KakoBuy vs HipoBuy
KakoBuy wins on more of the numbers we measured. KakoBuy costs less when you top up (+12.4% vs +16.1% over the real exchange rate). To the UK: KakoBuy is cheaper (¥186.8 ≈ $28 vs ¥251.36 ≈ $37). To the US: KakoBuy is cheaper (¥471.4 ≈ $70 vs ¥566.88 ≈ $84).
| KakoBuy | HipoBuy | |
|---|---|---|
| Exchange rate (best way to pay) | card: +12.4% | any: +16.1% |
| 2 kg to the UK | ¥186.8 ≈ $28, 6-12 days (UK air direct) | ¥251.36 ≈ $37, 7-13 days (Royal Mail) |
| 2 kg to the US | ¥471.4 ≈ $70, 2-6 days (UPS duty-free, the fastest here) | ¥566.88 ≈ $84, 6-11 days (FedEx) |
| 2 kg to Poland | ¥293 ≈ $44, 7-20 days (Europe tariffless line) | ¥303.15 ≈ $45, 8-12 days (DPD) |
| 2 kg to Germany | ¥279.45 ≈ $42, 8-12 days (DHL line) | ¥217.05 ≈ $32, 10-16 days (DHL) |
| Service fee | 0 | unclear: help page says free, the terms say 8% |
| Free QC photos | yes, number not stated | 3 |
| Free storage | 100 days | 90 days |
| Trustpilot | 4.2 (299 reviews) | score hidden by Trustpilot (750 reviews) |
| Status | KakoBuy is taking orders (checked 19 October 2026). | HipoBuy is taking orders (checked 19 October 2026). |
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Is KakoBuy better than HipoBuy?
KakoBuy wins on more of the numbers we measured. KakoBuy costs less when you top up (+12.4% vs +16.1% over the real exchange rate). To the UK: KakoBuy is cheaper (¥186.8 ≈ $28 vs ¥251.36 ≈ $37). To the US: KakoBuy is cheaper (¥471.4 ≈ $70 vs ¥566.88 ≈ $84).
Is KakoBuy or HipoBuy cheaper to the UK?
For a 2 kg parcel measured on 29 September 2026: KakoBuy ¥186.8 ≈ $28 (6-12 days, UK air direct line), HipoBuy ¥251.36 ≈ $37 (7-13 days, Royal Mail line).
Is KakoBuy or HipoBuy cheaper to the US?
For a 2 kg parcel measured on 29 September 2026: KakoBuy ¥471.4 ≈ $70 (2-6 days, UPS duty-free, the fastest here line), HipoBuy ¥566.88 ≈ $84 (6-11 days, FedEx line).
Is KakoBuy or HipoBuy cheaper to Poland?
For a 2 kg parcel measured on 29 September 2026: KakoBuy ¥293 ≈ $44 (7-20 days, Europe tariffless line line), HipoBuy ¥303.15 ≈ $45 (8-12 days, DPD line).
Is KakoBuy or HipoBuy cheaper to Germany?
For a 2 kg parcel measured on 29 September 2026: KakoBuy ¥279.45 ≈ $42 (8-12 days, DHL line line), HipoBuy ¥217.05 ≈ $32 (10-16 days, DHL line).
Prices and fees: measured by GRAILS on 29 September 2026 with the same 2 kg parcel and the same ¥200 top-up at every agent; shipping prices change often, so check the agent's own quote before you pay. Status: checked every day. KakoBuy, LitBuy, HipoBuy and Sugargoo pay GRAILS a commission when you sign up through our links; that does not change these numbers. GRAILS sells nothing and is not an agent.