The real EUR/JPY rate
The interbank rate (mid-market), with no inflated margin hidden in the displayed rate.
Change your euros (EUR) into Japanese yen (JPY) at the real interbank rate, in real time. Ideal to prepare a trip to Japan or settle a purchase in yen, with a margin from 0.40% and no hidden fees.
The essentials for changing your EUR into JPY with no nasty surprise on the rate or the fees.
The interbank rate (mid-market), with no inflated margin hidden in the displayed rate.
Transparent and sliding, up to 10× cheaper than a bank. No hidden fees.
Travel, e-commerce or paying a supplier: enjoy the market rate on your yen.
ibani SA, founded in Geneva in 2018, a financial intermediary affiliated with SO-FIT, recognised by FINMA.
On a yen exchange, the margin applied to the rate makes all the difference to the amount you receive.
| Criterion | ibani | Bank | Exchange office |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting rate | Real interbank | "In-house" rate | "In-house" rate |
| Exchange margin | From 0.40% | ~1.5 to 2% | Often > 2% |
| Transfer fees | Transparent | Variable | — |
| Margin on 1'000 EUR* | ~4 EUR | ~15 to 20 EUR | > 20 EUR |
| 100% digital tracking | Yes | Partial | No |
*Indicative orders of magnitude for a 1'000 EUR exchange into yen. See the details on our Rates page.
Follow the pair's trend to choose the right moment for your exchange.
Indicative amounts, ibani margin included, updated continuously.
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Top up your ibani account in EUR by transfer, then choose the amount to convert into yen.
ibani changes your EUR into JPY at the market rate and executes your transfer to the beneficiary of your choice.
The rate between the euro (EUR) and the Japanese yen (JPY) is one of the most traded pairs in the world. Its dynamics are first and foremost driven by the monetary policy gap between two central banks : the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ).
For many years, the Bank of Japan kept interest rates very low, even negative, while the ECB gradually raised its own. This yield gap encouraged many investors to borrow in yen to invest elsewhere (the "carry trade"), which weighed lastingly on the JPY and pushed EUR/JPY higher.
The yen nonetheless retains its safe-haven status : during episodes of strong risk aversion on the markets, it can strengthen rapidly. The pair therefore remains sensitive to two forces : the ECB/BoJ rate gap on one side, and risk appetite on the other. A more marked tightening of Bank of Japan policy is one of the main factors likely to support the yen against the euro.
Written by Brice Delhome.
The EUR/JPY rate mainly reflects the monetary policy gap between the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of Japan (BoJ). When the ECB keeps rates higher than the BoJ, the euro tends to appreciate against the yen. The pair also reacts to risk appetite : the yen, a safe-haven currency, often strengthens during periods of market tension.
For years, the Bank of Japan kept interest rates very low, even negative, while the ECB raised its own. This yield gap prompted many investors to sell yen in favour of better-paying currencies such as the euro, contributing to the weakening of the JPY. A lasting rebound of the yen depends on a tightening of BoJ policy.
There is no universal ideal moment. The EUR/JPY rate moves continuously with the markets and the decisions of the ECB and the Bank of Japan. The best approach is to follow the real rate in real time and trigger your exchange when the level suits you, rather than accepting a fixed rate with a hidden margin.
ibani applies a transparent margin from 0.40% on the real interbank rate, decreasing with amounts. There are no opening or account maintenance fees. Transfers to a yen account may, however, involve correspondent bank fees, which are independent of ibani. See the details on the Rates page.
✓ Real interbank rate · ✓ Margin from 0.40% · ✓ Affiliated with SO-FIT (SRO)
* Transfers in currencies other than EUR and CHF may be subject to correspondent bank fees.
Your money is handled with the utmost regulatory rigour.
ibani SA is a FinTech company established since 2018 in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland. We are a financial intermediary audited for our activity, with thousands of clients and exchange operations to our name.
ibani SA is affiliated with SO-FIT as a financial intermediary within the meaning of Article 2 para. 3 of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). SO-FIT is a self-regulatory organisation recognised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).