How to deposit and buy crypto in Japan

The short answer

In Japan, MEXC publish an official way to fund an account: SWIFT. MEXC takes SWIFT deposits (Free · Within 1 business day) and pays withdrawals back to your bank (1–2 business days). Checked against official help pages on 2026-10-15.

Step by step

  1. Open an account on MEXC and complete identity verification (KYC).

  2. Deposit USD by SWIFT from a bank account in your own name.

  3. Buy BTC, ETH or any other coin on the spot market.

  4. To cash out, sell to USD and withdraw by SWIFT to your bank.

Methods by exchange

ExchangeBank depositBank withdrawal
MEXCSign up on MEXC
  • SWIFT1Free · Within 1 business day
  • SWIFT11–2 business days

FAQ

Which exchange is best for deposits and withdrawals in Japan?

MEXC is the first choice in Japan: SWIFT.

Sources

  1. How to Deposit and Withdraw USD on MEXCmexc.co · updated 2026-10-01 · checked 2026-10-15