Western Union Send Money JP 4+

Western Union moves money across borders — when our customers need it, in the way that suits them best.

We have a vast network that reaches over 200 countries and territories.

Ready to transfer money overseas from Japan?

It’s simple to start.

CREATE YOUR ONLINE PROFILE

Create an online profile by completing the registration form. Set up your login details.

We’ll need to confirm your ID details before you send your first money transfer. As per local regulation, you are required to provide two types of ID.

Japanese residents, upload the front and back of your:

- Japanese passport or driving license
- My Number Card or Juminhyo with My Number (issued within the last 6 months)

Foreign residents, upload the front and back of your:

- Residence Card
- My Number Card or Juminhyo with My Number (issued within the last 6 months)

SET UP A MONEY TRANSFER

Western Union transacts in nearly 130 currencies. You can get a free, no obligation estimate for a money transfer to a selected country anytime.

Select the preferred option in each field to set up the transfer you intend to send:

1. Choose which country you want to send money to from Japan.

2. Input the amount of money you want to send. You will get an instant estimate of the exchange rate and transfer fee.

3. Select how you want the money to be received1: in a bank account, at a Western Union agent location for cash pickup, or in a mobile wallet2.

4. Complete a bank transfer to the Western Union account to pay for the sending amount and the transfer fee.

5. Make sure you include in the reference field your EB number and your name to match your Western Union profile.

6. Use the tracking number (MTCN) on your receipt to know when the money has been transferred.


Our app also gives you these benefits:

- Track your transfer anytime
- See your transfer history
- Make quick repeat payments
- Find your closest Western Union agent location


Got an issue? Get in touch with us by accessing customer care straight from the app.

Or visit WU.com for more details.


1 Payment option may vary depending on the receive country.
2 Funds will be paid to receiver’s mobile wallet provider for credit to account tied to the receiver’s mobile number. Additional third party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. Funds availability subject to terms and conditions of service.


When you send money with Western Union, you get great rates for senders and no fees for recipients. Send a money transfer home to your recipient’s bank or mobile money provider or in cash.

Western Union has offices around the world and is headquartered in Denver, 7001 E. Belleview, Denver, CO 80237.

Do you have questions about our services? Contact one of our nearby Western Union agent location. Use our agent location finder to find one nearby or call [our service centre|tel:+17203321000].

Additional third-party charges may apply.