Overall best option: Revolut
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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Transfer consider from Gambia to South Africa
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.
Cheapest way to send money from Gambia to South Africa: Revolut
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.
Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Gambia: Airwallex
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?
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.
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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How we analyze the market
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