Know the route.
Know the total.
A practical guide to what is paid, how JBA calculates its service fee and which charges are confirmed after the auction.
From winning bid to Japan settlement
One complete example, using a ¥1,000,000 winning bid and a 4% auction-house fee. Actual auction-house charges vary by auction and lot.
JBA service fee = upstream payable × your membership rate. It is then added to the upstream payable amount.
Japan settlement subtotal¥1,258,400
Japan settlement subtotal¥1,235,520
Japan settlement subtotal¥1,224,080
Japan settlement subtotal¥1,201,200
Three clear payment stages
Charges are not collected all at once. Each request is issued only when that stage is confirmed.
Membership
Joining fee, first monthly fee and refundable security deposit, after approval and before account activation.
Auction settlement
Winning bid, auction-house charges, Japanese consumption tax, JBA service fee and any confirmed Japan-side costs.
International delivery
Carrier freight, insurance and any approved handling after the parcel, destination and service are confirmed.
Charges confirmed separately
These amounts depend on the actual parcel, payment route and destination. They are shown before the relevant payment or dispatch.
Auction-side postage and packing are billed at the actual amount × 1.05 and settled after the upstream invoice is available.
Quoted by destination, carrier, parcel size, actual or volumetric weight, value and product restrictions.
Japan Post EMS rates ↗3% of the insured value for eligible door-to-door shipments, subject to the confirmed policy terms and exclusions.
The customer bears sending-bank, intermediary-bank, receiving-bank and currency-conversion charges.
Choose the level that fits
Application is free. Plan eligibility and activation remain subject to review.
| Plan details | Standard10% service fee | Gold8% service fee | Platinum7% service fee | VIP5% service fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joining fee | $100 | $300 | $500 | $1,000 |
| Monthly membership | $49 | $79 | $129 | $199 |
| Refundable security deposit | $1,500 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial buying limit | $7,500 | $15,000 | $30,000 | $50,000 |
| Lots per auction | 20 | 50 | 100 | Unlimited |
| Dealer support | Email & chat | Priority | Dedicated |
Amounts shown in USD are plan references; settlement is ultimately calculated in Japanese yen. The buying limit is generally five times the refundable security deposit. Payment is due within 24 hours of the confirmed payment request. The final invoice controls where an estimate differs.
Ask first, or begin your application.
Tell us your destination and what you source. We will explain the relevant plan, auction route and expected charges.