According to RemitRoutes data, sending USD to Japan (JPY) currently costs as little as 0.05% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 1.14% via the cheapest traditional provider — crypto saves 1.09 percentage points. 8 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| Coincheck | Crypto | 0.05% |
| Wise | Traditional | 1.14% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 1.93% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 3.08% |
| Wells Fargo | Traditional | 3.13% |
| OFX | Traditional | 3.17% |
| Xoom | Traditional | 4.02% |
| PayPal | Traditional | 4.83% |
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.