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Compare the best money transfer service from Angola to South Africa

Find the best deals when you transfer from Angola to South Africa. Get insights on the fastest, cheapest, and providers with the best AOA to ZAR exchange rates.

Read on to get the best value, expert information, and analysis on ways to send money to South Africa from Angola.

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Overall best option: Wise

Wise is our recommended company for sending money to South Africa from AOA.

Of the 5 companies that support AOA to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Overall, Wise appeared in 80% of Angola to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send AOA to ZAR.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Kwanzas to South Africa using Wise.

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Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Angola to South Africa
Wise
Total number of AO - ZA providers
5
Average cheapest fees & rate
Wise
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Airwallex
Best for debit card
Wise
Best for credit card
Wise

Transfer consider from Angola to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Angola and South Africa is paramount. Based on your specific transfer amount, the best way to send money to South Africa could change. Comparing ensures the best price for your needs.

For services allowing you to send Kwanza to South Africa we've compared 5 providers.

This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Angola.

Overall, we rated Wise as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Angola to South Africa.

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Getting the best Kwanza-Rand exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Financial regulators
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Consider transfer limits
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Consider how the money will be received
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations in South Africa

Cheapest way to transfer money from Angola to South Africa: Airwallex

Airwallex is the cheapest way to send money to South Africa from Angola out of the 5 companies compared.

Data collected over the past six months shows that Airwallex is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

This includes an average transfer fee of 29.55* AOA an exchange rate for buying Rand with Kwanzas that is 0.11% different to the mid-market rate.

If you want to secure the best rates on transfers from Angola to South Africa, Airwallex will result in the most Rand received.

*The most common fee applied to AOA-ZAR by Airwallex, based on data from the past six months.

Fastest way to transfer money from Angola to South Africa: Wise

Of the 5 companies compared, Wise currently offers the fastest money transfers to South Africa from Angola.

Our data shows that Wise came up as the fastest option for sending Kwanza into Rand in 80% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent AOA to ZAR money transfers.

The average fee for a AOA-Rand transfer through Wise is 29.55 AOA.

To get the 'fastest' option we compared 5 providers for overall speed of sending money from Angola to South Africa - this includes depositing Kwanza, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in South Africa. 


When speed matters, Wise is your best choice for sending into South Africa from Angola.

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Need to make a large transfer?

For big transfers between Angola and South Africa, competitive pricing & strong customer service are key.

Wise is the best option for large transfers of the
5 providers compared.

While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send AOA from Angola to South Africa, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.

Understanding the cost of sending money to South Africa from Angola

The cost of sending money from South Africa to South Africa, 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 AOA-ZAR is 0.02 ZAR per Kwanza.

  • Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 0.02 as possible will ensure more Rand received when transferring.

  • For context, the AOA-ZAR mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.0199 ZAR per Kwanza. This includes a high of 0.0222, and low of 0.0183.

  • Airwallex currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from Angola to South Africa.

For the most part the AOA-ZAR exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending AOA to South Africa.

Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Wise currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to South Africa from Angola, averaging 29.55 AOA 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 Rand is the amount you started with, minus the amount you paid in the exchange and fees.

The better deal you get on exchanging Kwanzas to ZAR, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in South Africa.

How to get the best exchange rate for Kwanza to Rand

Getting the best exchange rate essential for sending money between AOA and ZAR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your AOA.

Mid-market Rate
1
= 0.020049 ZAR

Here is how the currency has performed recently.

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market from AOA to ZAR has been 0.0199.

  • During this period, the highest value was 0.0222, while the lowest was 0.0183.

  • Wise, which is our recommended choice to send money online from Angola to South Africa offers an exchange rate that is only 1.22% above the mid-market rate.

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Payment methods available to fund your Angola to
South Africa transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Angola to South Africa.

    Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Airwallex for transfers from Angola to South Africa allows you to benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank. 


    On average, Airwallex is the best provider for bank transfers of the 5 we tested when sending AOA to South Africa.

    With an average fee of AOA0 to send money from Angola to South Africa, Airwallex offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Angola to South Africa with a prepaid or a debit card is very simple with Wise.


    Wise is a leader in card payments for transfers from Angola to South Africa, competing among a total of 5 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to transferring money with a credit card from Angola to South Africa, Wise emerges as our top choice of the 5 companies offering this service.

    Beware 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 instead.

How we analyze the market

We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between South Africa and Angola.


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 Angola to South Africa.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send AOA to ZAR.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.