How to send money to Japan from Nepal with the best NPR-JPY rate

The exchange rate determines the price you’ll pay for Yen when sending Nepalese Rupee to Japan.

The rate between the Nepalese Rupee and Yen is currently 1.0755. Western Union Agent offers the best exchange from NPR-JPY.

The NPR-JPY exchange rate is always moving.

Sometimes, waiting a day or two can help you get more JPY for the same amount of Nepalese Rupee. Using a forward contract that also allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between Nepal and Japan.

Sending money via a bank transfer is the recommended option for sending money from Nepal to Japan.

The company offering the best bank transfer price is Western Union Agent.

This bank transfer to Japan is 0% cheaper than the second-best option in the market.

Nepal and Japan have different regulations and you should ensure any provider you use to send or receive between the countries is regulated.

Our directory of financial regulators worldwide of key regulatory bodies highlights who can aid in keeping your money safe for money transfers between Nepal and Japan.

Some services between Nepal and Japan have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much you can transfer. This is applies when receiving money in Japan as well.

Companies will offer different rates and fees for different transfer amounts. For regular transfers to Japan, use Western Union Agent. The combination of rates and fees when sending from Nepal to Japan is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Also, always check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money leaving Nepal, or entering Japan. Mis-understanding these could result in a slower, or even failed, transfer.

There are different ways to receive Yen in Japan. This includes a direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

Not all providers serving transfers from Nepal to Japan will offer every method for incoming Yen, so it’s best to check ahead of time.

One of the more common ways to transfer from Nepal into Yen is directly into a bank account. Western Union Agent is the best company for bank transfers between Nepal and Japan.

And if you need cash right away, check if cash pickup is an option for transfers between Nepal and Japan.

Mobile wallet services and payment apps like PayPal, Xoom, and CashApp are popular too, but they come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Western Union Agent.

When signing up to and sending Nepalese Rupee to Japan, through a money transfer company, you will have to verify your ID.

The precise documents you need will vary and in some cases you will need more than one.

For the most part however, in Nepal this will be a government issued ID such as a passport or driver's license. In Japan it will be similar, although this should only be needed if you are opening a new account in Japan, or collecting in cash. Sending to an existing bank account in Japan shouldn’t require any additional ID checks.

Large transactions between Nepal and Japan, are subject to additional checks. A provider may ask you for proof of address or may want to carry out a proof of funds check.

One of the reasons Western Union Agent has scored so highly for transfers to Japan is their easy sign up process in Nepal.

When sending large amounts of money between Nepal and Japan there will potentially be a tax declaration to consider.

Some transfers into Yen may need to be reported to tax authorities in Japan, particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances will change in Japan based on age, income and a few other elements. When in doubt, please contact a tax professional in Nepal or Japan to discuss your personal circumstances.