According to RemitRoutes data, sending JPY to Brazil (BRL) currently costs as little as 0.39% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 1.15% via the cheapest traditional provider — crypto saves 0.76 percentage points. 7 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Mercado Bitcoin | Crypto | 0.39% |
| Instarem | Traditional | 1.15% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 1.85% |
| WorldRemit | Traditional | 1.97% |
| Wise | Traditional | 2.32% |
| PayPal | Traditional | 4.78% |
| SMBC | Traditional | 16.82% |
Updated October 10, 2026 · refreshed every 6 hours. All-in cost = transfer fee + FX markup on a $1,000-equivalent transfer, measured live. All corridors · methodology.