Buy Japanese yen
Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on Japanese yen when you order your currency online.
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Travelex Money Card
- A safe way to carry and spend travel money abroad
- Load up to 22 currencies on your Travelex Money Card
- Manage your balance 24/7 through the Travelex Money App
- No commission or hidden charges
- Freeze and unfreeze your card, reveal your PIN or other card details via the Travelex Money App
- Pay with confidence anywhere Mastercard Prepaid is accepted
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Japanese currency options
Get Japanese yen however it suits you with our flexible options. Choose a secure and convenient Travelex Money Card, cash, or a combination of both.
Travel Money Card
The Travelex Money Card is the quick, easy and secure way to spend abroad.
- Lock in your rates1
- 22 currencies available
- Easy budget management
- Accepted at millions of locations
Cash
Cash and card will make sure you’re ready for any kind of spend in every country.
- Be ready to tip when expected
- Shop local markets
- Avoid unnecessary ATM withdrawals
How to get your Japanese yen
Order your Japanese currency online to get great rates on JPY. Choose home delivery or Click & Collect from stores or the airport.
Home delivery
Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.
- Fast, secure, convenient
- Next day delivery available for cash
- Free delivery for Travelex Money Card
Store click & collect
Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.
- Lock in your exchange rate1
- Located in major UK airports
Travel money in a jiffy
Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.
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+Key information about Japanese currency
The Japanese yen is represented by its currency code (JPY) and symbol (¥). It was adopted as Japan's official currency in 1871.
Carrying Japanese yen as cash and on a Travel Money Card offers the most flexibility when visiting Japan.
Japanese yen notes
Japanese yen coins
Destinations that accept Japanese yen
Common questions about Japanese yen
Getting the best rates for Japanese yen can be tricky. Japan's yen can fluctuate with global market sentiment and domestic economic policy. Stay updated with our rate tracker to time your currency purchase for your trip to the land of the rising sun.
Before you jet off to Japan, you can buy Japanese yen in cash from us, either online or in one of our stores. Or, you can even pick up some Japanese yen in one of our stores in Japan while you’re there!
Japanese yen can only be spent in Japan - you can’t spend it anywhere else.
You can purchase your Japanese yen from us via credit or debit card. Buying Japanese yen from us means no handling fees on your credit card. It's recommended to confirm with your card provider regarding any additional charges they might apply.
Yes, you can! With our Buy Back Promise, we can buy back your unused Japanese yen notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. T&Cs apply.
Japan widely accepts cards, but using them might incur additional fees from your bank for JPY transactions. See how the Travelex Money Card can help you spend abroad.
Yes, cash is still frequently used in Japan. For purchases in Japan, we recommend a balance of cash for minor expenses and the Travelex Money Card for more considerable purchases.
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- 1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.
- Travelex Money Card is issued by PrePay Technologies Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International.
- PrePay Technologies Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900010) for the issuing of electronic money and payment instruments. Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.