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Send money from Lesotho to South Africa
While you can’t send LSL to ZAR with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
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How to send money from Lesotho to South Africa
Sending money from Lesotho to South Africa doesn’t have a huge amount of options. Because of this, we suggest sending money via:
An agent like Western Union, MoneyGram, or Ria Money Transfer
Wise (USD/USD or EUR/EUR transfers)
Send cash to South Africa from Lesotho
Agents are physical stores where you hand in LSL as cash and the receiver picks it up from the store in South Africa.
Western Union Agent
We suggest using Western Union agent as it's reputable, fast, and is partnered with multiple banks in Lesotho.
The fees and rates will vary from day to day and based on your transfer amount, but it's still much cheaper than using your bank directly.
To get started, find the closest WU agent using the store locator, fill in the forms at the counter, pay for your transfer and let the recipient know.
Most transfers will be available for collection the same day, but sometimes can take up to a few days.
Compare for the best deal on your Lesotho to South Africa transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't spend more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to compare rates on money transfers from Lesotho to South Africa.
- Choose a provider
Pick the provider that offers you the best value & service for your needs for LSL to ZAR transfers.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be heading to South Africa.
Sending money from Lesotho to South Africa: key insights and tips
Don't settle for the first option. Always compare ways to send money from Lesotho to South Africa to find out about fees, speed, and reliability.
Your analysis should include all the providers that operate between Lesotho and South Africa. Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Lesotho when you need to send money to South Africa.
Cheapest way to send money from Lesotho to South Africa
Without any money transfer providers serving the Lesotho to South Africa route, the cheapest money transfer options are limited.
We would recommend using:
Understanding the costs involved when moving money from Lesotho to South Africa
When calculating the costs of money transfers between Lesotho and South Africa, here's what really matters:
The Mid-Market Rate: Today, the LSL-ZAR mid-market rate equals to 0.9961. Keep in mind that this rate fluctuates all the time.
The LSL-ZAR average exchange rate of the past week has been 1, with a highest of 1.0031 and a lowest of 0.9982.
Fees and Markups: When you pick a service with competitive exchange rates and low fees, you get to make the most out of your LSL to ZAR transfers. This strategy keeps your costs down, offering a smart way to handle your international transactions.
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 week, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from LSL to ZAR averaged 1 ZAR.
The highest value recorded was 1.0031 ZAR, while the lowest was 0.9982 ZAR.
There are currently 3 providers offering transfers between Lesotho and South Africa close to this rate
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What payment methods are available when sending money from Lesotho to South Africa?
Sending bank transfers from Lesotho to South Africa
Bank transfers are the most common way of sending LSL to South Africa as they are secure, reliable, and convenient.
If you want to send Lotis to South Africa via bank transfer, you can use your bank where no provider is available, but it will likely be at a bad exchange rate.
Sending money from Lesotho to South Africa by credit card
Credit card payments are quick, convenient, and typically more secure than other methods, thanks to backing by the issuing party. Some users may even be able to rack up reward points when making large transactions.
If you want to send Lotis to South Africa with a credit card.
Note: Beware of chargesCredit card payments are often classified as cash advances, which bring their own charges, as well as currency conversion and usage fees. Forgetting to pay your balance can also result in high interest charges, and can even damage your credit score.
Sending money from Lesotho to South Africa by payment apps
If you’d like to send money from Lesotho to South Africa via payment app, follow these steps:
Download the app and register. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play. You’ll need to register to be able to open an account. Make sure the app services transfers from Lesotho to South Africa.
Enter your details. Enter any of the details required. You may need a valid form of ID.
Start your transfer. Enter the details of your recipient. Some apps will require full payment details, while others allow you to pay with just an email address. You may need to state that you’re planning to send money to South Africa in Rand at this stage.
Check the details. It’s vital that you check the details you’ve added to make sure everything is correct. It can be very difficult to reverse a transfer, and most payment apps don’t let you cancel a transfer from Lesotho to South Africa after it’s been sent.
Send the money. Your app will probably charge a fee for the transfer. They may also add a markup to the LSL to ZAR exchange rate. Check the rate they’re offering against the mid-market rate to make sure you’re getting a good deal.
The current mid-market rate of LSL to ZAR is 0.9961
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.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send LSL to ZAR.
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