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Send money from South Africa to Japan
"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation conversations & no max transfer limit."
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"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"Key Currency offers a personal service with a dedicated account manager. There are no transfer limits or fees which is perfect for larger send amounts."
"Currencyflow is a modern FX broker backed by industry veterans with 30+ years of currency trading experience. Contact the UK-based team for a free quote."
"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation conversations & no max transfer limit."
"Currencies Direct have over 30 years of global money transfer expertise. Award winning service with a TrustPilot rating of 4.9. Lock-in rates for the future or trade 24/7 on web or mobile."
"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."
HSBCRecipient gets (JPY)¥1,038,604.26Not recommended
"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation conversations & no max transfer limit."
"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
Best way to send: Currencies Direct
We tested & reviewed 8 money transfer companies offering services between South Africa and Japan, and Currencies Direct scored highly.
For example, sending 130,000 ZAR to JPY will cost you R0 in fees, and you will receive 1,068,197 JPY. The delivery time is minutes - 24 hours, but it depends on the day you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, make your South Africa to Japan transfer using Currencies Direct.
How to compare deals on your South Africa to Japan transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to make sure get best exchange rates on transfers from South Africa to Japan.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for your needs.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Japan from South Africa.
Summary of recent searches
Sending money from South Africa to Japan considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and Japan is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 8 providers that offer services for sending Rand to Japan.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Japan from South Africa.
Whilst we rate Currencies Direct as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from South Africa to Japan.
Cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Japan: Key Currency
We found that Key Currency fees were 0 ZAR per transfer, and customers would expect an exchange rate between ZAR-JPY that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate
Against the others tested, Key Currency is 0.01% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure a cheap way to transfer ZAR to Japan, Key Currency is our recommendation.
Fastest way to send money from South Africa to Japan: Currencyflow.
For example, if you send 130,000 ZAR with Currencyflow to Japan now, the transfer time is minutes - 24 hours. Smaller transfers will likely be quicker, while larger transfers to India can take a bit longer.
Using Currencyflow for fast transfers from South Africa to Japan has a fee of 0 ZAR.
Within our comparison we looked at the 8 money transfer providers offering transfers from South Africa to Japan. Within this we looked at overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Japan after depositing Rand to a money transfer account.
When faster money transfers are a priority, Currencyflow is our recommended choice for sending into Japan from South Africa.
Send large sums of money abroad with Currencies Direct
From the 8 options we compared, Currencies Direct offers the strongest all-round option for large transfers to Japan from South Africa.
Whatever the reason, sending large sums of money can be expensive if you get a bad exchange rate from Yens to Yen.
As such, we recommend Currencies Direct for large Japan transfers.
Understanding the cost of moving money from South Africa to Japan
The total cost of sending money to Japan from South Africa, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates. Sending with a company that can offer a good deal on both ensures a good deal on your transfer.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Currently, the mid-market for ZAR-JPY is 8.3212 JPY per Rand.
Finding a company offering an exchange rate closer to this will mean more Yen for your Rand.
The average ZAR-JPY mid-market rate for the last 7 days has been 8.2321 JPY per Rand. This includes a high of 8.2672, and low of 8.1781.
Out of the 8 companies compared, Key Currency offers the best exchange rates.
The exchange rate you receive on converting ZAR to JPY should be the biggest determining cost factor when transferring Rand to Japan.
Fees: Transfer fees may have to be paid alongside the transfer, either as a set fee or a percentage of the transfer. Key Currency has a fee of 0 ZAR per transfer (which is the cheapest option right now for a R130,000 transfer).
Although you should search for your send amount for actual fees.
Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Yen eventually received in Japan.
A lower cost of sending from South Africa will result in more money received in Japan.
Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rand and Yen
Timing is essential for transferring money between ZAR and JPY. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much JPY you get for your ZAR.
The recent trends between the currencies are:
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from ZAR to JPY has moved slightly. On average, it was 8.2321.
During this same period,there was a high of 8.2672, and a low of 8.1781.
Currencies Direct, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Japan offers 8.2169 JPY per ZAR which is only 0.5% above the mid-market rate.
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Paying for your South Africa to Japan money transfer
Bank transfers
A bank transfer is often the default option for money transfers from South Africa to Japan.
By using a money transfer company such as Key Currency to send money from South Africa to Japan, you can while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than a bank would offer.
On average, Key Currency is the cheapest money transfer provider for bank transfers from the 8 we tested when sending ZAR to Japan.
With a fee of ZAR0 to send money from South Africa to Japan, Key Currency offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from South Africa to Japan with a prepaid or debit card is very easy with .
is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from South Africa to Japan. This is from the 8 money transfer companies compared.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card money transfers from South Africa to Japan there aren't that many options, mainly because it's more expensive.
If you have to, we recommend running a quick comparison to get the best deal on JPY
Be careful of fees: using a credit card to transfer money internationally often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. That's why we recommend bank transfer or debit card instead.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Japan 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 Japan.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to JPY.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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