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Overall best option: Revolut
Of the 6 companies that support EGP to ZAR, Revolut offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, Revolut appeared in 26.7% of Egypt to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send EGP to ZAR.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Egyptian Pounds to South Africa using Revolut.
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Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from Egypt to South Africa
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 6 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Egypt.
Overall, we rated Revolut 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.
Cheapest way to send money from Egypt to South Africa: Revolut
On average, Revolut fees were 0* EGP per transfer and customers would expect an exchange rate between EGP-ZAR that is 0.02% different to the mid-market rate
Against the others tested, Revolut is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure a cheap way to transfer EGP to South Africa, Revolut is our recommendation.
*The most common fee applied to EGP-ZAR by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money from Egypt to South Africa: Revolut.
Data from the last six months shows Revolut to be the quickest way to send money from Egypt to Rand in 30.8% of searches. For fast transfers between EGP and ZAR, Revolut comes highly recommended.
Using Revolut for fast transfers from Egypt to South Africa has an average fee of 0 EGP.
Within our comparison we looked at the 6 money transfer providers offering transfers from Egypt to South Africa. Within this we looked at overall speed of sending money from Egypt to South Africa after depositing Egyptian Pound to a money transfer account.
When faster money transfers are a priority, Revolut is our recommended choice for sending into South Africa from Egypt.
Need to make a large transfer?
Revolut is the best option for large transfers of the 6 providers compared.
While Revolut 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 0.3655 ZAR per Egyptian Pound.
For reference, the EGP-ZAR average mid-market rate for the past three months has been 0.377 ZAR per Egyptian Pound, with a high of 0.399 and a low of 0.354.
The company offering the best exchange rate is Revolut.
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 Revolut, averaging 0 EGP 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 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 six months, the mid-market rate from EGP to ZAR was 0.377.
During this period, it hit a high of 0.399, and a low of 0.354.
Revolut, which is our recommended service to send money online from Egypt to South Africa offers an exchange rate that is only 0.02% 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 Revolut 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, Revolut is the best provider for bank transfers of the 6 we tested when sending EGP to South Africa.
With an average fee of EGP0 to send money from Egypt to South Africa, Revolut 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 Wise.
Wise is a leader in card payments for transfers from Egypt to South Africa, competing among a total of 6 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to transferring money with a credit card from Egypt to South Africa, Wise emerges as our top choice of the 6 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 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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