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How to send money to South Africa from Hong Kong with the best HKD-ZAR rate

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

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

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Mid-market rate as of 08/11/2025: 1 HKD = 2.255238 ZAR
Results below are based on a 54510 HKD search
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Wise
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,181.08
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R 2,936 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Xe
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 121,223.70
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R 1,979 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Key Currency
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,625.69
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R 3,381 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Regency FX
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,601.10
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R 3,356 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Professional, personal service
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TorFx
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,564.22
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R 3,319 better than a typical bank*

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

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Ideal for buying property abroad
4
OFX
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,318.36
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R 3,073 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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5
WorldRemit
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,184.22
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R 2,939 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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6
Wise
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,181.08
Full transfer details
Visit Wise
R 2,936 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Dedicated support for large transfers
7
Currencies Direct
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,167.81
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R 2,923 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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8
CurrencyFair
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 121,897.51
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R 2,652 better than a typical bank*

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

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Xe
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 121,223.70
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R 1,979 better than a typical bank*

"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."

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Sponsored
Wise
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 122,181.08
Full transfer details
Visit Wise
R 2,936 better than a typical bank*

"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."

Personal account manager
Multi-currency card
Receive to bank account
Dedicated support for large transfers
Sponsored
Receive a £/$/€25 gift card when you refer a friend! (T&Cs apply)
Xe
Recipient gets (ZAR)
R 121,223.70
Full transfer details
Visit Xe
R 1,979 better than a typical bank*

"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."

Personal account manager
Multi-currency card
Receive to bank account
Dedicated support for larger transactions
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Overall best option: Wise

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

Of the 12 companies that support HKD to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Sending 54,510 HKD to ZAR will cost you $333.47 in fees, and you will receive 122,181.08 ZAR. The delivery time usually is same day, but can be longer depending when you make the transfer.

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

Wise is the top rated company for sending money from Hong Kong (HKD) to South Africa (ZAR) - Wise Screenshot

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Top rated for transfers from Hong Kong to South Africa
Wise
Total number of HK - ZA providers
12
Average cheapest fees & rate
Key Currency
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Key Currency

Transfer consider from Hong Kong to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong Dollar to South Africa we've compared 12 providers.

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

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 Hong Kong to South Africa.

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Getting the best Hong Kong Dollar-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 Hong Kong to South Africa: Key Currency

Key Currency offers the lowest cost transfers of the 12 compared.

Data collected for transfers between Hong Kong and South Africa over the past week shows that Key Currency is 0.02% cheaper than the second-best option.

This cost combines the exchange rate between the Hong Kong Dollar and Rand that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate and the fee of 0 HKD.

Key Currency is the cheapest way to send money from Hong Kong (HKD) to South Africa (ZAR) - Key Currency Screenshot

Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Hong Kong: Wise.

Of the 12 companies offering Hong Kong to South Africa, Wise is the quickest.

If you send $54,510 with Wise to South Africa, the transfer time is same day. This is currently the fastest option, but can vary depending on how much HKD you send to South Africa.

Sending money from Hong Kong to South Africa through Wise has a fee of 333.47 HKD.

To find the fastest company, we compared 12 money transfer providers for the overall speed of sending money from Hong Kong to South Africa. This was made up of depositing Hong Kong Dollar to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.

When looking for the fastest money transfer, Wise is our best choice for sending into South Africa from Hong Kong.

Wise is the fastest way to send money from Hong Kong (HKD) to South Africa (ZAR) - Wise Screenshot

Need to make a large transfer?

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

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

While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send HKD from Hong Kong 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 to South Africa from Hong Kong

When calculating the cost of sending money from Hong Kong to South Africa, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current HKD-ZAR mid-market rate is 2.2569 ZAR per Hong Kong Dollar. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Rand for your money.

  • As a comparison, the HKD-ZAR mid-market rate for the past week has averaged 2.2658 ZAR per Hong Kong Dollar, hitting a high of 2.2858 and a low of 2.2552.

  • Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between Hong Kong and South Africa.

  • Often the HKD-ZAR exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Hong Kong Dollar to South Africa.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Key Currency currently offers lowest fees of 0 HKD. Although we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

Amount Received: The total amount received in Rand is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to Hong Kong from South Africa. The higher the total amount received in South Africa, the lower the cost of sending from Hong Kong.

Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Hong Kong Dollar and Rand

Timing is essential for transferring money between HKD and ZAR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your HKD.

Mid-market Rate
1 
HKD
=
2.256993 
ZAR

The recent trends between the currencies are:

  • Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from HKD to ZAR has moved slightly. On average, it was 2.2658.

  • During this same period,there was a high of 2.2858, and a low of 2.2552.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Hong Kong to South Africa offers 2.2552 ZAR per HKD which is only 0% above the mid-market rate.

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Payment methods available to fund your Hong Kong to
South Africa transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Hong Kong to South Africa.

    Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as Key Currency for transfers from Hong Kong 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, Key Currency is the best provider for bank transfers of the 12 we tested when sending HKD to South Africa.

    With a fee of HKD0 to send money from Hong Kong to South Africa, Key Currency offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Hong Kong to South Africa with a prepaid or a debit card is very simple with .


    is a leader in card payments for transfers from Hong Kong to South Africa, competing among a total of 12 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to international credit card transfers from Hong Kong to South Africa, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

    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 Hong Kong.


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 Hong Kong to South Africa.


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


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy and review methodology.

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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.
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