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Compare the best money transfer service from Gambia to South Africa

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

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

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Overall best option: Revolut

Revolut is our recommended company for sending money to South Africa from GMD.

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

Overall, Revolut appeared in 40% of Gambia to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send GMD to ZAR.

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

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Compare for the best deal on your Gambia to South Africa transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Gambia to South Africa
Revolut
Total number of GM - ZA providers
5
Average cheapest fees & rate
Revolut
Average fastest transfer
Airwallex
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Revolut

Transfer consider from Gambia to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Gambia 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 Dalasi 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 Gambia.

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 Gambia to South Africa.

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Getting the best Dalasi-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 send money from Gambia to South Africa: Revolut

Revolut offers the lowest cost transfers of the 5 compared.

Data collected for transfers between Gambia and South Africa over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

This cost combines an average exchange rate between the Dalasi and Rand that is 0.02% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* GMD.

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

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Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Gambia: Airwallex

We compared 5 companies and found Airwallex offers the fastest money transfers between Gambia and South Africa.

Our comparison shows Airwallex is the fastest option for sending Dalasi into Rand 66.7% of the time. For urgent GMD to ZAR money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.

A GMD-Rand transfer through Airwallex comes with an average 0 GMD fee.

To ensure Airwallex was the 'fastest' option we compared 5 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from Gambia to South Africa and is a combination of depositing Dalasi, transfer times to South Africa and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.

When speed is a priority, Airwallex is the top choice for sending into South Africa from Gambia.

Need to make a large transfer?

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

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

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

Understanding the cost of moving money from Gambia to South Africa

The total cost of sending money to South Africa from Gambia, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates. Sending with a company that can offer a good deal on both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Currently, the mid-market for GMD-ZAR is 0.2558 ZAR per Dalasi.

  • Finding a company offering an exchange rate closer to this will mean more Rand for your Dalasi.

  • The average GMD-ZAR mid-market rate for the last three months has been 0.2576 ZAR per Dalasi. This includes a high of 0.2758, and low of 0.2502.

  • Out of the 5 companies compared, Moneycorp offers the best exchange rates.

  • The exchange rate you receive on converting GMD to ZAR should be the biggest determining cost factor when transferring Dalasi to South Africa.

Fees: Transfer fees may have to be paid alongside the transfer, either as a set fee or a percentage of the transfer. Revolut, with a fee average of 0 GMD per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. Although, you should search for your send amount for actual fees.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Rand eventually received in South Africa.

A lower cost of sending from Gambia will result in more money received in South Africa.

How to get the best exchange rate for Dalasi to Rand

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

Mid-market Rate
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= 0.255834 ZAR

Here is how the currency has performed recently.

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market from GMD to ZAR has been 0.2576.

  • During this period, the highest value was 0.2758, while the lowest was 0.2502.

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

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Funding your Gambia to
South Africa money transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the best and easier way to send money from Gambia to South Africa.

    By using a money transfer company such as Revolut for transfers from Gambia to South Africa, you can send money via a bank transfer and benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than would be offered by a bank. 


    On average, Revolut is the cheapest way to send money via a bank transfer. This is of the 5 companies we tested when sending GMD to South Africa.

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


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Gambia to South Africa with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with .


    is a leading money transfer company for debit card payments, and offers transfers from Gambia to South Africa.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to sending money with a credit card from Gambia to South Africa, is our top choice of the 5 companies offering this service.

    Keep on top of fees: using a credit card to transfer money can result in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend bank transfer or debit card 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 Gambia.


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 Gambia to South Africa.


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