Cheapest way to send money abroad

[Anonymous]

TwistdMike wrote: Ask the recipient who they bank through. Typically, there is a branch available in the US and you can ACH direct to them and is a much cheaper cost of sending the money to the Japan branch, and often better exchange rates.

You can send straight to a bank account with Western Union in Japan. Use WU.

[Anonymous]

OP ... have you tried XOOM ... its from PayPal .. I have used it and I recommend it