PHP to JPY today: Philippine peso to Japanese yen
₱1 = 2.52 JPY, so ₱1,000 buys 2,519.25 JPY and ₱10,000 buys 25,192.48 JPY at the official rate. At BPI's selling rate of ₱0.4071 (2 Oct 2026, 4:19 PM), the same ₱10,000 buys 24,563.99 JPY. A year earlier ₱1,000 bought 2,524.61 JPY; the peso is weaker against the Japanese yen by 0.2%. Next: compare the bank columns below and buy where your pesos go furthest; branches and money changers are listed on the offices by province page.
Rate: BSP Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin, 2 Oct 2026. Working: ₱1,000 ÷ ₱0.3969 per JPY = 2,519.25 JPY, where US$0.006326 per JPY × ₱62.7480 per US$ = ₱0.3969.
1 JPY = ₱0.3969 · ₱1 = 2.5192 JPY · official rate (BSP bulletin), 2 Oct 2026
The converter applies the 2 Oct 2026 rate with no spread. Next: compare bank selling rates or see what common peso amounts buy.
What your pesos buy in JPY
| Pesos | Official rate | At BPI | At Metrobank |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₱100 | 251.92 | 245.64 | 250.06 |
| ₱500 | 1,259.62 | 1,228.20 | 1,250.31 |
| ₱1,000 | 2,519.25 | 2,456.40 | 2,500.63 |
| ₱5,000 | 12,596.24 | 12,281.99 | 12,503.13 |
| ₱10,000 | 25,192.48 | 24,563.99 | 25,006.25 |
| ₱20,000 | 50,384.96 | 49,127.98 | 50,012.50 |
| ₱50,000 | 125,962.40 | 122,819.95 | 125,031.26 |
| ₱100,000 | 251,924.80 | 245,639.89 | 250,062.52 |
JPY received for each peso amount at the 2 Oct 2026 official rate. Bank columns use each bank's posted selling rate (2 Oct 2026, 4:19 PM; 2 Oct 2026, 9:09 AM).
Buying JPY at a Philippine bank
BPI sells at ₱0.4071 and buys at ₱0.3876, so on ₱50,000 its spread costs about ₱1,226.88; Metrobank sells at ₱0.3999 and buys at ₱0.3942, so on ₱50,000 its spread costs about ₱358.90. Board rates are posted during the day while the official rate reflects the previous trading day, so a bank can sell slightly below the official figure on a day the peso has strengthened.
| Bank, as of | Buys JPY (transfer) | Sells JPY | Buy-sell spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BPI2 Oct 2026, 4:19 PM | ₱0.3876 | ₱0.4071 | ₱0.0195 (4.91%) |
| Metrobank2 Oct 2026, 9:09 AM | ₱0.3942 | ₱0.3999 | ₱0.005700 (1.44%) |
Pesos per 1 JPY, as each bank posts them; official rate ₱0.3969. Columns a listed bank does not publish are left out.
Next: for cash, find a bank branch or BSP-registered money changer on the offices by province page.
The peso against the Japanese yen
| Period to 2 Oct 2026 | ₱1,000 bought, start | Best | Worst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 days | 2,568.05 JPY2 Sep 2026 | 2,568.052 Sep 2026 | 2,445.5914 Sep 2026 |
| 90 days | 2,615.06 JPY3 Jul 2026 | 2,657.4530 Jul 2026 | 2,445.5914 Sep 2026 |
| 365 days | 2,524.61 JPY2 Oct 2025 | 2,714.4426 Feb 2026 | 2,445.5914 Sep 2026 |
JPY that ₱1,000 bought at the official rate on each date.
Paying or sending pesos abroad in JPY
For tuition, rent or a family member abroad, a bank wire or a remittance app converts your pesos at its own rate. Ask for the JPY amount that will arrive and compare it with the official figure above: ₱20,000 should land close to 50,384.96 JPY before fees. Next, for money coming the other way: JPY to PHP, with what remittance firms charge.
Cash for a trip: buy at a bank or a BSP-registered money changer, listed by town on the remittance and money changer offices page. For tax, a business converts JPY amounts at the BSP rate on the transaction day (BIR RMC 12-2024).
PHP to JPY questions
How much is ₱5,000 in JPY?
₱5,000 ÷ ₱0.3969 = 12,596.24 JPY at the 2 Oct 2026 rate; ₱25,000 is 62,981.20 JPY. A bank or money changer gives fewer yen, because its selling rate includes a spread.
What is the BPI and Metrobank selling rate for JPY today?
BPI: ₱0.4071 per JPY (2 Oct 2026, 4:19 PM); Metrobank: ₱0.3999 per JPY (2 Oct 2026, 9:09 AM). The official rate for 2 Oct 2026 is ₱0.3969. Board rates are indicative and can change during the day; the branch gives the final rate.
Is the peso stronger or weaker against the Japanese yen than three months ago?
Weaker. On 3 Jul 2026, ₱1,000 bought 2,615.06 JPY; on 2 Oct 2026 it buys 2,519.25 JPY.
Which JPY rate does the BIR use for tax?
Under RMC 12-2024, JPY transactions are converted straight to pesos at the BSP rate on the transaction day; the old practice of converting through the US dollar first is superseded.