International Transfers covers smart strategies for sending money abroad from Japan. Learn how to reduce fees, avoid hidden FX markups, optimize transfer timing, and use Wise for remittances, global income, tuition payments, and long-term financial planning.
Why Recipients Often Get Less Money Than Sent From Japan
Learn why overseas transfer recipients receive less money than sent from Japan, including intermediary bank fees, FX margins, and receiving bank charges.
Why Japanese Banks Don’t Show the Real Exchange Rate
Learn why Japanese banks don’t use the real exchange rate for overseas transfers,how FX margins work and how to reduce hidden currency conversion costs in Japan
Hidden Bank Fees for Overseas Transfers in Japan
Hidden fees can make overseas transfers from Japan expensive. Learn about FX markups, intermediary charges, delays, and ways to reduce total transfer costs.
Why Overseas Transfers From Japan Take So Long
Learn why overseas transfers from Japan take so long. Understand SWIFT delays, compliance checks, FX fees, and faster options for foreign residents.
Why International Transfers Fail in Japan
Learn why international transfers fail in Japan, including bank fees, compliance checks, and delays—and how foreign residents can avoid costly mistakes.