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Send money from Sri Lanka to Japan
"Western Union agents help you send money from a wide variety of countries. Find a local branch near you to deposit cash and send your funds abroad."
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash abroad."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
Alternative for Sri Lanka to Japan
While you can’t send LKR to JPY with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
The best way to send money from Sri Lanka to Japan is using PayPal P2P transfer service.
With P2P transfers, if you and your recipient both have the PayPal app, you can send money between them.
You will initiate the transfer in LKR and your recipient will receive the JPY into their PayPal account.
The downside of this, is that PayPal charges higher fees and the withdrawal options can be limited depending.
How to compare deals on your Sri Lanka to Japan transfer
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Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Japan from Sri Lanka.
Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from Sri Lanka to Japan
Compare available providers
A comparison of providers offering services between Sri Lanka and Japan is paramount. Based on your specific transfer amount, the best way to send money to Japan could change. Comparing ensures the best price for your needs.
For services allowing you to send Sri Lank Rupee to Japan we've compared 3 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to Japan from Sri Lanka.
Overall, we rated Western Union Agent as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Sri Lanka to Japan.
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The cheapest way to send money to Japan from Sri Lanka is to send cash via Western Union Agent.
Generally speaking, sending cash is more expensive than using the online transfer, however, after looking at 100+ money transfer companies, there aren’t many options servicing LKR/JPY.
The main cost is made up of the fee (around 3 LKR) and the exchange rate markup added on top.
However, this heavily depends on which branch you use, and how much LKR you are sending.
The fastest way to send money to Japan from Sri Lanka is to use cash transfer via MoneyGram Agent
In most cases cash transfers with MoneyGram are instant, and your recipient will be able to collect JPY in minutes.
However, depending on how much you send, it can take a bit longer (up to a day) due to the processing time.
With the limited number of money transfer companies servicing LKR/JPY, cash transfer with MoneyGram is the fastest way.
Sending large sums of money?
Of the 3 companies tested, Western Union Agent is the best rated for larger transfer amounts.
Whether for a property purchase, or as a gift, sending large amounts of money to Japan from Sri Lanka can be expensive.
Western Union Agent is our choice for big transfers to LKR because of all round price, speed and management when making large transfers.
Understanding the cost of moving money from Sri Lanka to Japan
The total cost of sending money to Japan from Sri Lanka, 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 LKR-JPY is 0.5082 JPY per Sri Lank Rupee.
Finding a company offering an exchange rate closer to this will mean more Yen for your Sri Lank Rupee.
The average LKR-JPY mid-market rate for the last 7 days has been 0.5084 JPY per Sri Lank Rupee. This includes a high of 0.5093, and low of 0.5075.
Out of the 3 companies compared, Western Union Agent offers the best exchange rates.
The exchange rate you receive on converting LKR to JPY should be the biggest determining cost factor when transferring Sri Lank Rupee to Japan.
Fees: Transfer fees may have to be paid alongside the transfer, either as a set fee or a percentage of the transfer. Western Union Agent has a fee of 3 LKR per transfer (which is the cheapest option right now for a ₨77,000 transfer).
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 Sri Lanka will result in more money received in Japan.
Track the exchange rate for Sri Lank Rupee to Yen
Sending money at the right time between LKR and JPY can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much JPY you get for your LKR.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from LKR to JPY averaged 0.5084 JPY.
The highest value recorded was 0.5093 JPY, while the lowest was 0.5075 JPY.
3 providers currently offer transfers between Sri Lanka and Japan close to this rate
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Paying for your Sri Lanka to Japan money transfer
Bank transfers
A bank transfer is often the default option for money transfers from Sri Lanka to Japan.
By using a money transfer company such as Western Union Agent to send money from Sri Lanka to Japan, you can while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than a bank would offer.
On average, Western Union Agent is the cheapest money transfer provider for bank transfers from the 3 we tested when sending LKR to Japan.
With a fee of LKR3 to send money from Sri Lanka to Japan, Western Union Agent offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Sri Lanka to Japan with a prepaid or debit card is very easy with Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from Sri Lanka to Japan. This is from the 3 money transfer companies compared.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card money transfers from Sri Lanka to Japan there aren't that many options, mainly because it's more expensive.
If you have to, we recommend running a quick comparison to get the best deal on JPY
Be careful of fees: using a credit card to transfer money internationally often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. That's why we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Japan and Sri Lanka.
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 Sri Lanka to Japan.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send LKR to JPY.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy and review methodology.
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