According to RemitRoutes data, sending JPY to South Korea (KRW) currently costs as little as 1.42% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.35% via the cheapest traditional provider. 7 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Instarem | Traditional | 0.35% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 0.65% |
| Wise | Traditional | 1.09% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 1.19% |
| Bithumb | Crypto | 1.42% |
| Rakuten | Traditional | 3.55% |
| SMBC | Traditional | 4.11% |
Updated August 23, 2026 · refreshed every 6 hours. All-in cost = transfer fee + FX markup on a $1,000-equivalent transfer, measured live. All corridors · methodology.