is only 0% above the mid-market rate.
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Paying for your Canada to Japan money transfer
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Japan and Canada.
Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.
We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.
This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from Canada to Japan.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send CAD to JPY.
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