~CinnamonBuns~ 2,259 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I'm going to japan in half a month. But I have no idea where is the best exchange money rates are. There is difference advice everywhere. travelers check? exchange money in US? bring US money and exchange in japan? Let enjoy the tokyo nightlife. And let me see mah girl JURINA(hopefully she's back doing Akb activities when I get there). HELP ME. Best advice similar to situation will get 100K wons. If this thread flops, I will just delete it then. Edit- Since people have responded. I will give the 100K wons in 24 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gudetama 1,463 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Change your money after you get there at a post office or bank. Idk where you are but the fees were lower than converting currency at my bank in the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceprince 2,268 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I usually order a little bit Yens from my bank before i enter to Japan. And then i just use atms. Everyone always say they suck because all the costs but my withdraw costs have always been one or two euros o_O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~CinnamonBuns~ 2,259 Posted July 8, 2018 Author Share Posted July 8, 2018 Change your money after you get there at a post office or bank. Idk where you are but the fees were lower than converting currency at my bank in the US I'm from chase It's a 5 dollar fee and 3% exchange rate. Which is hella not worth. I usually order a little bit Yens from my bank before i enter to Japan. And then i just use atms. Everyone always say they suck because all the costs but my withdraw costs have always been one or two euros o_O What was your exchange rate in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMJI MOODS 11,511 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Some banks have related banks in foreign countries and you can transfer money to an account there and or obtain a debit or credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clover. 10,048 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 according to a japan travelling related website: In Japan, currency exchange is usually handled by [/size]banks, [/size]post offices, some larger [/size]hotels and a handful of licensed money changers found especially at [/size]international airports.[/size]Whether or not it is better to change for yen before coming into Japan depends on the currency that you hold. For example, the US dollar is a highly traded foreign currency in Japan, and partly for this reason you might get a favorable rate if you change US dollars into yen in Japan. On the other hand, in some Southeast Asian countries, the foreign exchange market is very competitive and money changers take a smaller cut, therefore it might be better to do the exchange there before coming into Japan. According to the comments under this video you should use the machines @ the airports because the fee is lower, there is also a guide on the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceprince 2,268 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 What was your exchange rate in Europe? When i have travelled,1 euro has been around 130 yen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baeks 413 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 I live in Japan. Exchange your money while you're here, or just use your debit card while you're here bc like everyone uses em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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