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Send money from United States to South Africa
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
"Key Currency offers a personal service with a dedicated account manager. There are no transfer limits or fees which is perfect for larger send amounts."
"Currencyflow is a modern FX broker backed by industry veterans with 30+ years of currency trading experience. Contact the UK-based team for a free quote."
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"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"Currencies Direct have over 30 years of global money transfer expertise. Award winning service with a TrustPilot rating of 4.9. Lock-in rates for the future or trade 24/7 on web or mobile."
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."
"Securely send money to and from 150+ countries and 20+ currencies. Same-day transfers avaialble on most major currencies."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
BarclaysRecipient gets (ZAR)R 118,593.96Not recommended
PayPalRecipient gets (ZAR)R 112,894.72Not recommended
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
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Overall best option: Wise
Of the 16 companies that support USD to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Sending 7,000 USD to ZAR will cost you $52.83 in fees, and you will receive 121,742.21 ZAR. The delivery time usually is within a week, but can be longer depending when you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send US Dollars to South Africa using Wise.
Compare for the best deal on your United States to South Africa transfer
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Don't spend more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to compare rates on money transfers from the United States to South Africa.
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Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be heading to South Africa.
Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from United States to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between the United States and South Africa is paramount. Based on your specific transfer amount, the best way to send money to South Africa could change. Comparing ensures the best price for your needs.
For services allowing you to send US Dollar to South Africa we've compared 16 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from the United States.
Overall, we rated Wise as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from the United States to South Africa.
Cheapest way to send money to South Africa from the United States: Key Currency
They offer a fee of 0 USD and exchange rate between USD-ZAR that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate.
In comparison, Key Currency is 0.01% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure affordable and great rates on a USD to South Africa transfer, Key Currency is our recommended choice.
Fastest way to send money to South Africa from the United States: Currencyflow
The transfer time is minutes - 24 hours with Currencyflow for a $7,000 transfer, but it will depend on the time, day of the week, and the amount you send.
A USD-Rand transfer through Currencyflow comes with a 0 USD fee (based on a $7,000 transfer).
To ensure Currencyflow was the 'fastest' option we compared 16 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from the United States to South Africa and is a combination of depositing US Dollar, transfer times to South Africa and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.
When speed is a priority, Currencyflow is the top choice for sending into South Africa from the United States.
Need to make a large transfer?
Wise is the best option for large transfers of the 16 providers compared.
While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send USD from the United States to South Africa, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of transferring money from United States to South Africa
The total cost of money transfers from United States to South Africa is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for USD-ZAR is currently 17.6054 ZAR per US Dollar. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more Rand for your US Dollars.
To give a historic average, over the last 7 days the USD-ZAR mid-market rate has been 17.7014 ZAR per US Dollar, this has had a high of 17.8775 and a low of 17.518.
From the 16 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rate on transfers to South Africa and the United States.
Generally, the exchange rate you receive on converting USD to ZAR will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending US Dollars to South Africa.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Key Currency, just 0 USD per transfer. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.
Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in Rand. Simply, the higher the amount received in the United States, the lower the cost of sending from South Africa.
Finding the best exchange rate for US Dollar to Rand
Timing is essential for sending money between USD and ZAR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your USD.
Over the last week, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from USD to ZAR averaged 17.7014 ZAR.
The highest value recorded was 17.8775 ZAR, while the lowest was 17.518 ZAR.
There are currently 16 providers offering transfers between the United States and South Africa close to this rate
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United States to South Africa money transfer payment methods
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the best payment method for money transfers from the United States to South Africa.
A money transfer company like Key Currency offer bank transfers between the United States and South Africa with lower fees and better exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.
On average, Key Currency is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 16 we tested when sending USD to South Africa.
Key Currency has a fee of 0 USD for money transfersfrom the United States to South Africa. Overall, they offer a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from the United States to South Africa with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with Xe.
Xe is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from the United States to South Africa, competing among a total of 16 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
We recommend avoiding credit cards where possible due to a lack of support and high fees.If you have to use a credit card, we recommend comparing your options to find the company with the lowest fees.
Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can result in a fee being charged by your card issuer as it is considered as a cash advance. That's why we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between South Africa and United States.
Our comparison engine and algorithms evaluate providers based on over 25 factors, including transfer fees, ease of use, exchange rates, mobile apps, transfer times & customer support.
We also consider how these services are rated on platforms like TrustPilot, AppStore, and Google Play, giving you a comprehensive view of what to expect.
This thorough analysis helps you get the best available deal - every time you want to move money from United States to South Africa.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send USD to ZAR.
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