Send Money to South Africa
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11.53ZAR
per 1 CAD · 26m ago
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21.95ZAR
per 1 GBP · 26m ago
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16.55ZAR
per 1 USD · 26m ago
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18.49ZAR
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CheckRate compares rand rates for transfers to South Africa from Canada, the UK, the US and Europe. Most transfers go to a bank account, and the large banks use universal branch codes, which makes the details easier to get right. Taptap Send pays only to bank accounts in South Africa; WorldRemit also lists cash pickup and mobile money, and Remitly lists cash pickup. LemFi does not list South Africa as a destination. Pick your sending currency above to see each route, including what our rate records show for it.
Rates shown are the latest checked by CheckRate. Always confirm the final rate and fees on the provider's platform before sending. CheckRate does not handle your money; we compare so you can decide.
How to use CheckRate
- 1Pick your sending currency above.
- 2Click Compare all providers to see live rates side by side.
- 3Enter your send amount to see the exact estimated receive amount.
- 4Open the provider you choose and confirm the final amount in its app before you pay.
Rates are latest checked. Not guaranteed final amounts. Always confirm on the provider's platform.
Frequently Asked Questions: Sending Money to South Africa
Which providers does CheckRate compare for sending money to South Africa?
From Canada (CAD): Taptap Send, Sendwave, Remitly, Pesa and Wise. From the UK (GBP): Taptap Send, Wise, Pesa, Remitly and Sendwave. From the US (USD): Taptap Send, Remitly, Wise, Sendwave and Pesa. From Europe (EUR): Taptap Send, Sendwave, Remitly, Pesa and Wise. A provider appears when its rate for that route has been collected within the last day, so the lists can change. CheckRate is not paid by these providers.
Which provider pays the most rand?
It depends on where you send from, and it changes. In CheckRate's records for the last 120 days (only days with at least three providers, Wise and promotional rates excluded), from Canada (CAD), Taptap Send had the highest standard rate on 36 of 75 days; from the UK (GBP), Pesa had the highest standard rate on 41 of 75 days; from the US (USD), Pesa had the highest standard rate on 50 of 75 days; from Europe (EUR), Pesa had the highest standard rate on 63 of 75 days. A transfer fee can change the order, so compare the amount received on the day you send.
What details do I need to send to a South African bank account?
The recipient's name, bank, account number and branch code. The large banks use universal branch codes: Absa 632005, FNB 250655, Standard Bank 051001, Nedbank 198765 and Capitec 470010. Taptap Send pays only to bank accounts in South Africa and says transfers typically take 1 to 2 business days. LemFi does not list South Africa as a destination.
How long does a transfer to South Africa take?
It depends on the provider and the payout method, and each provider shows its own estimate before you pay. Taptap Send says its South Africa transfers typically take 1 to 2 business days, and can take up to 2 more days to appear in the account. CheckRate does not measure delivery times.
Why do providers pay different amounts for the same transfer?
Each provider sets its own exchange rate, which is usually below the mid-market rate, and some add a transfer fee. CheckRate shows the estimated amount received after the fee we have on record, so you can compare like with like. The provider's app shows the final figure before you confirm.