How to send money to Ethiopia from South Africa with the best ZAR-ETB rate
Get the best deals on transfers from South Africa to Ethiopia. Find the cheapest, fastest, and best rated providers with the most competitive ZAR to ETB exchange rates.
Read on for analysis and insights on the best ways to send money to Ethiopia from South Africa.
Transferring the other way? Send ETB from Ethiopia to South Africa instead.
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Alternative for South Africa to Ethiopia
While you can’t send ZAR to ETB 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."
Best way to send: Western Union Agent
We tested & reviewed 4 money transfer companies offering services between South Africa and Ethiopia, and Western Union Agent scored highly.
For example, sending 4,300 ZAR to ETB will cost you R129 in fees, and you will receive 36,999.42 ETB. The delivery time is minutes - 5 days, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your South Africa to Ethiopia transfer using Western Union Agent.
How to compare companies offering money transfers from South Africa to Ethiopia
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Considerations ahead of sending money from South Africa to Ethiopia
A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and Ethiopia, based on your specific transfer amount is the best way to send money with the confidence you’re getting the best price.
We’ve compared 4 providers that provide services for sending Rand to Ethiopia. This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.
Cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Ethiopia: Mukuru
We found that Mukuru fees were 301.00000000000006 ZAR per transfer, and customers would expect an exchange rate between ZAR-ETB 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 Ethiopia, Mukuru is our recommendation.
Fastest way to send money from South Africa to Ethiopia: PayPal App (P2P Transfer).
For example, if you send 4,300 ZAR with PayPal App (P2P Transfer) to Ethiopia now, the transfer time is minutes. Smaller transfers will likely be quicker, while larger transfers to India can take a bit longer.
Using PayPal App (P2P Transfer) for fast transfers from South Africa to Ethiopia has a fee of 172 ZAR.
Within our comparison we looked at the 4 money transfer providers offering transfers from South Africa to Ethiopia. Within this we looked at overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Ethiopia after depositing Rand to a money transfer account.
When faster money transfers are a priority, PayPal App (P2P Transfer) is our recommended choice for sending into Ethiopia from South Africa.
Need to make a large transfer?
Western Union Agent is the best option for large transfers of the 4 providers compared.
While Western Union Agent may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send ZAR from South Africa to Ethiopia, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of transferring money to Ethiopia from South Africa
Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from Ethiopia to Ethiopia. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current ZAR-ETB mid-market rate is 9.5191 ETB per Rand. You will get more Ethiopian Birr for your Rands if you find a provider close to this number.
For context, over the last 7 days the ZAR-ETB mid-market rate has had a high of 9.5762, a low of 9.4651 and averaged 9.5375 ETB per Rand.
Across the 4 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with Mukuru.
Unless fees are unusually high, the exchange rate you receive on converting ZAR to ETB will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Rands to Ethiopia.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. Mukuru charges 301.00000000000006 ZAR per transfer, which is currently the best deal on transfers to Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopian Birr eventually received in Ethiopia. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from South Africa will result in more money received in Ethiopia.
Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rand and Ethiopian Birr
Timing is essential for transferring money between ZAR and ETB. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ETB you get for your ZAR.
The recent trends between the currencies are:
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from ZAR to ETB has moved slightly. On average, it was 9.5375.
During this same period,there was a high of 9.5762, and a low of 9.4651.
Western Union Agent, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Ethiopia offers 8.8706 ETB per ZAR which is only 7% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment options for South Africa to Ethiopia money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from South Africa to Ethiopia.
By using a money transfer company such as Mukuru for transfers from South Africa to Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia.
With a fee of 301.00000000000006 ZAR to send money from South Africa to Ethiopia, Mukuru offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from South Africa to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to ETB.
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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