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Overall best option: Payoneer
Of the 4 companies that support XAF to ZAR, Payoneer offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, Payoneer appeared in 38.5% of Cameroon to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send XAF to ZAR.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send CFA Franc BEACs to South Africa using Payoneer.
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Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from Cameroon to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between Cameroon 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 CFA Franc BEAC to South Africa we've compared 4 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Cameroon.
Overall, we rated Payoneer as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Cameroon to South Africa.
Cheapest way to send money from Cameroon to South Africa: Multipass
On average, Multipass fees were 0* XAF per transfer and customers would expect an exchange rate between XAF-ZAR that is 0.5% different to the mid-market rate
Against the others tested, Multipass is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure a cheap way to transfer XAF to South Africa, Multipass is our recommendation.
*The most common fee applied to XAF-ZAR by Multipass, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to South Africa from Cameroon: Payoneer.
Through our research, we found Payoneer to be the quickest way to send XAF into Rand in 41.7% of instances. For fast transfers between XAF and ZAR, Payoneer is generally a good option.
Money transfers from Cameroon to South Africa through Payoneer have an average fee of 0 XAF.
To confirm that Payoneer was the 'fastest' option we compared 4 money transfer providers for overall speed of sending money from Cameroon to South Africa. This was made up of depositing CFA Franc BEAC to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.
When sending quickly is a priority, Payoneer is our recommended choice for sending into South Africa from Cameroon.
Need to make a large transfer?
Payoneer is the best option for large transfers of the 4 providers compared.
While Payoneer may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send XAF from Cameroon to South Africa, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money from Cameroon to South Africa
When calculating the costs of money transfers between Cameroon and South Africa, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the XAF-ZAR mid-market rate equals 0.0291 ZAR per CFA Franc BEAC.
For reference, the XAF-ZAR average mid-market rate for the past three months has been 0.0295 ZAR per CFA Franc BEAC, with a high of 0.0304 and a low of 0.029.
The company offering the best exchange rate is Wise.
Often the XAF-ZAR exchange rate you receive is the bigger factor than how much it costs to send CFA Franc BEACs to South Africa.
Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Multipass, averaging 0 XAF over the last 6 months. We would recommend searching for your exact send amount to get an idea of fees.
Amount Received: The amount received in Rand is the biggest indicator the total cost of sending money from Cameroon to South Africa. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in South Africa, the less it is costing to send from Cameroon.
How to get the best exchange rate for CFA Franc BEAC to Rand
Getting the best exchange rate essential for sending money between XAF and ZAR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your XAF.
Here is how the currency has performed recently.
Over the past six months, the mid-market from XAF to ZAR has been 0.0295.
During this period, the highest value was 0.0304, while the lowest was 0.029.
Payoneer, which is our recommended choice to send money online from Cameroon to South Africa offers an exchange rate that is only 1.45% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment methods available to fund your Cameroon to South Africa transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Cameroon to South Africa.
Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Multipass for transfers from Cameroon 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, Multipass is the best provider for bank transfers of the 4 we tested when sending XAF to South Africa.
With an average fee of XAF0 to send money from Cameroon to South Africa, Multipass offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Cameroon 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 Cameroon to South Africa, competing among a total of 4 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to transferring money with a credit card from Cameroon to South Africa, emerges as our top choice of the 4 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 Cameroon.
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 Cameroon to South Africa.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send XAF to ZAR.
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