Send money from Japan with high rates, low fees
At Smiles, we understand that behind every remittance is a meaningful story.
That’s why we offer an affordable and reliable money transfer service, allowing you to support your family and life abroad.
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Simple mobile app
Download and register within minutes. After you’re verified, you can send anytime, anywhere.
Multilingual support
Localized, multilingual customer support to make you feel at ease.
Designed by expats, for expats
Our team understands your journey and built a service that fits your international lifestyle.
No Japanese bank required
Fill up your Smiles Wallet account via a Smiles Card or one of 70,000+ ATMs in Japan.
Secure & trustworthy
Smiles is powered by an advanced eKYC verification system, the first in Japan.
Zero-fee with points
Earn Smiles Points every time you send money and use them to cover your remittance fee.
FAQs
To register with Smiles, you will need:
- A valid email
- Valid Japan ID document such as residence card (if you are non-Japanese) or valid Japanese driver’s license (if you are Japanese).
The following IDs are accepted:
- For foreigners: valid residence card
- For Japanese nationals: valid Japanese driver’s license, valid passport or valid MyNumber Card
*For diplomats and officials with diplomatic passport: valid passport
You can still register even without submitting the “My Number”.