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Compare the best money transfer service from Namibia to South Africa

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

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

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Overall best option: Airwallex

Airwallex is our recommended company for sending money to South Africa from NAD.

Of the 5 companies that support NAD to ZAR, Airwallex offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Overall, Airwallex appeared in 39.1% of Namibia to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send NAD to ZAR.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Namibi Dollars to South Africa using Airwallex.

Compare for the best deal on your Namibia to South Africa transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Namibia to South Africa
Airwallex
Total number of NA - ZA providers
5
Average cheapest fees & rate
Airwallex
Average fastest transfer
Airwallex
Best for bank transfers
Airwallex
Best for debit card
Wise

Transfer consider from Namibia to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Namibia 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 Namibi Dollar 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 Namibia.

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

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Getting the best Namibi Dollar-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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Consider how the money will be received
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations in South Africa

Cheapest way to send money from Namibia to South Africa: Airwallex

We compared 5 money transfer companies and Airwallex offers the cheapest transfer service between Namibia and South Africa.

On average, Airwallex fees were 0* NAD per transfer and customers would expect an exchange rate between NAD-ZAR that is 0% different to the mid-market rate

Against the others tested, Airwallex is 0.5% cheaper than the second-best option.

To secure a cheap way to transfer NAD to South Africa, Airwallex is our recommendation.

*The most common fee applied to NAD-ZAR by Airwallex, based on data from the past six months.

Fastest way to transfer money to South Africa from Namibia: Airwallex.

Of 5 companies compared, Airwallex offers the quickest way to send Namibi Dollars to South Africa.

Through our data, we found Airwallex to be the fastest option for sending money from Namibia into Rand in 39.1% of occasions. For fast NAD to ZAR money transfers, Airwallex comes highly recommended.

Namibia to South Africa transfers with Airwallex have an average fee of 0 NAD.

To test that Airwallex was the 'fastest' option we compared 5 providers. With this, we compared overall speed of sending money from Namibia to South Africa made up of depositing Namibi Dollars, to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.

When sending at speed is a priority, Airwallex is our recommended choice for sending into South Africa from Namibia.

Need to make a large transfer?

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

Airwallex is the best option for large transfers of the
5 providers compared.

While Airwallex may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send NAD from Namibia 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 from Namibia to South Africa

When calculating the costs of money transfers between Namibia and South Africa, opt for the best combination of fees and exchange rates:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: Today, the NAD-ZAR mid-market rate equals 1.0072 ZAR per Namibi Dollar.

  • For reference, the NAD-ZAR average mid-market rate for the past three months has been 0.9998 ZAR per Namibi Dollar, with a high of 1.0226 and a low of 0.9837.

  • The company offering the best exchange rate is Airwallex.

  • Often the NAD-ZAR exchange rate you receive is the bigger factor than how much it costs to send Namibi Dollars to South Africa.

Fees: Fees are charged on top of a transfer. The company offering the lowest fee is Airwallex, averaging 0 NAD over the last 6 months. We would recommend searching for your exact send amount to get an idea of fees.

Amount Received: The amount received in Rand is the biggest indicator the total cost of sending money from Namibia to South Africa. Essentially, the more the recipient receives in South Africa, the less it is costing to send from Namibia.

Track the exchange rate for Namibi Dollar to Rand

Sending money at the right time between NAD and ZAR can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much ZAR you get for your NAD.

Mid-market Rate
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= 1.007208 ZAR

Over the last six months, the average numbers are:

  • The exchange rate from NAD to ZAR averaged 0.9998 ZAR.

  • The highest value recorded was 1.0226 ZAR, while the lowest was 0.9837 ZAR.

  • 5 providers currently offer transfers between Namibia and South Africa close to this rate

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How to pay for money transfers between Namibia and
South Africa

  • Bank transfers

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

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


    On average, Airwallex is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 5 we compared for transfers from NAD to South Africa.

    To send money from Namibia to South Africa, Airwallex has an average fee of 0 NAD.

  • Debit cards and prepaid options

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


    Wise is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Namibia and South Africa. This is of the 5 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card money transfers from Namibia to South Africa, emerges as our top choice of the 5 companies offering this service.

    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 Namibia.


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 Namibia to South Africa.


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


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

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.