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"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."
"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."
"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."
Overall best way: Lumon
Lumon scored the highest of the 8 money transfer companies supporting ZAR to BWP transfers.
In total, Lumon appeared in 85.2% of South Africa to Botswana searches.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, we advise using Lumon for your South Africa to Botswana transfer.
Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Botswana transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Our live comparison tool will give you the best rates for sending money from South Africa to Botswana.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between South Africa and Botswana.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Botswana.
Summary of recent searches
Sending money from South Africa to Botswana considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and Botswana is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 8 providers that offer services for sending Rand to Botswana.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Botswana from South Africa.
Whilst we rate Lumon as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from South Africa to Botswana.
Cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Botswana: Lumon
Our data shows, over the past six months, that Lumon is 0% than the second-best option when sending via a bank transfer.
This measure includes an average fee of 0* ZAR and a ZAR-BWP exchange rate for international transfers that is 1% different to the mid-market rate.
Securing the best rates on a ZAR to Botswana transfer can be done with Lumon but you can always search for your specific amount.
*The most common fee applied by Lumon when sending ZAR-BWP, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money from South Africa to Botswana: Lumon.
Data from the last six months shows Lumon to be the quickest way to send money from South Africa to Pula in 63.3% of searches. For fast transfers between ZAR and BWP, Lumon comes highly recommended.
Using Lumon for fast transfers from South Africa to Botswana has an average fee of 0 ZAR.
Within our comparison we looked at the 8 money transfer providers offering transfers from South Africa to Botswana. Within this we looked at overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Botswana after depositing Rand to a money transfer account.
When faster money transfers are a priority, Lumon is our recommended choice for sending into Botswana from South Africa.
Sending large amounts of money
Of the 8 companies compared, Lumon has the strongest option for large transfers from South Africa to Botswana.
Whatever the reason, sending bigger sums of money can be costly if you get a bad exchange rate from Rand to Pula.
The Lumon rate makes them great for large transfers between Botswana and South Africa.
Understanding the cost of sending money to Botswana from South Africa
The cost of sending money from Botswana to Botswana, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate determines a mid-price for buying currency. The current mid-market rate from ZAR-BWP is 0.7522 BWP per Rand.
Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 0.7522 as possible will ensure more Pula received when transferring.
For context, the ZAR-BWP mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.7461 BWP per Rand. This includes a high of 0.7599, and low of 0.7223.
Lumon currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from South Africa to Botswana.
For the most part the ZAR-BWP exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending ZAR to Botswana.
Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Lumon currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Botswana from South Africa, averaging 0 ZAR over the last 6 months. Although this does include large transfers as well, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The amount received in Pula is the amount you started with, minus the amount you paid in the exchange and fees.
The better deal you get on exchanging Rands to BWP, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in Botswana.
Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rand and Pula
Timing is essential for transferring money between ZAR and BWP. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much BWP you get for your ZAR.
The recent trends between the currencies are:
Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from ZAR to BWP has moved slightly. On average, it was 0.7461.
During this same period,there was a high of 0.7599, and a low of 0.7223.
Lumon, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Botswana offers an exchange rate that is only 1% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment options for South Africa to Botswana money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from South Africa to Botswana.
By using a money transfer company such as Lumon for transfers from South Africa to Botswana, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.
Lumon is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 8 we compared for transfers from ZAR into Botswana.With an average fee of 0 ZAR to send money from South Africa to Botswana, Lumon offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from South Africa to Botswana with a debit or a prepaid card is available through .
is a one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from South Africa to Botswana. This cost is against a total of 8 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from South Africa to Botswana, emerges as our top choice of the 8 companies offering this service.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Botswana and South Africa.
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 South Africa to Botswana.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to BWP.
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