Remittances from Japan to the Philippines

Send money home for less.In minutes.

Fast, safe, and lower fees. Every time.

Encrypted and secure

You send
JPY

Max ¥50,000 per transfer

Dropoff method
Pickup method
They receive
PHP
Fee
¥450
Estimated time
~14 minutes
  • Bank-level encryption
  • Signed receipt, every transfer
  • Track every step, live

Speed and cost

Average transaction time

Less than 15 minutes

Cost

30–60% cheaper than existing options

How to send

How money gets home.

Three simple steps — from your phone to your family's hands.

  1. Set the amount and recipient

    Choose how much to send and who gets it.

  2. Pay your way

    Pay in cash, or straight from your bank.

    Convenience store

    Show a barcode and pay in cash — no bank account needed.

    Bank transfer

    Free, from any Japanese bank.

  3. They receive it, their way

    Always the full amount — no hidden fees.

    Digital

    GCash, Maya, or any major bank.

    Cash pickup

    Collect at a nearby pawnshop.

How it works

Convenience store partners

Pay at over 50,000 locations.

Six major chains across Japan. Get a barcode, scan it at the counter, and your transfer's funded.

Where you can pay
7-Eleven
Lawson
FamilyMart
Ministop
Daily Yamazaki
Seicomart
Where it can land
GCash
Maya
BPI
BDO
Cebuana Lhuillier
60+ more
Recipient options

Over 60 ways to receive.

You choose how it lands — GCash, Maya, any major bank, or cash pickup nationwide. Your family gets the full amount, no surprise fees on their end.

Real-time tracking

Your family gets it fast.

Your money arrives in minutes. Receive updates on your transaction in real time.

Ready to send money home?

Secure, transparent, and built for families back home.

FAQ

Still stuck? Contact us.

Most transfers arrive in under 15 minutes. You and your family can follow every step in real time.

You always see the exact fee before you send, with no hidden charges. Bank transfer is free, and convenience-store payment is ¥190. The payout fee depends on whether your family chooses digital or cash pickup.

You choose the payout method when you send: GCash, Maya, any major Philippine bank, or cash pickup nationwide. View the full list of options here.

Pay in cash at any convenience store, including Lawson, FamilyMart, 7-Eleven, Ministop, Daily Yamazaki, and Seicomart. You can also send a bank transfer from your Japanese account.

No. You can pay in cash at a convenience store, and your family can collect cash at a pickup counter. No bank account is needed on either end. Bank transfer and bank deposit are there if you prefer them.

A few minutes and a valid ID. We'll ask you to confirm your identity to keep your money safe. It's a normal step for any money transfer.

Every transfer is encrypted end to end and comes with a signed receipt showing exactly what you paid and what your family received.

Reach us through the Help center right away. If the money hasn't been collected yet, we can fix the details or cancel and refund it.

We're launching soon

Salo isn't open for transfers just yet — we're putting the final pieces in place. Check back soon.