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South Africa to Brazil money transfers compared

Compare the best deals on sending money from South Africa to Brazil. Get insights on the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best ZAR to BRL exchange rates.

Read on for the insights, analysis, and all you need to know about money transfers to Brazil from South Africa.

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Companies for transfers from South Africa to Brazil

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"Cambridge Currencies is a boutique UK-based currency broker helping clients send funds globally. Expect personable service & competitive rates from this new industry entrant."

Fees
No fees
Transfer Speed
0-5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 1.2%

"Cambridge Currencies is a boutique UK-based currency broker helping clients send funds globally. Expect personable service & competitive rates from this new industry entrant."

Fees
No fees
Transfer Speed
0-5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 1.2%

Best recommended: Cambridge Currencies

Cambridge Currencies is our top pick for sending Rand to Brazil.

Of the 6 money transfer providers tested and reviewed, Cambridge Currencies scored highly for its competitive rates and fees.

Cambridge Currencies appeared in 21.1% of South Africa to Brazil searches, and was the top rated company supporting ZAR to BRL transfers.

Make your South Africa to Brazil transfer using Cambridge Currencies for the best mix of cost and speed.

Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Brazil transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from South Africa to Brazil
Cambridge Currencies
Total number of ZA - BR providers
6
Average cheapest fees & rate
Cambridge Currencies
Average fastest transfer
Cambridge Currencies
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Cambridge Currencies
Best for debit card
Wise

Transfer consider from South Africa to Brazil

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and Brazil is paramount. Based on your specific transfer amount, the best way to send money to Brazil could change. Comparing ensures the best price for your needs.

For services allowing you to send Rand to Brazil we've compared 6 providers.

This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to Brazil from South Africa.

Overall, we rated Cambridge Currencies as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from South Africa to Brazil.

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Getting the best Rand-Brazilian Real exchange rate
3
Choose the right payment method
4
Financial regulators
5
Consider transfer limits
6
Consider how the money will be received
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations in Brazil

Cheapest way to transfer money from South Africa to Brazil: Cambridge Currencies

Cambridge Currencies is the cheapest way to send money to Brazil from South Africa out of the 6 companies compared.

Data collected over the past six months shows that Cambridge Currencies is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

This includes an average transfer fee of 0* ZAR an exchange rate for buying Brazilian Real with Rands that is 0.42% different to the mid-market rate.

If you want to secure the best rates on transfers from South Africa to Brazil, Cambridge Currencies will result in the most Brazilian Real received.

*The most common fee applied to ZAR-BRL by Cambridge Currencies, based on data from the past six months.

Fastest money transfers to Brazil from South Africa: Cambridge Currencies.

We tested 6 companies offering transfers from Rand to Brazil and Cambridge Currencies offered the quickest options.

Through our research, we found Cambridge Currencies to be the quickest way to send ZAR into Brazilian Real in 21.1% of instances. For fast transfers between ZAR and BRL, Cambridge Currencies is generally a good option.

Money transfers from South Africa to Brazil through Cambridge Currencies have an average fee of 0 ZAR.

To confirm that Cambridge Currencies was the 'fastest' option we compared 6 money transfer providers for overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Brazil. This was made up of depositing Rand to a money transfer account and transfer times to Brazil.

When sending quickly is a priority, Cambridge Currencies is our recommended choice for sending into Brazil from South Africa.

Transfer a large sum of money

When sending large amounts of Rand to Brazil it’s best to pick a company with higher maximum limits on exchange rates and send amounts.

From
6 money transfer companies compared, Cambridge Currencies is the best option for large transfers from South Africa to Brazil.

Whether it’s for property purchases, business or any other reason, sending large amounts of money from South Africa to Brazil can become expensive if you use a bank, or the wrong provider.

Cambridge Currencies is the top choice for sending large sums of money to Brazil from South Africa because they offer a strong service and competitive exchange rates.

Understanding the cost of transferring money to Brazil from South Africa

Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from Brazil to Brazil. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current ZAR-BRL mid-market rate is 0.3156 BRL per Rand. You will get more Brazilian Real for your Rands if you find a provider close to this number.

  • For context, over the last three months the ZAR-BRL mid-market rate has had a high of 0.3383, a low of 0.3089 and averaged 0.3204 BRL per Rand.

  • Across the 6 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Cambridge Currencies.

  • Unless fees are unusually high, the exchange rate you receive on converting ZAR to BRL will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Rands to Brazil.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Cambridge Currencies at an average of 0 ZAR per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Brazilian Real eventually received in Brazil. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from South Africa will result in more money received in Brazil.

Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rand and Brazilian Real

Timing is essential for transferring money between ZAR and BRL. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much BRL you get for your ZAR.

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
0.315628 
BRL

The recent trends between the currencies are:

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from ZAR to BRL has moved slightly. On average, it was 0.3204.

  • During this same period,there was a high of 0.3383, and a low of 0.3089.

  • Cambridge Currencies, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Brazil offers an exchange rate that is only 0.41% above the mid-market rate.

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Payment methods available to fund your South Africa to
Brazil transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from South Africa to Brazil.

    Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Cambridge Currencies for transfers from South Africa to Brazil allows you to benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


    On average, Cambridge Currencies is the best provider for bank transfers of the 6 we tested when sending ZAR to Brazil.

    With an average fee of ZAR0 to send money from South Africa to Brazil, Cambridge Currencies offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from South Africa to Brazil with a prepaid or a debit card is very simple with Wise.


    Wise is a leader in card payments for transfers from South Africa to Brazil, competing among a total of 6 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to transferring money with a credit card from South Africa to Brazil, emerges as our top choice of the 6 companies offering this service.

    Beware 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 instead.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Brazil 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 Brazil.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to BRL.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.