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Best way to send: Wise
We tested & reviewed 21 money transfer companies offering services between the United Kingdom and Japan, and Wise scored highly.
In total, Wise appeared in 92.9% of United Kingdom to Japan searches, and was the top rated company out of 21 that support transfers into Yen.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your United Kingdom to Japan transfer using Wise.
How to compare deals on your United Kingdom to Japan transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to make sure get best exchange rates on transfers from the United Kingdom to Japan.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for your needs.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Japan from the United Kingdom.
Summary of recent searches
Considerations ahead of sending money from United Kingdom to Japan
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom and Japan, based on your specific transfer amount is the best way to send money with the confidence you’re getting the best price.
We’ve compared 21 providers that provide services for sending Pound Sterling to Japan. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Japan from the United Kingdom.
Whilst we rate Wise as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United Kingdom to Japan.
Cheapest way to send money to Japan from the United Kingdom: Zing
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Zing is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* GBP and an exchange rate for buying Yen with Pound Sterling that is 0.14% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to Japan transfer, Zing offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to Japan.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-JPY by Zing, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to Japan: Paysend
Our data shows that Paysend came up as the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into Yen in 32.5% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent GBP to JPY money transfers.
The average fee for a GBP-Yen transfer through Paysend is 0 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 21 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to Japan - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in Japan.
When speed matters, Paysend is your best choice for sending into Japan from the United Kingdom.
Transferring large sums of money
Of the 21 money transfer companies tested, Wise is the strongest option for large transfers from the United Kingdom to Japan.
Reasons for sending large sums of money vary and include business or property purchases. But whatever the reason, sending large amounts of money from the United Kingdom to Japan can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.
Wise is our choice for sending large sums of money to GBP because they offer a strong all-round product.
Understanding the cost of moving money from United Kingdom to Japan
The total cost of sending money to Japan from the United Kingdom, 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 GBP-JPY is 195.7763 JPY per Pound Sterling.
Finding a company offering an exchange rate closer to this will mean more Yen for your Pound Sterling.
The average GBP-JPY mid-market rate for the last three months has been 194.0509 JPY per Pound Sterling. This includes a high of 205.6685, and low of 182.9346.
Out of the 21 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rates.
The exchange rate you receive on converting GBP to JPY should be the biggest determining cost factor when transferring Pound Sterling to Japan.
Fees: Transfer fees may have to be paid alongside the transfer, either as a set fee or a percentage of the transfer. Zing, with a fee average of 0 GBP 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 the United Kingdom will result in more money received in Japan.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Yen
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and JPY can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and Japan, the average numbers are:
GBP to JPY saw an average 194.0509 JPY mid-market rate.
The highest point was 205.6685 JPY, while the lowest was 182.9346 JPY.
21 providers are currently offering transfers between the United Kingdom and Japan.
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Paying for your United Kingdom to Japan money transfer
Bank transfers
A bank transfer is often the default option for money transfers from the United Kingdom to Japan.
By using a money transfer company such as Zing to send money from the United Kingdom to Japan, you can while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than a bank would offer.
On average, Zing is the cheapest money transfer provider for bank transfers from the 21 we tested when sending GBP to Japan.
With an average fee of GBP0 to send money from the United Kingdom to Japan, Zing offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to Japan with a prepaid or debit card is very easy with Wise.
Wise is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from the United Kingdom to Japan. This is from the 21 money transfer companies compared.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card money transfers from the United Kingdom to Japan, Xe emerges as our top choice of the 21 companies offering this service.
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 United Kingdom.
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 United Kingdom to Japan.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to JPY.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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