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Compare the best money transfer service from Pakistan to South Africa

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

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

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Companies for transfers from Pakistan to South Africa

Sponsored - Managed Service

"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

"OFX have been helping individuals and businesses send money for over 25 years. Transfer in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries, with 24/7 phone access to currency experts."

Fees
None
Transfer Speed
Minutes - 24 hours
Exchange Rate Markup
0.4% - 1.5%

Overall best option: OFX

OFX is our recommended company for sending money to South Africa from PKR.

Of the 6 companies that support PKR to ZAR, OFX offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Overall, OFX appeared in 71.4% of Pakistan to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send PKR to ZAR.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Pakistan Rupees to South Africa using OFX.

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

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Pakistan to South Africa
OFX
Total number of PK - ZA providers
6
Average cheapest fees & rate
OFX
Average fastest transfer
OFX
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
OFX
Best for debit card
Wise

Transfer consider from Pakistan to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Pakistan 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 Pakistan Rupee to South Africa we've compared 6 providers.

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

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

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Getting the best Pakistan Rupee-Rand exchange rate
3
Choose the right payment method
4
Financial regulators
5
Consider transfer limits
6
Consider how the money will be received
7
Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations in South Africa

Cheapest way to send money from Pakistan to South Africa: OFX

We compared 6 money transfer companies and OFX offers the cheapest transfer service between Pakistan and South Africa.

On average, OFX fees were 0* PKR per transfer and customers would expect an exchange rate between PKR-ZAR that is 0.33% different to the mid-market rate

Against the others tested, OFX is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.

To secure a cheap way to transfer PKR to South Africa, OFX is our recommendation.

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

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Fastest way to transfer money to South Africa from Pakistan: OFX.

Of 6 companies compared, OFX offers the quickest way to send Pakistan Rupees to South Africa.

Through our data, we found OFX to be the fastest option for sending money from Pakistan into Rand in 100% of occasions. For fast PKR to ZAR money transfers, OFX comes highly recommended.

Pakistan to South Africa transfers with OFX have an average fee of 0 PKR.

To test that OFX was the 'fastest' option we compared 6 providers. With this, we compared overall speed of sending money from Pakistan to South Africa made up of depositing Pakistan Rupees, to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.

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

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Need to make a large transfer?

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

OFX is the best option for large transfers of the
6 providers compared.

While OFX may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send PKR from Pakistan to South Africa, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.

Understanding the cost of transferring money to South Africa from Pakistan

Fees and exchange rates make up the total cost of sending money from South Africa to South Africa. Finding a company that can offer both ensures a good deal on your transfer.

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current PKR-ZAR mid-market rate is 0.0666 ZAR per Pakistan Rupee. You will get more Rand for your Pakistan Rupees if you find a provider close to this number.

  • For context, over the last three months the PKR-ZAR mid-market rate has had a high of 0.0653, a low of 0.0637 and averaged 0.0646 ZAR per Pakistan Rupee.

  • Across the 6 companies compared, the best exchange rate is with OFX.

  • Unless fees are unusually high, the exchange rate you receive on converting PKR to ZAR will be the biggest determining factor when working out the cost of transferring Pakistan Rupees to South Africa.

Fees: Transfer fees are charged as part of the transfer. OFX at an average of 0 PKR per transfer over the last 6 months, offers the lowest fees overall. We’d always recommend comparing providers for your exact send amount as fees may change.

Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Rand eventually received in South Africa. You can assume that a lower cost of sending from Pakistan will result in more money received in South Africa.

Getting the best exchange rate for Pakistan Rupee to Rand

Tracking the mid-market rate can make a huge difference when sending money PKR to ZAR. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your PKR.

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
0.066551 
ZAR

Here's some data on recent trends in the mid-market rate.

  • Over the past six months, the interbank rate from PKR to ZAR has seen some fluctuation. On average, it has been 0.0646.

  • During this period, the highest value level was 0.0653, with a low of 0.0637.

  • OFX, which is our recommended service to send money online from Pakistan to South Africa offers an exchange rate that is only 0.07% above the mid-market rate.

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Paying for your Pakistan to
South Africa money transfer

  • Bank transfers

    A bank transfer is often the default option for money transfers from Pakistan to South Africa.

    By using a money transfer company such as OFX to send money from Pakistan to South Africa, you can while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than a bank would offer. 


    On average, OFX is the cheapest money transfer provider for bank transfers from the 6 we tested when sending PKR to South Africa.

    With an average fee of PKR0 to send money from Pakistan to South Africa, OFX offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

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


    Wise is a great choice for sending money with a debit card from Pakistan to South Africa. This is from the 6 money transfer companies compared.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card money transfers from Pakistan to South Africa, emerges as our top choice of the 6 companies offering this service.

    Be careful of fees: using a credit card to transfer money internationally 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 Pakistan.


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 Pakistan to South Africa.


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