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Jul 31, 2014

What is the best way to send money back to your home country?

What is the cheapest way to send money to the US? Telegraphic transfer, PayPal or whatever you name it, etc...

KevinC

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  • Wagamama

    on Aug 27

    I use 7/11 bank-i. It's the most convenient way for me as it's 7/11 ( as everyone knows it's a convenient store) anytime, anywhere;)

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  • KevinC

    on Aug 28

    #waga Do you know how much does is cost? For example I want to send 10man yen to the US.

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  • Wagamama

    on Aug 28

    You can know more about the details at their homepage. Keyword: sevenelevenbank You can choose your language. Or may call their customer service no⬇️ 

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  • KevinC

    on Sep 1

    Thanks for helping. :)

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  • Mikio

    on Sep 3

    I found on the net. maybe This site is cheap. https://transferwise.com/

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  • Mikio

    on Sep 3

    ↑ sorry. This site do not correspond to the Japanese Yen

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  • Samantha

    on Sep 11

    I agree with Wagamama, 7&i Bank is a great way to transfer money (or get money) from your home country, and they have information, brochures and ATM services in many different languages. The fees are acceptable. If you don't like to use that service, Shinsei Bank has a pretty low fee, too. It's a really common bank for foreigners in Japan.

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  • kcsantosh

    on Mar 15

    Try Brastel remit. https://brastelremit.jp/ You will get best exchange rate.

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  • cheeseris

    on Jul 25

    You can try 7/11 Remittance, Western Union or you can inquire with your bank.

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