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Send money from Egypt to South Africa
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"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
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While you can’t send EGP to ZAR with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
"Over 16 million customers use Wise, mostly for their excellent mobile app, transparent fee structure & use of mid-market rates. Now increasingly used for larger transfers."
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The best way to send money from Egypt to South Africa is using PayPal P2P transfer service.
With P2P transfers, if you and your recipient both have the PayPal app, you can send money between them.
You will initiate the transfer in EGP and your recipient will receive the ZAR into their PayPal account.
The downside of this, is that PayPal charges higher fees and the withdrawal options can be limited depending.
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Transfer consider from Egypt to South Africa
Compare available providers
A comparison of providers offering services between Egypt 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 Egyptian Pound to South Africa we've compared 3 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Egypt.
Overall, we rated Western Union Agent as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Egypt to South Africa.
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The cheapest way to send money to South Africa from Egypt is using Western Union cash transfer service.
While online transfers are usually cheaper, there are very few providers offering EGP to ZAR transfers, making cash transfer through a Western Union Agent the most practical and affordable option available.
The overall cost of your transfer includes both the transfer fee (around 3 EGP per 12,000 EGP) and the exchange rate markup applied by Western Union.
These costs can vary depending on the branch location, payment method, and the amount you’re sending, so it’s always worth checking with your branch before making a transfer.
Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Egypt : MoneyGram cash pickup
When speed is your priority, the quickest way to transfer money from Egypt to South Africa is through a MoneyGram cash transfer.
In most cases, funds are available for pickup within minutes, allowing your recipient to collect ZAR almost instantly. Sometimes it can take a day or two, depending on the deposit method, branch, and the amount.
Given the limited online options for EGP to ZAR transfers, using MoneyGram’s cash pickup service remains the fastest and most dependable choice.
Need to make a large transfer?
Western Union Agent is the best option for large transfers of the 3 providers compared.
While Western Union Agent may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send EGP from Egypt 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 Egypt to South Africa
When calculating the costs of money transfers between Egypt and South Africa, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the EGP-ZAR mid-market rate equals 0.3652 ZAR per Egyptian Pound.
For reference, the EGP-ZAR average mid-market rate for the past week has been 0.3646 ZAR per Egyptian Pound, with a high of 0.3664 and a low of 0.3629.
The company offering the best exchange rate is Western Union Agent (0.3481 ZAR per Egyptian Pound)
Often the EGP-ZAR exchange rate you receive is the bigger factor than how much it costs to send Egyptian Pounds to South Africa.
Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Western Union Agent, only 3 EGP. 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 Egypt to South Africa. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in South Africa, the less it is costing to send from Egypt.
Getting best exchange rate for sending Egyptian Pound to Rand
Timing is essential when tracking the mid-market rate between EGP and ZAR. The end exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your EGP.
The recent mid-market rate trends are:
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from EGP to ZAR was 0.3646.
During this period, it hit a high of 0.3664, and a low of 0.3629.
Western Union Agent, which is our recommended service to send money online from Egypt to South Africa offers an exchange rate that is only 5% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment methods available to fund your Egypt to South Africa transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Egypt to South Africa.
Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Western Union Agent for transfers from Egypt 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, Western Union Agent is the best provider for bank transfers of the 3 we tested when sending EGP to South Africa.
With a fee of EGP3 to send money from Egypt to South Africa, Western Union Agent offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Egypt to South Africa with a prepaid or a debit card is very simple with Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is a leader in card payments for transfers from Egypt to South Africa, competing among a total of 3 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from Egypt to South Africa, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
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 Egypt.
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 Egypt to South Africa.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send EGP to ZAR.
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