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Compare the best money transfer service from Indonesia to South Africa

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

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

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Companies for transfers from Indonesia 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

"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%

"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%

"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%

Overall best option: Wise

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

Of the 7 companies that support IDR to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.

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

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

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

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Indonesia to South Africa
Wise
Total number of ID - ZA providers
7
Average cheapest fees & rate
Wise
Average fastest transfer
Wise
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
Wise

Transfer consider from Indonesia to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Indonesia 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 Rupiah to South Africa we've compared 7 providers.

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

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 Indonesia to South Africa.

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Getting the best Rupiah-Rand exchange rate
3
Choose the right payment method
4
Financial regulators
5
Consider transfer limits
6
Consider how the money will be received
7
Have your ID ready
8
Tax declarations in South Africa

Cheapest way to transfer money to South Africa from Indonesia: Wise

Wise offers the lowest cost transfers of the 7 providers we compared.

Data collected over the past six months shows that Wise is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

Wise offers this through a combination of an average 362,545.8* IDR fee per transfer and exchange rate between IDR-ZAR that is 1.65% different to the mid-market rate

If you want the cheapest way to send Rupiah to South Africa, Wise is our recommended choice.

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

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Fastest money transfers to South Africa from Indonesia: Wise.

We tested 7 companies offering transfers from Rupiah to South Africa and Wise offered the quickest options.

Through our research, we found Wise to be the quickest way to send IDR into Rand in 100% of instances. For fast transfers between IDR and ZAR, Wise is generally a good option.

Money transfers from Indonesia to South Africa through Wise have an average fee of 275,536.78 IDR.

To confirm that Wise was the 'fastest' option we compared 7 money transfer providers for overall speed of sending money from Indonesia to South Africa. This was made up of depositing Rupiah to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.

When sending quickly is a priority, Wise is our recommended choice for sending into South Africa from Indonesia.

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Need to make a large transfer?

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

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

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

Understanding the cost of sending money to South Africa from Indonesia

The cost of sending money from South Africa to South Africa, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate determines a mid-price for buying currency. The current mid-market rate from IDR-ZAR is 0.0011 ZAR per Rupiah.

  • Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 0.0011 as possible will ensure more Rand received when transferring.

  • For context, the IDR-ZAR mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.0011 ZAR per Rupiah. This includes a high of 0.0012, and low of 0.0011.

  • Wise currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from Indonesia to South Africa.

For the most part the IDR-ZAR exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending IDR to South Africa.

Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. Wise currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to South Africa from Indonesia, averaging 362,545.8 IDR over the last 6 months. Although this does include large transfers as well, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

Amount Received: The amount received in Rand is the amount you started with, minus the amount you paid in the exchange and fees.

The better deal you get on exchanging Rupiahs to ZAR, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in South Africa.

Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rupiah and Rand

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

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
0.001141 
ZAR

The recent trends between the currencies are:

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from IDR to ZAR has moved slightly. On average, it was 0.0011.

  • During this same period,there was a high of 0.0012, and a low of 0.0011.

  • Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Indonesia to South Africa offers an exchange rate that is only 3.11% above the mid-market rate.

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Funding your Indonesia to
South Africa money transfer

  • Bank transfers

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

    By using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from Indonesia 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, Wise is the cheapest way to send money via a bank transfer. This is of the 7 companies we tested when sending IDR to South Africa.

    With an average fee of 362,545.8 IDR to send money from Indonesia to South Africa, Wise offers a decent combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from Indonesia 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 Indonesia to South Africa.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to sending money with a credit card from Indonesia to South Africa, is our top choice of the 7 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 Indonesia.


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 Indonesia to South Africa.


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