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USD/JPY Spread Comparison

USD/JPY is the second most traded currency pair globally and the most liquid Asian session pair. It is sensitive to BOJ policy, US yields, and risk sentiment shifts. Spreads are typically 0.1-1.2 pips across the brokers we track.

Brokers tracked
15
Cheapest spread
0 pips
Most expensive
2.5 pips
Cost gap
N/A

USD/JPY Spreads by Broker

Data: Sep 17, 2026
#BrokerMarketAccountSpread (pips)Type
1PepperstoneAustraliaRazor0pipsvariable
2BlackBull MarketsWorldwideStandard0.1pipsvariable
3AxiAustraliaPro0.5pipsvariable
4IG MarketsUKStandard0.7pipsvariable
5CMC MarketsUKStandard0.7pipsvariable
6SpreadexUKSpread Bet0.7ptsvariable
7IG GroupWorldwideStandard0.7pipsvariable
8Saxo BankWorldwideVIP0.9pipsvariable
9PepperstoneUKStandard1pipsvariable
10easyMarketsWorldwideStandard1pipsfixed
11PepperstoneWorldwideStandard1pipsvariable
12XTBUKStandard1.1pipsvariable
13OANDAWorldwideStandard1.4pipsvariable
14SwissquoteWorldwidePrime1.5pipsvariable
15XMWorldwideStandard2.5pipsvariable

Spreads are indicative and updated daily from broker pricing pages. Raw/ECN accounts include commission. Standard accounts are commission-free.

Why the USD/JPY spread matters

USD/JPY moves most during Tokyo open and overlaps with London and New York sessions. It is the key pair for yen carry trades. A tight spread matters especially for carry trade entries and exits where timing precision reduces slippage cost.

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