According to RemitRoutes data, sending GBP to Japan (JPY) currently costs as little as 0.42% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.68% via the cheapest traditional provider — crypto saves 0.26 percentage points. 12 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coincheck | Crypto | 0.42% |
| Wise | Traditional | 0.68% |
| HSBC | Traditional | 0.90% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 2.22% |
| NatWest | Traditional | 2.40% |
| RBS | Traditional | 2.40% |
| Barclays | Traditional | 2.83% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 3.24% |
| OFX | Traditional | 3.39% |
| Xoom | Traditional | 4.07% |
| Nationwide | Traditional | 4.51% |
| PayPal | Traditional | 4.81% |
Updated July 12, 2026 · refreshed every 6 hours. All-in cost = transfer fee + FX markup on a $1,000-equivalent transfer, measured live. All corridors · methodology.