Of the 3 companies we compared, Currencies Direct is the cheapest for sending SAR to South Africa, while Currencies Direct is the fastest. Sending SAR 50,000 with Currencies Direct gets your recipient 211,280 ZAR.
To get the most ZAR, deposit money with bank transfer, and withdraw via bank deposit.
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| Based on 50,000 SAR transfer Best companies for SAR/ZAR transfersAll money transfer offers for SAR/ZAR transfers, sorted by most ZAR received. The first two offers may be sponsored promotions. Some offers here pay us a commission. | |||
| Promoted  Key Currency Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 4.1892 ZAR +0.25% vs mid-market | Recipient gets R 209,459.34 Minutes - 3 days | |
Ways to receive money in South Africa with Key Currency when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 3 days Free1 SAR = 4.1892 ZAR R 209,459.34You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
| Promoted  Regency FX Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 4.1883 ZAR +0.27% vs mid-market | Recipient gets R 209,417.34 Minutes - 24 hours | |
Ways to receive money in South Africa with Regency FX when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours Free1 SAR = 4.1883 ZAR R 209,417.34You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
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 Currencies Direct Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 4.2256 ZAR -0.62% vs mid-market | Recipient gets R 211,280.00 Minutes - 24 hours | |
Ways to receive money in South Africa with Currencies Direct when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours Free1 SAR = 4.2256 ZAR R 211,280.00You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
| Exclusive: Special Rate for 1st Transfer Key Currency Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 4.1892 ZAR +0.25% vs mid-market | Recipient gets R 209,459.34 Minutes - 3 days | |
Ways to receive money in South Africa with Key Currency when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 3 days Free1 SAR = 4.1892 ZAR R 209,459.34You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
| Exclusive: First Transfer Deal Regency FX Pay via Bank transfer | Fee SAR 0.00 1 SAR = 4.1883 ZAR +0.27% vs mid-market | Recipient gets R 209,417.34 Minutes - 24 hours | |
Ways to receive money in South Africa with Regency FX when paying by bank transfer. MethodFee & ratesRecipient gets Bank depositMinutes - 24 hours Free1 SAR = 4.1883 ZAR R 209,417.34You paySAR 50,000.00 | |||
| How Our Results Work Mid-market rate: 1 SAR = 4.199686 ZAR Updates every 60 minutes. | |||
Transfer details
For a one-off transfer to South Africa, I suggest picking the cheapest option which is Currencies Direct.
On a 50,000 SAR transfer, Currencies Direct delivers the most ZAR.
The best option will change depending on how much you actually send, so I suggest to get the best SAR/ZAR rate.
You have 1 methods to fund your transfer: bank transfer.
Most companies will accept mada card for funding, but double check when signing up.
When registering with a new company, you will need to verify your account.
You'll need your Iqama to register and to send.
3 companies send money from Saudi Arabia to South Africa, using broker and multi-currency account and other options.
Very large transfers
A currency broker can help with timing the exchange rate and paperwork on a large transfer to South Africa from Saudi Arabia.
Currencies Direct charges an exchange-rate markup of around -0.62% with no fees and gives you someone to contact throughout the transfer.
You will need your Iqama, salary certificate and source-of-funds documents beforehand.
Paying suppliers and contractors
Holding multiple currencies
Currencies Direct lets you hold SAR and ZAR in one account and swap them when you need.
Converting SAR 50,000 will get you 211,280 ZAR with Currencies Direct.
This is useful if you are getting paid from South Africa, making recurring payments in ZAR, or frequently travelling to South Africa.
Another option is a foreign-currency account at your bank or an overseas account.
With Currencies Direct, paying by bank transfer and receiving through bank deposit is the cheapest combination. Sending SAR 50,000 gives your recipient 211,280 ZAR.
For payment, choose bank transfer.
The recipient can collect ZAR using bank deposit.
You pay ﷼50,000.00
R211,280
Cheapest
Here are a few things to consider when making money transfers from Saudi Arabia to South Africa.
I would suggest starting with these companies unless you have special needs (like specific funding or receiving options):
Cheapest:
Currencies Direct, paid by bank transfer with bank deposit in South Africa. Your recipient gets 211,280 ZAR, which is 0.86% more than the next option.
Fastest:
Currencies Direct, funded by bank transfer with bank deposit for the payout. It delivers 211,280 ZAR in minutes - 24 hours.
SAMA's rules for licensed money-transfer centres link an individual customer's limit to documented monthly income.
The rule caps transfers at the monthly salary or SAR 50,000 per month, whichever is lower, with an annual limit of SAR 500,000 where income is proved.
That does not mean every money transfer app will let you send the full amount as they can set their own limits.
SARIE and mada card can be used inside Saudi Arabia only
A wallet or transfer company may use it to collect your payment, but a licensed cross-border service still handles the transfer internally using local rails or internal network of bank accounts.
Only use a bank, wallet, exchange business or remittance centre licensed by the Saudi Central Bank.
Do not hand money to an informal dealer because their rate looks better.
Check the recipient details before paying and keep the receipt.
If the company does not resolve a held or failed transfer, raise the complaint through SAMA Cares.
Comparing the rate matters because the same SAR amount can produce a different ZAR payout.
Mid-market rate:1 SAR = 4.197515 ZAR
We track 3 SAMA-licensed companies sending SAR to South Africa, with rates refreshed in real time on live comparisons.
The riyal is fixed to the dollar, so we compare on what lands in ZAR, along with the fee and the ways to pay and collect.
Each one goes through our review first.
Any tax information is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax advice. Speak to a qualified tax adviser about your circumstances.
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