How to send money to South Africa from Namibia with the best NAD-ZAR rate
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.
Transferring the other way? Send ZAR from South Africa to Namibia instead.
"Western Union agents help you send money from a wide variety of countries. Find a local branch near you to deposit cash and send your funds abroad."
"Western Union agents help you send money from a wide variety of countries. Find a local branch near you to deposit cash and send your funds abroad."
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash abroad."
"With MoneyGram you can send money globally. Find a local MoneyGram branch near you to deposit and send cash abroad."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
"If you and the person you are sending money to both have PayPal apps, you can quickly and easily send money between each other."
Alternative for Namibia to South Africa
While you can’t send NAD to ZAR with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
"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."
"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."
"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."
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The best way to send money from Namibia to South Africa is using PayPal P2P transfer service.
With P2P transfers, if you and your recipient both have the PayPal app, you can send money between them.
You will initiate the transfer in NAD and your recipient will receive the ZAR into their PayPal account.
The downside of this, is that PayPal charges higher fees and the withdrawal options can be limited depending.
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Transfer consider from Namibia to South Africa
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 3 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Namibia.
Overall, we rated Western Union Agent 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.
The cheapest way to send money to South Africa from Namibia is using Western Union cash transfer service.
While online transfers are usually cheaper, there are very few providers offering NAD to ZAR transfers, making cash transfer through a Western Union Agent the most practical and affordable option available.
The overall cost of your transfer includes both the transfer fee (around 3 NAD per 4,300 NAD) and the exchange rate markup applied by Western Union.
These costs can vary depending on the branch location, payment method, and the amount you’re sending, so it’s always worth checking with your branch before making a transfer.
Fastest way to send money to South Africa from Namibia : MoneyGram cash pickup
When speed is your priority, the quickest way to transfer money from Namibia to South Africa is through a MoneyGram cash transfer.
In most cases, funds are available for pickup within minutes, allowing your recipient to collect ZAR almost instantly. Sometimes it can take a day or two, depending on the deposit method, branch, and the amount.
Given the limited online options for NAD to ZAR transfers, using MoneyGram’s cash pickup service remains the fastest and most dependable choice.
Need to make a large transfer?
Western Union Agent is the best option for large transfers of the 3 providers compared.
While Western Union Agent 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 0.9941 ZAR per Namibi Dollar.
For reference, the NAD-ZAR average mid-market rate for the past week has been 0.9999 ZAR per Namibi Dollar, with a high of 1.0045 and a low of 0.9969.
The company offering the best exchange rate is Western Union Agent (0.9542 ZAR per Namibi Dollar)
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 Western Union Agent, only 3 NAD. 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.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from NAD to ZAR averaged 0.9999 ZAR.
The highest value recorded was 1.0045 ZAR, while the lowest was 0.9969 ZAR.
3 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 Western Union Agent for transfers from Namibia 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, Western Union Agent is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 3 we compared for transfers from NAD to South Africa.
To send money from Namibia to South Africa, Western Union Agent has a fee of 3 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 Western Union Agent.
Western Union Agent is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Namibia and South Africa. This is of the 3 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from Namibia to South Africa, we 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 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.
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