Best GBP to JPY Transfer Rates and Fees

Compare current provider estimates for sending money from United Kingdom to Japan

8 provider estimates available for this corridor

Strongest New User recipient estimate

£1,000 GBP = 210,430 JPY

via Remitly

Provider eligibility, payout method, and checkout timing can change the final quote.

GBP

JPY

Transfer Amount

£100£50,000

Sending

£1,000 GBP

Current comparison

£1,000 GBP to JPY

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GBP

JPY

Transfer Amount

£100£50,000

Sending

£1,000 GBP

GBP to JPY Provider Rate Comparison

Showing 8 provider estimates for sending £1,000 GBP. Confirm fees and payout method at provider checkout.

Current Estimates·Updated 29 Oct 2026

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New User rates are shown first when available. Standard rates compare repeat-user pricing.

TOP

Remitly

Recipient Gets

210,430JPY

Best New User rate

Rate

210.43

Fee

FREE

You Send

GBP 1,000

Standard users get205,256.789 JPY

Go to Remitly

Taptap Send

Best Standard rate

#2 estimate

Recipient Gets

209,978JPY

vs top

-452

Rate

209.98

Fee

FREE

You Send

GBP 1,000

Go to Taptap Send

Paysend

#3 estimate

Recipient Gets

209,822JPY

vs top

-608

Rate

209.82

Fee

GBP 1.00

You Send

GBP 1,000

Go to Paysend

Wise

Recipient Gets

209,814JPY

vs top

-616

Rate

210.97

Fee

GBP 5.46

You Send

GBP 1,000

Go to Wise

XE Money Transfer

Recipient Gets

209,159JPY

vs top

-1,271

Rate

209.16

Fee

FREE

You Send

GBP 1,000

Go to XE Money Transfer

Panda Remit

Recipient Gets

208,674.1JPY

vs top

-1,755.9

Rate

208.67

Fee

FREE

You Send

GBP 1,000

Go to Panda Remit

Western Union

Recipient Gets

206,350JPY

vs top

-4,080

Rate

206.35

Fee

GBP 2.99

You Send

GBP 1,000

Go to Western Union

OFX

Recipient Gets

205,995.7JPY

vs top

-4,434.3

Rate

206.00

Fee

FREE

You Send

GBP 1,000

Go to OFX

Provider	Exchange Rate	Fee	You Send	Recipient Gets	Action
Remitly Best New User rate	210.43 206.91	FREE GBP 7.99	GBP 1,000	210,430 JPY 205,256.789 JPY	Go to Remitly
2 Taptap Send Best Standard rate	209.98	FREE	GBP 1,000	209,978 JPY 452 less	Go to Taptap Send
3 Paysend	209.82	GBP 1.00	GBP 1,000	209,822 JPY 608 less	Go to Paysend
4 Wise	210.97	GBP 5.46	GBP 1,000	209,814 JPY 616 less	Go to Wise
5 XE Money Transfer	209.16	FREE	GBP 1,000	209,159 JPY 1,271 less	Go to XE Money Transfer
6 Panda Remit	208.67	FREE	GBP 1,000	208,674.1 JPY 1,755.9 less	Go to Panda Remit
7 Western Union	206.35	GBP 2.99	GBP 1,000	206,350 JPY 4,080 less	Go to Western Union
8 OFX	206.00	FREE	GBP 1,000	205,995.7 JPY 4,434.3 less	Go to OFX

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Recipient target (JPY)

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Remitly

Lowest estimate · New User

£997.96

Estimated total (GBP)

Includes £0.00 estimated fee

Taptap Send

£1,000.10

Estimated total (GBP)

Includes £0.00 estimated fee

Wise

£1,000.88

Estimated total (GBP)

Includes £5.46 estimated fee

Paysend

£1,001.85

Estimated total (GBP)

Includes £1.00 estimated fee

XE Money Transfer

£1,004.02

Estimated total (GBP)

Includes £0.00 estimated fee

Panda Remit

£1,006.35

Estimated total (GBP)

Includes £0.00 estimated fee

OFX

£1,019.44

Estimated total (GBP)

Includes £0.00 estimated fee

Western Union

£1,020.68

Estimated total (GBP)

Includes £2.99 estimated fee

Estimated difference of £22.72 between Remitly and Western Union

Rates, fees and new-customer offers may change with the amount. Confirm your total cost and the recipient amount with the provider before sending.

How to Send Money from GBP to JPY

1. Compare Current Options

Use the comparison above to review providers that returned a usable GBP to JPY estimate. Enter your exact amount because eligibility, fees, and recipient amounts can change with transfer size.

2. Choose Your Provider

Compare the final recipient amount, fees, payout method, eligibility, and delivery estimate. Provider support and promotion eligibility vary, so confirm the complete quote at checkout.

3. Sign Up & Verify

Create an account with your chosen provider. It may request government-issued ID or supporting information. Verification requirements and timing vary by provider, customer, transfer, and destination.

4. Send Money

Enter recipient details and choose a funding method offered for the exact route. Fees, limits, payout availability, and delivery estimates can change by provider and method, so confirm them at checkout.

Market Analysis: GBP/JPY Exchange Rate

The GBP to JPY customer rate can reflect currency-market conditions as well as each provider's exchange-rate margin, fee, funding cost, payout pricing, and execution timing. Compare the final recipient estimate returned for your amount, then confirm the complete quote at checkout.

Tips to Get the Best GBP to JPY Rate

Compare rates from multiple providers, differences can be significant for GBP to JPY transfers.

Use bank transfer instead of debit/credit cards when the final quote is better for larger amounts.

Avoid airport currency exchange counters unless you have compared the final rate and fee against online options.

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First-time transfer limits are often lower, consider this when choosing a provider.

Read reviews about transfer speed to Japan for your chosen provider.

What Affects GBP to JPY Transfer Timing?

Payment Method	What to Verify	Timing Factors
Debit Card	Card availability and provider fees	Issuer authorisation and provider processing
Credit Card	Provider support and issuer charges	Issuer authorisation, checks, and payout method
Bank Transfer	Bank details, cut-off times, and total fees	Bank clearing, weekends, and recipient-bank processing
First-time Transfer	Identity and source-of-funds requirements	Verification can add time before the provider releases the transfer

Delivery estimates vary by provider, funding method, payout method, checks, and destination. Confirm the estimate shown for your transfer before sending to Japan.

Safety & Regulation for GBP to JPY Transfers

Regulatory Compliance

A provider can serve different countries through different legal entities and licences. Verify the entity named at checkout, its regulator reference, and the protections that apply to your transfer before sending.

Security Measures

Reputable providers use encryption, two-factor authentication, and fraud monitoring systems. Safeguarding, refund rights, and support processes vary by provider and jurisdiction, so confirm the terms before sending. Never share your password or verification codes with anyone, including provider staff.

Consumer Protection

Complaint, cancellation, refund, and safeguarding arrangements vary by provider and jurisdiction. Keep transfer records, follow the provider's complaint process, and contact the relevant regulator or dispute-resolution service where one applies.

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Frequently Asked Questions: GBP to JPY

What is the best GBP to JPY exchange rate today?

The strongest GBP to JPY recipient amount varies by provider, amount, payout method, and timing. Use the comparison table above to review current provider estimates, then confirm the final checkout quote before sending.

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How much does it cost to send money from United Kingdom to Japan?

The total cost usually includes the exchange-rate margin and any transfer fee. The comparison table estimates recipient amounts for the selected route and amount where providers return quotes; confirm the final amount at provider checkout.

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Which is the cheapest way to send GBP to JPY?

The cheapest route depends on amount, funding method, payout method, provider eligibility, and exchange-rate margin. Compare current recipient estimates first, then check provider checkout terms before choosing.

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How long does a GBP to JPY transfer take?

Use the delivery estimate for the exact provider, funding method, and payout method. Funding clearance, identity or source-of-funds checks, processing cut-offs, weekends, holidays, recipient details, and local payout steps can all affect timing. Confirm the estimate at checkout and use the provider's transfer status after sending.

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Is it safe to send money from United Kingdom to Japan online?

Provider regulation varies by entity and country. We aim to list established services and surface known regulator references where available, but you should verify the provider licence, jurisdiction, payout method, and final checkout terms for your route.

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Why might a provider not appear for GBP to JPY?

The provider may not support the selected route, amount, funding method, or payout method, or it may not have returned a usable estimate. Try the exact transfer details you intend to use and confirm route availability with the provider if it is not shown.

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What information do I need to send GBP to JPY?

A provider will normally ask for the recipient's name and the details required by the selected payout method, such as bank-account, wallet, or cash-pickup information. It may also request sender identification or information about the transfer. Follow the provider's current checkout requirements and confirm recipient details before paying.

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Can I cancel a GBP to JPY transfer?

Cancellation depends on the provider's terms and the current transfer stage. Check the transfer screen and contact the provider promptly with the reference number. CompareRemittanceRates does not process the transfer and cannot cancel or refund it.

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Why do GBP to JPY rates change?

Currency-market prices and provider pricing can change between the comparison and checkout. The amount, funding method, payout method, and promotion eligibility can also change the customer quote. Treat comparison data as an estimate and confirm the final rate and recipient amount before sending.

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What's the difference between the mid-market rate and the rate I get?

The mid-market rate is a benchmark based on the midpoint between market buy and sell prices. A customer quote can include an exchange-rate margin, transfer fee, funding cost, or payout-method effect. Compare the estimated recipient amount and verify the complete provider quote before sending.

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