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Overall best option: Wise
Of the 22 companies that support EUR to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, Wise appeared in 100% of Germany 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
Transfer consider from Germany to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between Germany 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 22 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Germany.
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 Germany to South Africa.
Cheapest way to send money from Germany to South Africa: Revolut
Data collected for transfers between Germany and South Africa over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0.5% cheaper than the second-best option.
This cost combines an average exchange rate between the Euro and Rand that is 0.16% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* EUR.
*The most common fee applied to EUR-ZAR by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Germany: Paysend.
In our comparison, we found Paysend to be the fastest way to send Euros to Rand in 50.6% of transfers. For quick transfers between EUR and ZAR, Paysend comes highly recommended.
Sending money from Germany to South Africa through Paysend has an average fee of 0 EUR.
To find the fastest company, we compared 22 money transfer providers for the overall speed of sending money from Germany to South Africa. This was made up of depositing Euro to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.
When looking for the fastest money transfer, Paysend is our best choice for sending into South Africa from Germany.
Need to make a large transfer?
Wise is the best option for large transfers of the 22 providers compared.
While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send EUR from Germany 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 Germany to South Africa
The total cost of sending money to South Africa from Germany, 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 EUR-ZAR is 19.1318 ZAR per Euro.
Finding a company offering an exchange rate closer to this will mean more Rand for your Euro.
The average EUR-ZAR mid-market rate for the last three months has been 19.7606 ZAR per Euro. This includes a high of 20.597, and low of 19.0191.
Out of the 22 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rates.
The exchange rate you receive on converting EUR to ZAR should be the biggest determining cost factor when transferring Euro 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 EUR 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 Germany will result in more money received in South Africa.
Getting the best exchange rate for Euro to Rand
Tracking the mid-market rate can make a huge difference when sending money EUR to ZAR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your EUR.
Here's some data on recent trends in the mid-market rate.
Over the past six months, the interbank rate from EUR to ZAR has seen some fluctuation. On average, it has been 19.7606.
During this period, the highest value level was 20.597, with a low of 19.0191.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Germany to South Africa offers an exchange rate that is only 0% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment methods available to fund your Germany to South Africa transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Germany to South Africa.
Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Revolut for transfers from Germany 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 22 we tested when sending EUR to South Africa.
With an average fee of EUR0 to send money from Germany to South Africa, Revolut offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Germany 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 Germany to South Africa, competing among a total of 22 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to transferring money with a credit card from Germany to South Africa, Xe emerges as our top choice of the 22 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 Germany.
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 Germany 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.
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