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How to send money to South Africa from Mali with the best XOF-ZAR rate

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

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

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Mid-market rate as of 08/11/2025: 1 XOF = 0.031436 ZAR
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WorldRemit
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R 139,660.03
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R 3,372 better than a typical bank*

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Overall best option: WorldRemit

WorldRemit is our recommended company for sending money to South Africa from XOF.

Of the 1 companies that support XOF to ZAR, WorldRemit offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Sending 4,469,500 XOF to ZAR will cost you CFA5 in fees, and you will receive 139,660.03 ZAR. The delivery time usually is minutes - 2 days, but can be longer depending when you make the transfer.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send CFA Franc BCEAOs to South Africa using WorldRemit.

WorldRemit is the top rated company for sending money from Mali (XOF) to South Africa (ZAR) - WorldRemit Screenshot 1
WorldRemit is the top rated company for sending money from Mali (XOF) to South Africa (ZAR) - WorldRemit Screenshot 2

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Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Mali to South Africa
WorldRemit
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Average cheapest fees & rate
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Transfer consider from Mali to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Mali 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 CFA Franc BCEAO to South Africa we've compared 1 providers.

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

Overall, we rated WorldRemit as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Mali to South Africa.

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Getting the best CFA Franc BCEAO-Rand exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Financial regulators
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Consider transfer limits
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations in South Africa

Cheapest way to send money from Mali to South Africa: WorldRemit

WorldRemit offers the lowest cost transfers of the 1 compared.

Data collected for transfers between Mali and South Africa over the past week shows that WorldRemit is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

This cost combines the exchange rate between the CFA Franc BCEAO and Rand that is 0.6% different to the mid-market rate and the fee of 5 XOF.

WorldRemit is the cheapest way to send money from Mali (XOF) to South Africa (ZAR) - WorldRemit Screenshot 1
WorldRemit is the cheapest way to send money from Mali (XOF) to South Africa (ZAR) - WorldRemit Screenshot 2

Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Mali: WorldRemit.

Of the 1 companies offering Mali to South Africa, WorldRemit is the quickest.

If you send CFA4,469,500 with WorldRemit to South Africa, the transfer time is minutes - 2 days. This is currently the fastest option, but can vary depending on how much XOF you send to South Africa.

Sending money from Mali to South Africa through WorldRemit has a fee of 5 XOF.

To find the fastest company, we compared 1 money transfer providers for the overall speed of sending money from Mali to South Africa. This was made up of depositing CFA Franc BCEAO to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.

When looking for the fastest money transfer, WorldRemit is our best choice for sending into South Africa from Mali.

WorldRemit is the fastest way to send money from Mali (XOF) to South Africa (ZAR) - WorldRemit Screenshot 1
WorldRemit is the fastest way to send money from Mali (XOF) to South Africa (ZAR) - WorldRemit Screenshot 2

Need to make a large transfer?

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

WorldRemit is the best option for large transfers of the
1 providers compared.

While WorldRemit may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send XOF from Mali 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 Mali to South Africa

Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from Mali 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 CFA Franc BCEAO. The current XOF-ZAR mid-market rate is 0.0315 ZAR per CFA Franc BCEAO.

  • This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the XOF-ZAR mid-market rate for the past 7 days has averaged 0.0315 ZAR per CFA Franc BCEAO, with a low of 0.0314 and a high of 0.0317.

  • WorldRemit is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 1 companies compared.

  • Often the XOF-ZAR exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring CFA Franc BCEAOs 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 CFA Franc BCEAO you’re sending to South Africa. WorldRemit currently has the lowest fees for transfers into ZAR of just 5 XOF. 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 Mali. The bigger the amount received in South Africa, the lower the overall cost of sending from Mali.

Getting best exchange rate for transfers between CFA Franc BCEAO and Rand

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

Mid-market Rate
1 
XOF
=
0.031456 
ZAR

The recent trends between the currencies are:

  • Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from XOF to ZAR has moved slightly. On average, it was 0.0315.

  • During this same period,there was a high of 0.0317, and a low of 0.0314.

  • WorldRemit, which is our recommended service to send money online from Mali to South Africa offers 0.0312 ZAR per XOF which is only 0.6% above the mid-market rate.

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How to pay for money transfers between Mali and
South Africa

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from Mali to South Africa.

    Using a money transfer company such as for transfers from Mali to South Africa, will mean being able to send money via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


    On average, is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 1 we compared for transfers from XOF to South Africa.

    To send money from Mali to South Africa, has a fee of XOF.

  • Debit cards and prepaid options

    Sending money from Mali to South Africa with a debit card or a prepaid card is very simple with .


    is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Mali and South Africa. This is of the 1 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card transfers from Mali to South Africa, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.

    Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money 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 Mali.


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 Mali to South Africa.


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


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy and review methodology.

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