How to send money to Cameroon from South Africa with the best ZAR-XAF rate
Compare the best ways to send money from South Africa to Cameroon. Explore the fastest, cheapest, and most reliable providers with the best ZAR to XAF exchange rates.
Read on for the best deals, expert information, and all you need to send money to Cameroon from South Africa.
Transferring the other way? Send XAF from Cameroon to South Africa instead.
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash 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."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
"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."
"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."
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Alternative for South Africa to Cameroon
While you can’t send ZAR to XAF with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
"Over 15 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Over 15 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
"Over 15 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
Overall best way: Western Union Agent
Western Union Agent scored the highest of the 4 money transfer companies supporting ZAR to XAF transfers.
For example, sending 4,300 ZAR to XAF will cost you R129 in fees, and you will receive 129,021.21 XAF. The delivery time usually is minutes - 5 days, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, we suggest using Western Union Agent for your South Africa to Cameroon transfer.
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Sending money from South Africa to Cameroon considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and Cameroon is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 4 providers that offer services for sending Rand to Cameroon.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Cameroon from South Africa.
Whilst we rate Western Union Agent as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from South Africa to Cameroon.
Cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Cameroon: Mukuru
We found that Mukuru fees were 301.00000000000006 ZAR per transfer, and customers would expect an exchange rate between ZAR-XAF that is 1% different to the mid-market rate
Against the others tested, Mukuru is 1.99% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure a cheap way to transfer ZAR to Cameroon, Mukuru is our recommendation.
Fastest way to send money to Cameroon from South Africa: PayPal App (P2P Transfer)
For example, if you send 4,300 ZAR with PayPal App (P2P Transfer) to Cameroon, the transfer time is minutes based on our data.
Smaller transfers to Cameroon will likely be quicker, while larger transfers can take slightly longer.
A ZAR-CFA Franc BEAC transfer through PayPal App (P2P Transfer) comes with a 172 ZAR fee.
To ensure PayPal App (P2P Transfer) was the 'fastest' option we compared 4 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Cameroon and is a combination of depositing Rand, transfer times to Cameroon and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.
When speed is a priority, PayPal App (P2P Transfer) is the top choice for sending into Cameroon from South Africa.
Send large sums of money abroad with Currencies Direct
From the 4 options we compared, Currencies Direct offers the strongest all-round option for large transfers to Cameroon from South Africa.
Whatever the reason, sending large sums of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from CFA Franc BEACs to CFA Franc BEAC.
As such, we recommend Currencies Direct for large Cameroon transfers.
Understanding the cost of sending money to Cameroon from South Africa
The cost of sending money from Cameroon to Cameroon, 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-XAF is 33.2995 XAF per Rand.
Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 33.2995 as possible will ensure more CFA Franc BEAC received when transferring.
For context, the ZAR-XAF mid-market rate for the past 7 days has averaged 33.3677 XAF per Rand. This includes a high of 33.8242, and low of 33.1863.
Mukuru currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from South Africa to Cameroon.
For the most part the ZAR-XAF exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending ZAR to Cameroon.
Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Mukuru currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Cameroon from South Africa. They charge 301.00000000000006 ZAR per transfer.
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 CFA Franc BEAC 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 XAF, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in Cameroon.
Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rand and CFA Franc BEAC
Timing is essential for transferring money between ZAR and XAF. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much XAF you get for your ZAR.
The recent trends between the currencies are:
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from ZAR to XAF has moved slightly. On average, it was 33.3677.
During this same period,there was a high of 33.8242, and a low of 33.1863.
Western Union Agent, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Cameroon offers 30.9329 XAF per ZAR which is only 7% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment options for South Africa to Cameroon money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from South Africa to Cameroon.
By using a money transfer company such as Mukuru for transfers from South Africa to Cameroon, 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.
Mukuru is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 4 we compared for transfers from ZAR into Cameroon.
With a fee of 301.00000000000006 ZAR to send money from South Africa to Cameroon, Mukuru offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from South Africa to Cameroon with a debit or a prepaid card is available through Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is a one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from South Africa to Cameroon. This cost is against a total of 4 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from South Africa to Cameroon, we to get the best deal.
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 Cameroon 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 Cameroon.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to XAF.
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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