Overall best option: Revolut
Of the 5 companies that support LSL to ZAR, Revolut offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, Revolut appeared in 42.9% of Lesotho to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send LSL to ZAR.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Lotis to South Africa using Revolut.
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Transfer consider from Lesotho to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between Lesotho 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 Loti to South Africa we've compared 5 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Lesotho.
Overall, we rated Revolut as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Lesotho to South Africa.
Cheapest way to send money to South Africa from Lesotho: Revolut
Data collected over the past six months shows that Revolut is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
The LSL0 transfer cost represents the most common fee for LSL to ZAR international transfers, based on data from the past six months.
If you want to secure the best rates on a LSL to South Africa transfer, make sure you pick Revolut to send your money online.
*The most common fee applied to LSL-ZAR by Revolut, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to South Africa from Lesotho: Revolut.
Through our research, we found Revolut to be the quickest way to send LSL into Rand in 42.9% of instances. For fast transfers between LSL and ZAR, Revolut is generally a good option.
Money transfers from Lesotho to South Africa through Revolut have an average fee of 0 LSL.
To confirm that Revolut was the 'fastest' option we compared 5 money transfer providers for overall speed of sending money from Lesotho to South Africa. This was made up of depositing Loti to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.
When sending quickly is a priority, Revolut is our recommended choice for sending into South Africa from Lesotho.
Need to make a large transfer?
Revolut is the best option for large transfers of the 5 providers compared.
While Revolut may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send LSL from Lesotho to South Africa, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of sending money from Lesotho to South Africa
Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from Lesotho to South Africa.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Finding a provider as close to mid-market rate as possible will ensure more Rand for your Loti. The current LSL-ZAR mid-market rate is 0.9954 ZAR per Loti.
This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the LSL-ZAR mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.9976 ZAR per Loti, with a low of 0.9901 and a high of 1.0054.
Revolut is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 5 companies compared.
Often the LSL-ZAR exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring Lotis to South Africa.
Fees: Money transfer fees are charged on top the exchange rate and can be set, or a percentage of the total amount of Loti you’re sending to South Africa. Revolut currently has the lowest fees for transfers into ZAR at an average of 0 LSL over the last 6 months. We always recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The amount received in Rand is the biggest indicator of the total cost of sending money to South Africa from Lesotho. The bigger the amount received in South Africa, the lower the overall cost of sending from Lesotho.
Finding the best exchange rate for Loti to Rand
Timing is essential for sending money between LSL and ZAR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your LSL.
Over the last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from LSL to ZAR averaged 0.9976 ZAR.
The highest value recorded was 1.0054 ZAR, while the lowest was 0.9901 ZAR.
There are currently 5 providers offering transfers between Lesotho and South Africa close to this rate
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How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between South Africa and Lesotho.
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 Lesotho to South Africa.
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