How can I get paid from abroad in Sendai?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to JPY and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to JPY?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in Japan. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in Sendai?

Providers serving customers in Japan fall under Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA). Japan's Payment Services Act governs fund transfer providers and e-money issuers. Confirm the provider's registered category and permitted services before applying.

Who uses global payment accounts in Sendai?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in Sendai use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in Sendai: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in Sendai, Japan get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into JPY (Japanese yen). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in Sendai.

Currency in Japan: JPY · Japanese yen
Regulator in Japan: Financial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in Japan: A Japanese domestic transfer needs the recipient's bank name, branch name, account type (futsu/toza), 7-digit account number, and account-holder name in kana.
Payments in Japan: Domestic furikomi transfers run over the Zengin system; many banks process same-day with cut-off windows. Instant transfers between some banks are available via more-kin services.

Before you sign up in Sendai

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to JPY (Japanese yen), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in Japan.

Sources: Japan Payment Services Act (translation) · Japanese Bankers Association: Zengin system

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