Japan · Money Transfers

SBI Remit

Send money home from Japan through a remittance service built specifically for the country's foreign workers, with multilingual support and cash-pickup options in 200+ countries.

What it helps with

Sending money home from JapanSBI Remit is a Japanese remittance company used by foreign residents to send money to many countries.
Paying at a convenience store or ATMTransfers can be funded by bank transfer or at convenience stores.
Support in many languagesCustomer support and the website work in several languages for foreign residents.

About SBI Remit

SBI Remit is a Tokyo-based international remittance service founded in 2010, and a subsidiary of SBI Holdings, one of Japan's largest financial groups. It was built around Japan's growing need for foreign labor - the country's foreign worker population has grown from around 650,000 in 2010 to over 2 million today - and specializes in low-cost transfers home for the foreign residents supporting that workforce, with especially strong usage among Filipino, Vietnamese and Chinese communities in Japan.

Key Features

Multilingual Support: Service and registration support in around 8 languages, built for foreign residents rather than adapted for them afterward.
Cash Pickup Option: Recipients without a bank account in the destination country can often collect transfers in cash, useful for family members abroad.
Bank Partnerships Nationwide: Partnered with 26+ Japanese banks and shinkin (credit) banks as agents, extending access well beyond SBI's own branches.
App-Based Transfers: Send money via the SBI Remit app without visiting an ATM, once your account is set up.

How to Get Started

Register for an SBI Remit account online, using your Residence Card (在留カード) as your primary ID.
Complete identity verification - registration typically takes about 5–7 business days before you can transfer.
Add funds to your account and select your destination country and payout method (bank deposit or cash pickup).
Send the transfer and track it through the app.

Before you use it

Sign-up: A residence card and My Number are required to register, as for any international transfer from Japan.
Limits: Short-term visitors cannot use the service; it is for registered residents of Japan.

English available Local ID needed

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SBI Remit work with a foreign bank card in Japan?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is SBI Remit available in English?: Yes, SBI Remit has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use SBI Remit?: No, an international phone number generally works for SBI Remit.
Do I need local ID or residency for SBI Remit?: Yes, SBI Remit requires local ID or residency status.
Where can I use SBI Remit?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does SBI Remit cost?: Fixed fee per transfer by amount, plus exchange margin