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Companies for transfers from Ireland to South Africa
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & no max transfer limit."
"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."
"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."
"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."
"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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"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."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."
"Cambridge Currencies is a boutique UK-based currency broker helping clients send funds globally. Expect personable service & competitive rates from this new industry entrant."
"Card-to-card transfers can be received in just two minutes."
"Xoom, a PayPal service, allows you to send money in more than 160 countries. You can send cash for over-the-counter pickup or home delivery, as well as send by bank transfer or debit card."
"Securely send money to and from 150+ countries and 20+ currencies. Same-day transfers avaialble on most major currencies."
"Fast, secure internatinal transfers with no fees and transparent rates. They offer a free currency card for use at home and abroad."
"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."
"Moneycorp is an established player in the market, with a focus on private clients and corporates. Make overseas payments in over 120 currencies and 190 countries."
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Overall best option: Wise
Of the 21 companies that support EUR to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, Wise appeared in 100% of Ireland 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 Ireland to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between Ireland 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 21 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Ireland.
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 Ireland to South Africa.
Cheapest way to send money from Ireland to South Africa: OFX
Data collected for transfers between Ireland and South Africa over the past six months shows that OFX is 0.6% cheaper than the second-best option.
This cost combines an average exchange rate between the Euro and Rand that is 0% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* EUR.
*The most common fee applied to EUR-ZAR by OFX, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Ireland: Profee.
In our comparison, we found Profee to be the fastest way to send Euros to Rand in 58.3% of transfers. For quick transfers between EUR and ZAR, Profee comes highly recommended.
Sending money from Ireland to South Africa through Profee has an average fee of 0 EUR.
To find the fastest company, we compared 21 money transfer providers for the overall speed of sending money from Ireland 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, Profee is our best choice for sending into South Africa from Ireland.
Need to make a large transfer?
Wise is the best option for large transfers of the 21 providers compared.
While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send EUR from Ireland 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 Ireland
When calculating the cost of sending money from Ireland to South Africa, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current EUR-ZAR mid-market rate is 19.8653 ZAR per Euro. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Rand for your money.
As a comparison, the EUR-ZAR mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 19.3131 ZAR per Euro, hitting a high of 20.1166 and a low of 18.5391.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between Ireland and South Africa.
Often the EUR-ZAR exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Euro to South Africa.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Revolut currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 0 EUR over the last 6 months. 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 Ireland from South Africa. The higher the total amount received in South Africa, the lower the cost of sending from Ireland.
Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Euro and Rand
Timing is essential for transferring money between EUR and ZAR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your EUR.
The recent trends between the currencies are:
Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from EUR to ZAR has moved slightly. On average, it was 19.3131.
During this same period,there was a high of 20.1166, and a low of 18.5391.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Ireland 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 Ireland to South Africa transfer
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often the better option for money transfers from Ireland to South Africa.
Sending money via a bank transfer with a company such as OFX for transfers from Ireland 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, OFX is the best provider for bank transfers of the 21 we tested when sending EUR to South Africa.
With an average fee of EUR0 to send money from Ireland to South Africa, OFX offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Ireland 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 Ireland to South Africa, competing among a total of 21 active money transfer companies on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to transferring money with a credit card from Ireland to South Africa, Xe emerges as our top choice of the 21 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 Ireland.
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 Ireland 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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