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Send money from South Africa to Brazil
"Western Union agents help you send money from a wide variety of countries. Find a local branch near you to deposit cash and send your funds abroad."
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash abroad."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
HSBCRecipient gets (BRL)R$1,290.88Not recommended
Alternative for South Africa to Brazil
While you can’t send ZAR to BRL with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
"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."
The best way to send ZAR to Brazil is through a cash transfer with MoneyGram.
MoneyGram offers broad coverage across South Africa and Brazil, making it a reliable option.
Transfer fees vary depending on the branch and the amount you send, but you can generally expect to pay around 3 ZAR per 4,300 ZAR transferred.
Before sending, check which deposit options are available in your area. In many cases, you can fund your transfer online in ZAR, while the recipient collects BRL in cash at a local branch.
If you’re looking for alternatives, MoneyGram also offers competitive cash pickup services.
Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Brazil transfer
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Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from South Africa to Brazil
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 3 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to Brazil from South Africa.
Overall, we rated Western Union Agent 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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The cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Brazil is a cash transfer via Western Union.
The cheapest way to send money to Brazil from South Africa is via a cash transfer through a Western Union Agent.
While cash transfers are usually more expensive than online options, our analysis of hundreds of money transfer companies shows that very few services currently support ZAR/BRL transfers online.
The total cost of your transfer includes both the transfer fee (around 3 ZAR per 4,300 ZAR) and an exchange rate markup.
Ultimately, the exact price will depend on your location, payment method, and transfer amount.
The cheapest way to to send money to Brazil from South Africa is via PayPal P2P Transfer
The coverage of ZAR/BRL transfer options is very limited, therefore, PayPal’s P2P transfer service is one of the cheaper options you have, along with cash transfer via Western Union and MoneyGram.
With PayPals P2P transfer, the main cost is the conversion between currencies, which can go as high as % on top of the mid market rate, as well as a ZAR transfer fee.
You can also opt to use a cash transfer via MoneyGram or Western Union, which are cheaper in some cases (depending on the amount, deposit method, and your branch).
Transfer a large sum of money
From 3 money transfer companies compared, Western Union Agent 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.
Western Union Agent 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 0.311 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 7 days the ZAR-BRL mid-market rate has had a high of 0.311, a low of 0.3094 and averaged 0.3101 BRL per Rand.
Across the 3 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Western Union Agent.
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. Western Union Agent charges 3 ZAR per transfer, which is currently the best deal on transfers to Brazil. 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.
The recent trends between the currencies are:
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from ZAR to BRL has moved slightly. On average, it was 0.3101.
During this same period,there was a high of 0.311, and a low of 0.3094.
Western Union Agent, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Brazil offers 0.2955 BRL per ZAR which is only 5% 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 Western Union Agent 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, Western Union Agent is the best provider for bank transfers of the 3 we tested when sending ZAR to Brazil.
With a fee of ZAR3 to send money from South Africa to Brazil, Western Union Agent 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 Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is a leader in card payments for transfers from South Africa to Brazil, competing among a total of 3 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
We recommend avoiding credit card deposits as it usually means taking a cash advance and using it for the deposit. Instead, use a bank transfer or a debit card deposit to save on fees.
If you have to, we recommend running a comparison to find the best deal for your transfer.
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 and review methodology.
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