According to RemitRoutes data, sending JPY to South Korea (KRW) currently costs as little as 0.97% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.77% via the cheapest traditional provider. 7 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Remitly | Traditional | 0.77% |
| Instarem | Traditional | 0.88% |
| Bithumb | Crypto | 0.97% |
| Upbit | Crypto | 0.98% |
| Wise | Traditional | 1.31% |
| SMBC | Traditional | 3.85% |
| Rakuten | Traditional | 4.00% |
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.