Make the most out of travel with Revolut
Product · December 13, 2024TEAM REVOLUT JAPAN
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Ready to level up your travel plans? From seamless currency exchange to overseas transfers, streamline your next trip with Revolut.
Join 50 million customers globally who already use Revolut, hold up to 35+ currencies in-app, and spend in 150+ currencies. Plus, you can manage your money your way, with spending insights and budgeting tools.
Imagine being able to spend wherever you want. Whether you'll be studying abroad, getting some sun in Hawaii, or enjoying Korean BBQ in Seoul, use these tips to make the most of it.
1. Exchange your yen
Exchange your JPY for one of 35+ currencies directly in-app — and at excellent rates. Then pay in your destination's local currency when you arrive to avoid additional merchant charges. Local currency not available yet? You can still spend in 150+ currencies with low fees.
Typically, airports and local exchange offices include both foreign exchange fees and foreign currency handling fees in their rates, resulting in higher exchange rates.
With Revolut, you get better exchange rates than at airports or local exchange places. Whether it's US dollars, Euros, South Korean won, Thai baht, Singapore dollars, Australian dollars, or New Zealand dollars, we have you covered.
Unlike airports and local exchanges that include extra fees, we keep it simple, so you save more when you exchange currencies for your trip. Avoid the hassle of getting charged twice — you can see all the fees in-app. What you see is what you’ll get, no fine print, no extra fees.¹
Which currency should you use for payment overseas?
Whether you've pre-exchanged to the local currency of your destination or not, always make payments in the local currency to avoid currency conversion fees at the store.
While exchanging currency, make sure you know…
Outside of currency exchange market hours (from Friday 5.00pm to Sunday 6.00pm Eastern Standard Time), a currency exchange fee of 1% to 1.5% will be applied.
Any other fees you can save with Revolut?
If you pay by credit card abroad, in addition to the exchange rate, there's often a foreign currency administration fee of around 1.6–4%. At Revolut, we don't charge this kind of fee (all transaction limits on Revolut, including currency exchange, are 1 million yen per transaction). Please refer to The advantages of currency exchange with Revolut for more details on foreign currency administration fees.
2. Get your Revolut card
Whether you’d like the real deal in your wallet, or prefer to go digital, we’ve got you covered. Choose from physical (plastic or metal) or virtual cards. If you lose your Revolut card on the trip, you can freeze it immediately in-app, and unfreeze it again if you need to.
Safety first
Advanced fraud protection, rigorous security features, and 24/7 in-app customer support — your safety is our priority. You can control online transactions, ATM withdrawals, and contactless payments, plus enable or disable magnetic stripe payments and the GPS feature. Additionally, you can set individual spending limits for each card.
End the overspend
It’s time to create a budget that actually works. Revolut cards allow you to set limits and notifications, so you don’t accidentally overspend.
3. Spend on-the-go, wherever you are
Withdraw cash at any ATM, anywhere — with no fees.²
- Standard: JPY 25,000/month
- Premium: JPY 50,000/month
- Metal: JPY 100,000/month
Please note that depending on the country, location, and time, the ATM itself may charge a fee, even if it is within the free amount on each plan. Be sure to check the information displayed on the ATM screen, and always remember to select the option to be debited in the local currency of your destination.
¹The amount available for free exchange varies depending on the plan. Outside of foreign exchange market hours (from Friday 5.00pm to Sunday 6.00pm Eastern Standard Time), a 1% to 1.5% foreign exchange fee may apply.)
²The amount available for free ATM withdrawals varies depending on the plan. If you exceed the free limit, a 2% fee will be charged, but you'll still be able to make withdrawals, ensuring peace of mind in case of emergency. Only funds deposited by bank transfer (not by debit card, credit card, or prepaid card) can be withdrawn in cash from an ATM.
For information on fees, please refer to the Fees page on the Revolut website.
Here’s the ultimate Revolut guide for travelling abroad:
Before departure:
- How do I sign up to Revolut?
- How to order your Revolut card
- Adding money to your account
- Which cards can I use to top up?
- The advantages of currency exchange with Revolut
- How to use a Revolut eSIM