However, they may be denied on the basis of foreign nationality.
Yes, go to your local bank. Explain the problem to the greeter and they will guide you through the process. The inspection will take some time depending on how busy they are. As long as everything is legit, they’ll replace it.
A whole bill with a tear is no problem. Just use it anywhere.
If it’s slightly damaged, you can just tape it I think? with clear tape. There’s a whole bit about this in a famous mystery novel.
But if it’s just a tear you can “launder” it by buying an onigiri at a conbini with it
Bank of Japan actually has a guide on how much tear and how much can you get exchange. It has nice pictures of the teared note as well.
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If it is more than two-thirds, the full amount.
However, they may be denied on the basis of foreign nationality.
Yes, go to your local bank. Explain the problem to the greeter and they will guide you through the process. The inspection will take some time depending on how busy they are. As long as everything is legit, they’ll replace it.
A whole bill with a tear is no problem. Just use it anywhere.
If it’s slightly damaged, you can just tape it I think? with clear tape. There’s a whole bit about this in a famous mystery novel.
But if it’s just a tear you can “launder” it by buying an onigiri at a conbini with it
Bank of Japan actually has a guide on how much tear and how much can you get exchange. It has nice pictures of the teared note as well.
[https://www.boj.or.jp/about/services/bn/sonsyo.htm](https://www.boj.or.jp/about/services/bn/sonsyo.htm)
– more than 2/3, full amount
– between 2/5 – 2/3, half amount
– less than 2/5, not valid
Just feed the damage bill into a machine for like Ramen or Suica charge and be rid of it.
I had some bills that were mega fucked up from water damage, they’re 7-11’s problem now
I use these types of banknotes to top up my suica with, they never get rejected somehow so that’s my go-to solution.