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Order Japanese yen online

Buying Japanese yen

Renowned for seamlessly blending ancient traditions with modern technology, Japan is a nation where serene natural landscapes complement bustling cityscapes. Before you set off on your visit, it might pay to exchange your pounds to Japanese yen online. It's a convenient way to ensure you have your travel money ready for your journey.

Next-day home
delivery

When you order online before 3 pm, we’ll deliver your travel money by the next working day. Minimum order is £250 for home delivery and it’s free for orders over £500.

Click and
collect

You can pick up your yen from your local John Lewis or Waitrose store. Don’t forget to bring a valid ID so our partners can verify your identity. The minimum order is £250, and collection is free for orders over £500.

Buy back guarantee return within 35 days

If your trip to Japan has been cancelled, you can return your currency to any John Lewis Bureau de Change within 35 days of purchase. Please bring a valid ID, proof of cancellation and the confirmation or receipt of your original order.

Exchange rates online may vary from those offered in-store. Returns and buybacks can only be made at an in-store John Lewis Bureau de Change. A valid form of ID will be required. For cancellations, you'll also need to bring proof of your holiday cancellation. Online orders require a minimum online order of £250 for home delivery and Click and Collect. Orders placed before before 3pm will be eligible for next day home delivery.

Exploring the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’

A visit to Japan promises unique experiences, delicious cuisine, and maybe a cherry blossom tree or two if you’re visiting in Spring.

Whether you're there to enjoy the bright lights of Shibuya in Tokyo, explore the historical wonders of Kyoto or keen to grab a hot steaming bowl of fresh ramen in Osaka, Japan has so much to offer with a treasure trove of experiences waiting to be discovered.

Sell your leftover Japanese yen

After your trip, you can sell Japanese yen banknotes you have left over, and we’ll exchange them back into pounds. Just pop into your nearest John Lewis Bureau de Change with a valid ID and your spare Japanese yen to sell back.

Guarantee return within 35 days

You’ll receive a full refund (excluding delivery fees) if your holiday to Japan has been cancelled. Returns will need to be made within 35 days of the purchase date, and come with proof of the holiday cancellation. Bring your original order receipt or order confirmation, proof of holiday cancellation and a valid ID when you come by to make your return. 

Please note that you can only return or buy back currency at an in-store John Lewis Bureau de Change.

Frequently asked questions

Will the rate be the same in the Bureaux?

Exchange rates online may vary from those offered in-store. 

You can check today’s online rates on our main currency page. Today’s in-store buy and sell rates can be found on the Bureau de Change store locator page.

What is the minimum and maximum order?

For online orders, you can buy between £250 to £2,500 worth of Japanese yen.

How much cash can I take into Japan?

There is no limit on the amount of cash you can bring into or take out of Japan. However, if you are carrying the equivalent of more than 1 million yen (approximately £5000), you will need to declare the amount to customs.

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Our partners


We have carefully selected our travel money supplier as First Rate, with their choice of over 60 currencies, to provide our Foreign Currency Exchange services.

 

Our International Payments service is provided by trusted global money transfer provider Xe. Xe Money Transfer Service is provided by HiFX Europe Limited and Xe Europe B.V., trading as Xe.

Travel money

John Lewis Money, John Lewis Finance and John Lewis & Partners Bureau de Change are trading names of John Lewis plc.

John Lewis plc introduces the panel of carefully chosen providers in Bureau de Change products and services, who each hold the appropriate licences with the Financial Conduct Authority and HMRC.

Travel Money online from John Lewis Money, John Lewis Finance, and John Lewis & Partners, is provided by First Rate Exchange Services Limited (company number: 04287490 and Money Service Business licence number: MLR-64068). Registered office: Great West House, Great West Road, Brentford, West London, TW8 9DF, England.


International Payments

For UK clients: International Payments are provided by HiFX Europe Limited. HiFX is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (firm reference number: 462444), for the provision of payment services. HiFX is a limited company registered in England and Wales (company number: 3517451). Registered office: Maxis 1, Western Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1RT.

For EEA clients: International Payments are provided by XE Europe B.V.. XE Europe B.V. is authorised by the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank) under the Payment Services Directive II (licence number R149006) for the provision of payment services. XE Europe B.V. is a limited company registered in The Netherlands (company number: 72587873). Registered office: Rozengracht 12,1, 1016NB Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

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