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Companies for transfers from Japan 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 conversations & 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."
"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."
"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."
"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."
"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 12 companies that support JPY to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, Wise appeared in 91.7% of Japan to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send JPY to ZAR.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Yens to South Africa using Wise.
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Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from Japan to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between Japan 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 Yen 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 Japan.
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 Japan to South Africa.
Cheapest way to transfer money to South Africa from Japan: Revolut
Of the 12 providers compared, data shows that Revolut is 0.6% cheaper than the second-best option.
The is cost is made up of an average JPY-ZAR exchange rate that is 0.2% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* JPY.
If you want to secure the best rates on a JPY to South Africa transfer, Revolut will result in the most Rand received.
*The most common fee applied to JPY-ZAR by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Japan: Wise.
In our comparison, we found Wise to be the fastest way to send Yens to Rand in 50% of transfers. For quick transfers between JPY and ZAR, Wise comes highly recommended.
Sending money from Japan to South Africa through Wise has an average fee of 1,799 JPY.
To find the fastest company, we compared 12 money transfer providers for the overall speed of sending money from Japan to South Africa. This was made up of depositing Yen 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 Japan.
Need to make a large transfer?
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 JPY from Japan to South Africa, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of transferring money from Japan to South Africa
The total cost of money transfers from Japan to South Africa is a combination of fees and exchange rates. Get the best of both, and you will be getting a good deal.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate for JPY-ZAR is currently 0.1235 ZAR per Yen. Providers offering services closer to this rate will ensure more Rand for your Yens.
To give a historic average, over the last three months the JPY-ZAR mid-market rate has been 0.1229 ZAR per Yen, this has had a high of 0.1333 and a low of 0.1149.
From the 12 companies compared, Wise offers the best exchange rate on transfers to South Africa and Japan.
Generally, the exchange rate you receive on converting JPY to ZAR will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Yens to South Africa.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged alongside a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Revolut at an average of 0 JPY per transfer over the last 6 months. In all cases, we recommend searching for your exact send amount as fees may change.
Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount eventually received in Rand. Simply, the higher the amount received in Japan, the lower the cost of sending from South Africa.
The best exchange rate for Yen to Rand transfers
When sending money between JPY and ZAR getting a good deal on an exchange rate is essential. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your JPY.
Here's how the mid-market rate has performed recently, which will impact the overall cost of the exchange rate.
Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from JPY to ZAR has been 0.1229.
During this period, there was a high of 0.1333, and 0.1149 being the lowest point.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Japan to South Africa offers an exchange rate with a 0.01% markup against the mid-market rate.
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Paying for your Japan to South Africa money transfer
Bank transfers
A bank transfer is often the default option for money transfers from Japan to South Africa.
By using a money transfer company such as Revolut to send money from Japan to South Africa, you can while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than a bank would offer.
On average, Revolut is the cheapest money transfer provider for bank transfers from the 12 we tested when sending JPY to South Africa.
With an average fee of JPY0 to send money from Japan to South Africa, Revolut offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Japan to South Africa with a prepaid or debit card is very easy with Wise.
Wise is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from Japan to South Africa. This is from the 12 money transfer companies compared.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card money transfers from Japan to South Africa, emerges as our top choice of the 12 companies offering this service.
Be careful of fees: using a credit card to transfer money internationally often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. That's why 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 Japan.
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 Japan to South Africa.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send JPY to ZAR.
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