According to RemitRoutes data, sending JPY to South Korea (KRW) currently costs as little as -1.29% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.65% via the cheapest traditional provider — crypto saves 1.94 percentage points. 6 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bithumb | Crypto | -1.29% |
| Instarem | Traditional | 0.65% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 1.27% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 1.28% |
| Wise | Traditional | 2.17% |
| SMBC | Traditional | 12.61% |
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.