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How to send money from South Africa to Russia
Sending money from South Africa to Russia doesn’t have a huge amount of options. Because of this, we would recommend sending money via:
Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Russia 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 Russia.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between South Africa and Russia.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Russia.
Sending money from South Africa to Russia: key insights and tips
Don't settle for the first option. Always compare ways to send money from South Africa to Russia to find out about fees, speed, and reliability.
Your analysis should include all the providers that operate between South Africa and Russia. Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in South Africa when you need to send money to Russia.
Cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Russia
Without any money transfer providers serving the South Africa to Russia route, the cheapest money transfer options are limited.
We would recommend using:
Understanding the costs involved when moving money from South Africa to Russia
When calculating the costs of money transfers between South Africa and Russia, here's what really matters:
The Mid-Market Rate: Today, the ZAR-RUB mid-market rate equals to 4.4859. Keep in mind that this rate fluctuates all the time.
The ZAR-RUB average exchange rate of the past three months has been 5.3646, with a highest of 6.0438 and a lowest of 4.357.
Fees and Markups: When you pick a service with competitive exchange rates and low fees, you get to make the most out of your ZAR to RUB transfers. This strategy keeps your costs down, offering a smart way to handle your international transactions.
Tracking the exchange rate for Rand to Russian Ruble
Getting a better exchange rate between ZAR and RUB can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between South Africa and Russia, the average numbers are:
ZAR to RUB saw an average 5.3646 RUB mid-market rate.
The highest point was 6.0438 RUB, while the lowest was 4.357 RUB.
0 providers are currently offering transfers between South Africa and Russia.
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What payment methods are available when sending money from South Africa to Russia?
Sending bank transfers from South Africa to Russia
Bank transfers are the most common way of sending ZAR to Russia as they are secure, reliable, and convenient.
If you want to send Rands to Russia via bank transfer, you can use your bank where no provider is available, but it will likely be at a bad exchange rate.
Sending money from South Africa to Russia by credit card
Credit card payments are quick, convenient, and typically more secure than other methods, thanks to backing by the issuing party. Some users may even be able to rack up reward points when making large transactions.
If you want to send Rands to Russia with a credit card.
Note: Beware of chargesCredit card payments are often classified as cash advances, which bring their own charges, as well as currency conversion and usage fees. Forgetting to pay your balance can also result in high interest charges, and can even damage your credit score.
Sending money from South Africa to Russia by payment apps
If you’d like to send money from South Africa to Russia via payment app, follow these steps:
Download the app and register. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play. You’ll need to register to be able to open an account. Make sure the app services transfers from South Africa to Russia.
Enter your details. Enter any of the details required. You may need a valid form of ID.
Start your transfer. Enter the details of your recipient. Some apps will require full payment details, while others allow you to pay with just an email address. You may need to state that you’re planning to send money to Russia in Russian Ruble at this stage.
Check the details. It’s vital that you check the details you’ve added to make sure everything is correct. It can be very difficult to reverse a transfer, and most payment apps don’t let you cancel a transfer from South Africa to Russia after it’s been sent.
Send the money. Your app will probably charge a fee for the transfer. They may also add a markup to the ZAR to RUB exchange rate. Check the rate they’re offering against the mid-market rate to make sure you’re getting a good deal.
The current mid-market rate of ZAR to RUB is 4.4859
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Russia 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 Russia.
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