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Compare the best money transfer service from Sierra Leone to South Africa

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

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

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Overall best option: Moneycorp

Moneycorp is our recommended company for sending money to South Africa from SLL.

Of the 4 companies that support SLL to ZAR, Moneycorp offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Overall, Moneycorp appeared in 50% of Sierra Leone to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send SLL to ZAR.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Leones to South Africa using Moneycorp.

Compare for the best deal on your Sierra Leone to South Africa transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from Sierra Leone to South Africa
Moneycorp
Total number of SL - ZA providers
4
Average cheapest fees & rate
Wise
Average fastest transfer
Moneycorp
Best for bank transfers
Wise
Best for debit card
Wise

Transfer consider from Sierra Leone to South Africa

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Compare available providers

A comparison of providers offering services between Sierra Leone 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 Leone to South Africa we've compared 4 providers.

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

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

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Getting the best Leone-Rand exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
4
Financial regulators
5
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 Sierra Leone to South Africa: Wise

We compared 4 money transfer companies and Wise offers the cheapest transfer service between Sierra Leone and South Africa.

On average, Wise fees were 19.96* SLL per transfer and customers would expect an exchange rate between SLL-ZAR that is 0% different to the mid-market rate

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

To secure a cheap way to transfer SLL to South Africa, Wise is our recommendation.

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

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Fastest way to transfer money from Sierra Leone to South Africa: Moneycorp

Of the 4 companies compared, Moneycorp currently offers the fastest money transfers to South Africa from Sierra Leone.

Our data shows that Moneycorp came up as the fastest option for sending Leone into Rand in 50% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent SLL to ZAR money transfers.

The average fee for a SLL-Rand transfer through Moneycorp is 0 SLL.

To get the 'fastest' option we compared 4 providers for overall speed of sending money from Sierra Leone to South Africa - this includes depositing Leone, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in South Africa. 


When speed matters, Moneycorp is your best choice for sending into South Africa from Sierra Leone.

Need to make a large transfer?

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

Moneycorp is the best option for large transfers of the
4 providers compared.

While Moneycorp may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send SLL from Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone to South Africa

Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from Sierra Leone 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 Leone. The current SLL-ZAR mid-market rate is 0.0009 ZAR per Leone.

  • This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the SLL-ZAR mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 0.0009 ZAR per Leone, with a low of 0.0009 and a high of 0.0009.

  • Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 4 companies compared.

  • Often the SLL-ZAR exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring Leones 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 Leone you’re sending to South Africa. Wise currently has the lowest fees for transfers into ZAR at an average of 19.96 SLL over the last 6 months. 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 Sierra Leone. The bigger the amount received in South Africa, the lower the overall cost of sending from Sierra Leone.

Finding the best exchange rate for Leone to Rand

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

Mid-market Rate
1 
=
0.000879 
ZAR

Over the last six months, here’s what we’ve seen:

  • The exchange rate from SLL to ZAR averaged 0.0009 ZAR.

  • The highest value recorded was 0.0009 ZAR, while the lowest was 0.0009 ZAR.

  • There are currently 4 providers offering transfers between Sierra Leone and South Africa close to this rate

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How to pay for money transfers between Sierra Leone and
South Africa

  • Bank transfers

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

    Using a money transfer company such as Wise for transfers from Sierra Leone 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, Wise is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 4 we compared for transfers from SLL to South Africa.

    To send money from Sierra Leone to South Africa, Wise has an average fee of 19.96 SLL.

  • Debit cards and prepaid options

    Sending money from Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone and South Africa. This is of the 4 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card money transfers from Sierra Leone to South Africa, emerges as our top choice of the 4 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 Sierra Leone.


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 Sierra Leone to South Africa.


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