2007-09-10 15:34:28 · 8 answers · asked by ピンクフロイド 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
Bank transfer to another bank.
2007-09-10 15:47:17 · answer #1 · answered by Adam 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Dude, if you are talking about cash then I'm thinking money laundering. And the banks will assume the same thing.
So, best thing is to split you USD 500k into at least 50 bundles of max. USD 10k and visit at least 50 different banks or money changers .... you'll have a busy day.
If you have the money legit in your bank, then simply ask your bank to move the money from your USD account to your (new) JPY account.
2007-09-10 22:42:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Here is a similar question...
http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+38549
Also this is "CUSTOMS GUIDE for VISITORS" pdf published by Japan Custom in April 2007.
http://www.customs.go.jp/zeikan/pamphlet/tsukan_e.pdf
According to this, "There is no limit on the total amount of money and other means of payment that may be brought into or taken out of Japan. However, if you transport money and other means of payment exceeding JPY1,000,000 or its equivalent or precious metal exceeding 1KG in total weight, you are required to submit a report to Customs. 'Money and other means of payment' includes Japanese or foreign currencies, checks (include traveler's check), promissory notes and securities."
2007-09-11 12:16:47 · answer #3 · answered by AuntieZoey 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not possible unless you're trading currency in which case you go through a broker and pay a fee.
If you try to do it all at once, the bank will think you're either trying to launder the money or you got it through illegal means. This means trying to prove to them that you got the money legally.
If you try to break it up into smaller amounts and take it to bank after bank trying to get it changed that way, you're going to be at it all day.
So there's no real way to do this without a hassle.
2007-09-10 23:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by JavaJoe 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
No hassle free way if you don't want a paper trail. Break it up into units under $10000 US and take it to different locations-"smurfing".
2007-09-11 09:47:32 · answer #5 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It helps if you know to put the dollar sign ahead of the dollar amount !
2007-09-11 14:04:43 · answer #6 · answered by Vinegar Taster 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can give it to me, i will take care of everything for a small fee.
2007-09-10 23:27:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
umm........ try using a bank.
i don't know if there is a hassle-free way that isn't illegal.
2007-09-10 22:41:13 · answer #8 · answered by a44arana 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋