Send Money to South Africa from Japan

How to send money to South Africa from Japan in 3 easy steps

Enter amount to send in JPY.

Pay in JPY with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.

Choose recipient in South Africa.

Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.

Send JPY, receive ZAR.

The recipient gets money in ZAR directly from Wise’s local bank account.

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What you’ll need for your online money transfer to South Africa from Japan

1

Register for free.

Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.

2

Choose an amount to send.

Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.

3

Add recipient’s bank details.

Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.

4

Verify your identity.

For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.

5

Pay for your transfer.

Send your money with a bank transfer, or a debit or credit card.

6

That’s it.

We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.

How much does it cost to transfer money to South Africa from Japan?

Pay a small, flat fee and percentage

To send money in JPY to South Africa from Japan, you pay a small, flat fee of 1,066 JPY + 0.83% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).

Fee depends on your chosen transfer type

Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.

No hidden fees

No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.

Fees for our low cost transfers

Fixed fee

1,066 JPY

Variable feeup to 3,932,380 JPY/month

0.83%

Variable feemore than 3,932,380 JPY/month

Discount applies

How long will a money transfer to South Africa from Japan take?

A money transfer from Japan (JPY) to South Africa (ZAR) should arrive by Tuesday. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.

On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.

Your transfer route

JPY

ZAR

Should arrive

by Tuesday

Best ways to send money to South Africa from Japan

Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Debit Card
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.

Protecting you and your money

Safeguarded with leading banks

We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.

Extra-secure transactions

We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.

Data protection

We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.

Dedicated anti-fraud team

We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.

Online scams are on the rise. Learn how to stay safe.

Send money to South Africa from Japan with the Wise app

Looking for an app to send money to South Africa from Japan? Sending money is easy with Wise app.

Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.

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