British Pound
Japanese Yen
What ¥ buys in Japanese Yen destinations
🍜 Local meal
¥800–1,500 at a local ramen shop
☕ Coffee
¥400–600 at a café
🚕 Short taxi
¥700 flag-fall
💡 Getting the best rate when travelling
- ·Use your bank's debit card at an ATM in-country — usually better than airport exchange desks.
- ·Avoid independent ATMs in tourist areas — they charge flat fees of $3–8 per withdrawal.
- ·Withdraw larger amounts less frequently to minimise per-transaction fees.
- ·Wise or Revolut cards offer near-interbank rates with low fees — worth having as a backup.
- ·Never accept "dynamic currency conversion" (DCC) — always pay in local currency.