Exchange rates at Dollar ranger
4 Reasons why Foreign currency exchange rangers are chosen.
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Valuable rates
At Dollar ranger, we have prepared our own system that does not pass through intermediaries.
Therefore, we have better rates than banks/airports and local exchangers. -
Speedy transactions!
At Dollar ranger, you can use our services all year around even on weekends and holidays.
All branches are in great locations within one-minute walk from the stations.
For currency exchange under 300,000JPY, no need to show ID and you can receive your currency within a minute. -
Safe transactions
At Dollar ranger, we have been in business for over 25 years trading in gift vouchers and tickets with many clients in the area.
We have many corporate customers which is also a proof of trust. -
Easy foreign exchange
Foreign currency exchange is possible for a minimum unit of 1, without restrictions.
Please do not hesitate to visit us even with a small amount of money for exchange!
Currency exchange at Dollar ranger has
“by far the best” rates comparing with
banks or airport exchange outlets.
In exchange offices at banks and airports, in most cases the exchange rate is announced with a handling fee of 3 to 4 yen per currency (depending on the store) attached to the publicly-traded foreign exchange rate.
On the other hand, Dollar ranger have their own distribution channels, so we can get you the best exchange rates comparing with other outlets!
1 yen’s difference goes a long way when exchanging currency at foreign exchange services which are common amongst travelers.
We have compared how much difference will occur when changing JPY to USD at airport exchange outlets or banks.
On the other hand, Dollar ranger have their own distribution channels, so we can get you the best exchange rates comparing with other outlets!
1 yen’s difference goes a long way when exchanging currency at foreign exchange services which are common amongst travelers.
We have compared how much difference will occur when changing JPY to USD at airport exchange outlets or banks.
| Exchange outlet | Store rates | Amount in USD | Amount in JPY | ||
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| Airport Exchangers | 116.39 | × | 1,000USD | = | 116,390円 |
| Regular Banks | 116.89 | × | 1,000USD | = | 116,890円 |
 Dollar ranger |
113.98 | × | 1,000USD | = | 113,980円 |
Exchange at Dollar rangers for:
2,410 JPY Cheaper!
Than exchanging at
Airport Exchangers
Than exchanging at
Airport Exchangers
2,910 JPY Cheaper!
Than exchanging at
Regular Banks
Than exchanging at
Regular Banks
Examine March 9, 2017
Even when exchanging 1000USD, there is this much difference depending on where you exchange your currency.
You can save between 2000-3000 JPY per 1000USD when using our service at Dollar ranger.
There is no difference in the money you receive, 1000USD is 1000USD wherever you go. So, it makes sense to save on the initial foreign currency exchange.
If you would like to save on your currency exchange, please visit us at Dollar ranger.
You can save between 2000-3000 JPY per 1000USD when using our service at Dollar ranger.
There is no difference in the money you receive, 1000USD is 1000USD wherever you go. So, it makes sense to save on the initial foreign currency exchange.
If you would like to save on your currency exchange, please visit us at Dollar ranger.
How to use our service
When buying currency
※When exchanging under 300,000 JPY, you may skip FLOW 2.
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Please bring along the JPY you would like to exchange
※We only accept JPY cash and do not accept credit cards.
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Please fill in the “Foreign Currency Exchange Request Form”
※Items to be filled in will differ depending on amount of exchange, please ask our staff if you have any questions.
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Please let us know the amount you wish to exchange
※When exchanging more than 300,000JPY worth of currency, you will need to provide ID (Check the following), so please have your ID prepared.
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You will receive your desired foreign currency on the spot
※Since you cannot cancel or change after exchanging the money, please confirm the Japanese Yen at the time of purchase, and please make sure to check your foreign currency on the spot upon delivery.
When selling currency
※When exchanging under 300,000 JPY, you may skip FLOW 2.
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Please bring the foreign currency that you wish to sell.
※We accept foreign currency notes that can be handled at each branch, please ask the branch of your choice for details. We do not accept credit cards.
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Please fill in the “Foreign Currency Exchange Request Form”
Depending on the amount you would like to exchange, you may have to fill out extra parts. Please ask staff if you have any questions.
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Please let us know the amount you wish to exchange
※When exchanging more than 300,000JPY worth of currency, you will need to provide ID (Check the following), so please have your ID prepared.
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You will receive Japanese Yen on the spot
※Since you cannot cancel or change after exchanging the money, please make sure to check the Japanese Yen you receive on the spot upon delivery.
List of Identification document that we accept
【Private customers】
- Japanese driver’s license
- Jyuki card(Citizen identification card)
- Passport
- Residence card
【corporates】
- Certificate of register or Seal certificate.(We will also need separate ID of the person in charge who comes to exchange currency.)
- Documents such as Articles of incorporation.(We will also need separate ID of the person in charge who comes to exchange currency.)
We may ask you to provide copies of the documents.
Please ask our staff for details.
Store information
Shinjuku Nishiguchi branch
- Location:
- 〒160-0023
1F, Kawayasu Building, 7-1-2 Nishi Shinjuku, Shinjuku ward, Tokyo - Closest station:
- 1 minute walk from D5 exit of “Shinjuku Nishiguchi station”, Tokyo metro line
2 minute walk from main entrance of “Seibu Shinjuku station”, Seibu Shinjuku line - Operating hours:
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- Weekdays
- 10：00～20：00
- Saturday
- 10：00～19：00
- Sundays and national holidays
- 10：00～19：00
- Regular holidays
- None（Excluding New Year's holidays）
- Store details/Check exchange rates
- Access to the Shinjuku Nishiguchi branch from “Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station”
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1. Go towards D5 exit of Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station. -
2. Turn left when you exit D5. -
3. Walk straight towards “Omoide Yokocho” intersection. -
4. You will see our sign as you approach the intersection. -
5.Shinjuku Nishiguchi Branch is located next to Pachinko Kaleido.
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Roppongi Branchs
- Location:
- 〒106-0032
1F, COCO Roppongi building, 3-11-10 Roppongi, Minato ward, Tokyo - Closest station:
- 10 seconds walk from No.5 exit of “Roppongi station”, Tokyo Metro Hibiya line, Metropolitan subway Ooedo line.
- Operating hours:
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- Weekdays
- 10：00～14：00、15：00～20：00
- Saturday
- 10：00～14：00、15：00～19：00
- Regular holidays
- Sundays・Public holidays/ New Year's holidays
- Store details/Check exchange rates
- Access to the Roppongi branch from “Roppongi Station”
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1. Walk towards “No.5 exit” of Roppongi station. -
2. Once you exit “No.5 exit”, you will see a Family mart. -
3. Roppongi Branch is located next to Family mart.
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Ginza 3chome branch
- Location:
- 〒104-0061
2-13 Ginza 3 chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo - Closest station:
- 10 seconds walk from C8 exit, “Ginza Station”, Tokyo Metro Ginza line, Marunouchi lone and Hibiya line.
- Operating hours:
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- Weekdays
- 10：00～20：00
- Saturday
- 10：00～19：00
- Sundays and national holidays
- 10：00～19：00
- Regular holidays
- None（Excluding New Year's holidays）
- Store details/Check exchange rates
- Access to Ginza 3chome branch from Ginza staion.
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1. Walk toward C8 exit of the Tokyo Metro Ginza -
2. When you get close to the exit you will see the toilets. -
3. “Ginza 3 Chome Branch” is located just outside of C8 exit.
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Tokyo station branch
- Location:
- 〒103-0028
9-8 Yaesu 1 chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo - Closest station:
- 1 Minute walk from Yaesu exit, “Tokyo Station”, JR lines, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi line.
- Operating hours:
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- Weekdays
- 9：00～20：00
- Saturday
- 9：00～18：00
- Sundays and national holidays
- 10：00～13：00、13：45〜17：00
- Regular holidays
- None（Excluding New Year's holidays）
- Store details/Check exchange rates
- Access from Tokyo station.
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1. Head towards exit 21 of the underground shopping complex. Walk out of Tokyo station <Chuo Yaesu guchi>. The entrance to the underground shopping complex is right out side this exit so walk down the stairs. -
2. Walk straight into the shopping complex. -
3. You will see the sign of <Shoya>, when you see this turn diagonally to the right. -
4. Take a left turn right after, take the path between <LUSH> and <EYE CARE WORLD>. -
5. Go straight and you will see <UNIQLO>, exit No.21 is right in front of UNIQLO -
6. Walk out of this exit and take the stairs on the right, -
7. our shop is just outside.
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Trading performance
- Many of my clients are overseas and regularly go on a business trip. I use this shop every time I go overseas.
- Many of my clients are overseas and regularly go on a business trip. I use this shop every time I go overseas.
It was great to be able to consult on the rates when exchanging a large amount, the process was smooth and speedy so we can use them with confidence.
I will keep using them.
- Their rates were much better than the rates we had got in our home country. We will use them again on our next trip.
- We came to Japan on a family trip. We did bring JPY with us but we didn’t have enough. When we were in Ginza, we found this shop right outside of the station and it caught our eye because it had a funny name. Their rates were much better than the rates we had got in our home country. We will use them again on our next trip.
- I walked by this shop by chance on the way back from my client’s meeting and noticed they had great rates. I decided to exchange my USD, their service was great too.
- I came to Japan on a business trip. I had to change plans for a sudden meeting with a client and was a little rushed at the time. I walked by this shop by chance on the way back from my client’s meeting and noticed they had great rates. I decided to exchange my USD, their service was great too.
- I will continue to use them because they exchange small amounts of foreign currency without hesitation.
- We used this service when decided to go on a trip to France with my friends. I checked on their website prior to use and decided to go with them because they had great rates
I did not plan to exchange that much so had hesitation using exchange services, but at this store they would accept small amounts too, I will be using them again!
Q&A
- What are your working hours?
Our stores are open every day, the business hours are as follows.
【Shinjuku Nishiguchi branch】
Weekdays 10:00～20:00 Saturday 10:00～19:00 Sundays and national holidays 10:00～19:00
【Roppongi Branch】
Weekdays 10:00～14:00、15:00～20:00 Saturday 10:00～14:00、15:00～19:00
【Ginza 3chome branch】
Weekdays 10:00～20:00 Saturday 10:00～19:00 Sundays and national holidays 10:00～19:00
【Tokyo station branch】
Weekdays 9:00～20:00 Saturday 9:00～18:00 Sundays and national holidays 10:00～13:00,13:45～17:00
- DO we need any other documents when we exchange currency?
When exchanging more than 300,000JPY worth of currency, you will need to provide ID (Check the following), so please have your ID prepared.
【Private customers】 ・Japanese driver’s license ・Jyuki card(Citizen identification card) ・Passport ・Residence card 【corporates】 ・Certificate of register or Seal certificate.(We will also need separate ID of the person in charge who comes to exchange currency.) ・Documents such as Articles of incorporation.(We will also need separate ID of the person in charge who comes to exchange currency.)
- Can we use credit cards?
We are very to announce that we do not take credit cards. We also do not deal with traveler’s checks and debit cards. We only take notes for our exchange (JPY or any other currencies).
- Are there any fees charged for currency exchange?
There are no hidden charges. Rates will be shown at each of our branches and the exchange will be made accordingly. There will be no extra charges than the rates displayed at the branches.
- Is there a maximum or minimum amount in currency exchange?
Although there is no minimum limit on exchange, we have set a maximum limit.
At our branches, we will limit the maximum amount of foreign currency exchange transactions by the same individual to 5 million Japanese yen according to the provision based on the revised criminal profit transfer prevention law.
Also, please note that coins will not be accepted as we will only deal with bank notes.
- Can you supply a receipt?
Yes we issue receipts. Please ask our staff if you need a receipt.
- Can I change multiple types of foreign currency at once?
Yes, you can. You will have to fill out extra forms depending on the number of currencies you want, but we do accept multiple currency exchange.
- The rates are different to what I saw on the website.
Foreign currency exchange rates are updated about three times a day. So, what you see on the website may not be the real-time rates.
Please note that we have different exchange rates for mail order and exchanges made at our branches. Please make sure you check the correct rates.
- Can you exchange coins?
We are very sorry but we only exchange notes at this time.
- Do you handle foreign currencies that are not displayed at the branches?
We are sorry but we only deal in currencies that are displayed at each of our branches. We are working to deal in extra currencies.
- How long will it take to have my currency exchanged?
Basically, it is possible to exchange money within a few minutes at our branches.
However, if you wish to exchange more than 300,000 JPY at one transaction, we will have to confirm your ID so it will take a few extra minutes. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
- Do you buy any foreign currency?
Currencies that we handle may vary depending on the branch. Please check the exchange rate list at your desired branch beforehand.
At our store, we use a banknote identification machine to check the bank notes. We buy all notes that are accepted by the identification machine but if the notes are dirty or warn down, it may not be accepted. If this is the case, we will not buy any notes that are rejected by the identification machine.
