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Best choice: CurrencyFair
We tested & reviewed dozens of money transfer providers, and CurrencyFair scored highly.
CurrencyFair appeared in 44.9% of South Africa to Ireland searches in the last 6 months, and was the top rated company out of 10 that support ZAR to EUR.
So for a great blend of cost, speed & features, make your South Africa to Ireland transfer using CurrencyFair.
Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Ireland 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 Ireland.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between South Africa and Ireland.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Ireland.
Summary of recent searches
Sending money from South Africa to Ireland considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and Ireland is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 10 providers that offer services for sending Rand to Ireland.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Ireland from South Africa.
Whilst we rate CurrencyFair as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from South Africa to Ireland.
Cheapest way to send money to Ireland from South Africa: Lumon
They offer an average fee of 0* ZAR and exchange rate between ZAR-EUR that is 1% different to the mid-market rate.
In comparison, Lumon is 5% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure affordable and great rates on a ZAR to Ireland transfer, Lumon is our recommended choice.
*The most common fee applied to ZAR-EUR by Lumon, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to Ireland from South Africa: CurrencyFair.
Through our research, we found CurrencyFair to be the quickest way to send ZAR into Euro in 69.4% of instances. For fast transfers between ZAR and EUR, CurrencyFair is generally a good option.
Money transfers from South Africa to Ireland through CurrencyFair have an average fee of 3 ZAR.
To confirm that CurrencyFair was the 'fastest' option we compared 10 money transfer providers for overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Ireland. This was made up of depositing Rand to a money transfer account and transfer times to Ireland.
When sending quickly is a priority, CurrencyFair is our recommended choice for sending into Ireland from South Africa.
Sending a large amount of money?
Of the 10 providers compared, CurrencyFair is the best rated for higher transfer amounts.
Sending large amounts of money can be expensive, and while CurrencyFair may not always be the fastest or cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Ireland, it's a great provider for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of sending money to Ireland from South Africa
The cost of sending money from Ireland to Ireland, 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-EUR is 0.052 EUR per Rand.
Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 0.052 as possible will ensure more Euro received when transferring.
For context, the ZAR-EUR mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.0506 EUR per Rand. This includes a high of 0.0525, and low of 0.0486.
CurrencyFair currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from South Africa to Ireland.
For the most part the ZAR-EUR exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending ZAR to Ireland.
Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Lumon currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Ireland 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 Euro 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 EUR, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in Ireland.
Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rand and Euro
Timing is essential for transferring money between ZAR and EUR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much EUR you get for your ZAR.
The recent trends between the currencies are:
Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from ZAR to EUR has moved slightly. On average, it was 0.0506.
During this same period,there was a high of 0.0525, and a low of 0.0486.
CurrencyFair, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Ireland offers an exchange rate that is only 0% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment options for South Africa to Ireland money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from South Africa to Ireland.
By using a money transfer company such as Lumon for transfers from South Africa to Ireland, 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 10 we compared for transfers from ZAR into Ireland.With an average fee of 0 ZAR to send money from South Africa to Ireland, Lumon offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from South Africa to Ireland 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 Ireland. This cost is against a total of 10 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from South Africa to Ireland, emerges as our top choice of the 10 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 Ireland 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 Ireland.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to EUR.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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