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Overall best way: CurrencyFair
CurrencyFair scored the highest of the 3 money transfer companies supporting ZAR to RUB transfers.
In total, CurrencyFair appeared in 54.5% of South Africa to Russia searches.
For a great mix of cost, speed & features, we advise using CurrencyFair for your South Africa to Russia transfer.
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.
Summary of recent searches
Sending money from South Africa to Russia considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and Russia is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 3 providers that offer services for sending Rand to Russia.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Russia 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 Russia.
Cheapest way to transfer money from South Africa to Russia: CurrencyFair
Our data shows CurrencyFair is 0% cheaper than the second-best option. The company offers an average fee of 3* ZAR and an average exchange rate between ZAR and RUB that is 0% different to the mid-market rate.
For a cheap way to send ZAR to Russia, CurrencyFair is a great all round choice.
*The most common fee applied to ZAR-RUB by CurrencyFair, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money from South Africa to Russia: CurrencyFair.
Data from the last six months shows CurrencyFair to be the quickest way to send money from South Africa to Russian Ruble in 50% of searches. For fast transfers between ZAR and RUB, CurrencyFair comes highly recommended.
Using CurrencyFair for fast transfers from South Africa to Russia has an average fee of 3 ZAR.
Within our comparison we looked at the 3 money transfer providers offering transfers from South Africa to Russia. Within this we looked at overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Russia after depositing Rand to a money transfer account.
When faster money transfers are a priority, CurrencyFair is our recommended choice for sending into Russia from South Africa.
Transfer a large amount of money
CurrencyFair is the strongest option for large transfers of the 3 money transfer companies tested.
Whatever the reason is for the transfer, sending large amounts of money from South Africa to Russia can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.
Our data shows CurrencyFair as the best choice for sending large sums of money to Russia from South Africa.
Understanding the cost of sending money to Russia from South Africa
The cost of sending money from Russia to Russia, 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-RUB is 5.3536 RUB per Rand.
Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 5.3536 as possible will ensure more Russian Ruble received when transferring.
For context, the ZAR-RUB mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 5.0556 RUB per Rand. This includes a high of 5.542, and low of 4.6487.
CurrencyFair currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from South Africa to Russia.
For the most part the ZAR-RUB exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending ZAR to Russia.
Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. CurrencyFair currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Russia from South Africa, averaging 3 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 Russian Ruble 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 RUB, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in Russia.
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 5.0556 RUB mid-market rate.
The highest point was 5.542 RUB, while the lowest was 4.6487 RUB.
3 providers are currently offering transfers between South Africa and Russia.
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Payment options for South Africa to Russia money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from South Africa to Russia.
By using a money transfer company such as CurrencyFair for transfers from South Africa to Russia, 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.
CurrencyFair is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 3 we compared for transfers from ZAR into Russia.With an average fee of 3 ZAR to send money from South Africa to Russia, CurrencyFair offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from South Africa to Russia with a debit or a prepaid card is available through Wise.
Wise is a one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from South Africa to Russia. This cost is against a total of 3 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from South Africa to Russia, Instarem emerges as our top choice of the 3 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 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.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to RUB.
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