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Compare the best money transfer service from France to South Africa

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

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

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Companies for transfers from France to South Africa

Sponsored - Online

"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."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%
Sponsored - Managed Service

"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & no max transfer limit."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

"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."

Fees
0.1% - 2.6%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0%

"Currencies Direct have over 30 years of global money transfer expertise. Award winning service with a TrustPilot rating of 4.9. Lock-in rates for the future or trade 24/7 on web or mobile."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.2% - 0.7%

"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & no max transfer limit."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."

Fees
0.3% - 1%
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%

"24/7 live chat support provided in six languages. Special first transfer rates available, with airtime topup supported to many countries in Africa, Asia and South America."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.8% - 3%

"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

"Key Currency offers a personal service with a dedicated account manager. There are no transfer limits or fees which is perfect for larger send amounts."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 0.6%

"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."

Fees
$1.99 - $2.99
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.3% - 2.1%

"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.15% - 1.5%

"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 3 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.1% - 1.3%

"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
1% - 2%

"Cambridge Currencies is a boutique UK-based currency broker helping clients send funds globally. Expect personable service & competitive rates from this new industry entrant."

Fees
No fees
Transfer Speed
0-5 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 1.2%

"Card-to-card transfers can be received in just two minutes."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
1.4% - 2.1%

"Xoom, a PayPal service, allows you to send money in more than 160 countries. You can send cash for over-the-counter pickup or home delivery, as well as send by bank transfer or debit card."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
2 - 3%

"Securely send money to and from 150+ countries and 20+ currencies. Same-day transfers avaialble on most major currencies."

Fees
£/€/$3 - 5
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
1 - 2%

"Fast, secure internatinal transfers with no fees and transparent rates. They offer a free currency card for use at home and abroad."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.9% - 2%

"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
1 - 3%

"Moneycorp is an established player in the market, with a focus on private clients and corporates. Make overseas payments in over 120 currencies and 190 countries."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 2 days
Exchange Rate Markup
0.5% - 2%

Overall best option: Wise

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

Of the 19 companies that support EUR to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Overall, Wise appeared in 100% of France to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send EUR to ZAR.

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

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Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from France to South Africa
Wise
Total number of FR - ZA providers
19
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
Profee
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut
Best for debit card
Xe
Best for credit card
Xe

Transfer consider from France to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between France 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 Euro to South Africa we've compared 19 providers.

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

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 France to South Africa.

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Getting the best Euro-Rand exchange rate
3
Choose the right payment method
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Financial regulators
5
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 send money to South Africa from France: Revolut

Revolut combines the lowest fees with the best exchange rate and from the 19 companies compared offers the cheapest transfers to South Africa from France.

Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0.2% cheaper than the second-best option.

The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* EUR and an exchange rate for buying Rand with Euro that is 0.16% different to the mid-market rate.

If you want to secure the best rates on a France to South Africa transfer, Revolut offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to South Africa.

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

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Fastest way to transfer money to South Africa from France: Profee.

We tested 19 companies offering transfers from France to South Africa and Profee offered the quickest option.

Profee was the quickest way to send Euro to Rand in 57.6% of searches. For fast transfers between EUR and ZAR, Profee comes highly recommended.

When using Profee to send money from France to South Africa you can expect an average fee of 0 EUR. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.

When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 19 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from France to South Africa we included the timeframe for depositing Euro to a money transfer account and average transfer times to South Africa.

When sending money to South Africa from France quickly is a priority, Profee is our recommended choice.

Need to make a large transfer?

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

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

While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send EUR from France 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 France to South Africa

When calculating the costs of money transfers between France and South Africa, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the EUR-ZAR mid-market rate equals 19.2739 ZAR per Euro.

  • For reference, the EUR-ZAR average mid-market rate for the past three months has been 19.3151 ZAR per Euro, with a high of 20.1166 and a low of 18.5391.

  • The company offering the best exchange rate is Wise.

  • Often the EUR-ZAR exchange rate you receive is the bigger factor than how much it costs to send Euros to South Africa.

Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Revolut, averaging 0 EUR 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 France to South Africa. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in South Africa, the less it is costing to send from France.

How to get the best exchange rate for Euro to Rand

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

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
19.273934 
ZAR

Here is how the currency has performed recently.

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market from EUR to ZAR has been 19.3151.

  • During this period, the highest value was 20.1166, while the lowest was 18.5391.

  • Wise, which is our recommended choice to send money online from France to South Africa offers an exchange rate that is only 0.02% above the mid-market rate.

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Payment options for France to
South Africa money transfers

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from France to South Africa.

    By using a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from France to South Africa, 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.


    Revolut is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 19 we compared for transfers from EUR into South Africa.

    With an average fee of 0 EUR to send money from France to South Africa, Revolut offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit cards and prepaid options

    Sending money from France to South Africa 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 France to South Africa. This cost is against a total of 19 money transfer companies offering this option.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to international credit card transfers from France to South Africa, Xe emerges as our top choice of the 19 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 South Africa and France.


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 France to South Africa.


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