How to send cash by Post in Japan?
There
are some foreigners using services at the post office to send cash, but instead
of using designated envelopes for cash, they use the general envelopes that are
designated for sending documents. This may cause them to break the law.
Let's check this
post for more correct information about sending cash by post.
◆ How to send cash by post?
The only way to
send cash is by cash-registered mail（現金書留） handled by the post office. Sending
cash by mail other than registered mail is prohibited by law, and you may be
fined if you violate the law. If you are not particular about cash, you can
send money by converting it into a money order or by using an app that allows
bank transfers or person-to-person money transfers.
◆ The fee that you must pay to send cash by post.
The charge for
cash registered mail（現金書留）is
the basic postal charge, plus a handling fee of 435 yen for damages up to
10,000 yen. After that, 11 yen will be charged for every 5,000 yen.
Furthermore, if you use a cash-registered envelope, you will need to pay 21 yen
for the envelope.
◆ How to send cash by registered mail?
1. Purchase an
envelope for registered cash mail（現金書留）
at a post office counter.
2. Enclose cash
and request shipping from the counter (convenience stores do not accept this)
3. Obtain
shipping confirmation and receipt.
Be sure to keep
a copy of the registered mail and the receipt so you don't lose it.
◆ How to track Cash registered mail（現金書留）
Cash-registered
mail can be tracked from the time it is shipped until it arrives. When you
complete the shipping procedure at the counter, you will receive a shipping
receipt, which will include your inquiry number.
You can check
the current status by entering your inquiry number on the "Postal Tracking
Service" individual number search page.
◆ Precautions for use
① For items containing cash, please use a cash envelope (selling price: 21 yen) and be sure to send it by registered mail.
② Cash handled by registered mail refers to banknotes and coins that are compulsory currency in Japan and does not include foreign banknotes, foreign coins, or old coins.
Let's make sure
that if you intend to send cash by post in Japan, you need to use Cash-registered
mail（現金書留）instead
of general mail, or Letter packs so that you can be fully protected by law in
case your mail is lost.
