Sending money to your home country or transferring it within Japan doesn’t have to be difficult, this section is here to help make things as easy as possible. There are a number of options available for sending money overseas. When transferring money the two things to keep in mind and to check is the fee that the institution takes to transfer the money and the exchange rate. It can sometimes be worthwhile to choose a bank with higher fees to get a better exchange rate, especially if you transfer large amounts of money. Saving up to transfer a larger amount to a better exchange rate but with a higher fee could be a good solution. You also need to consider the time the transfer will take. The fastest way is by telegraphic transfer (”TT”), but you pay for the convenience - most banks charge either 2,500 or 4,500 yen per transfer (4,500 for urgent TTs) for most currencies. When you make your transfer also keep in mind that you will be required to pay the fee of intermediary banks which is normally deducted from the money deposited.

Contents 1 Getting Started 2 Sending/Transferring Money Explained 3 Expert Tips 4 Checklist

Getting Started

Sending/Transferring Money Explained

Expert Tips

Checklist