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Send money from Switzerland to South Africa
"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."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
"Key Currency offers a personal service with a dedicated account manager. There are no transfer limits or fees which is perfect for larger send amounts."
"Currencyflow is a modern FX broker backed by industry veterans with 30+ years of currency trading experience. Contact the UK-based team for a free quote."
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"Regency's UK-based account management team has vast experience. Get support on all kinds of transfers, from overseas property transactions to business payments & more."
"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation conversations & no max transfer limit."
"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."
"Currencies Direct have over 30 years of global money transfer expertise. Award winning service with a TrustPilot rating of 4.9. Lock-in rates for the future or trade 24/7 on web or mobile."
"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."
"Securely send money to and from 150+ countries and 20+ currencies. Same-day transfers avaialble on most major currencies."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
"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."
"Xe has over 30 years of currency exchange experience, and is one of the most reputable names on the market. 200 countries, 100 currencies, & funds often received in seconds."
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Overall best option: Wise
Of the 13 companies that support CHF to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Sending 6,000 CHF to ZAR will cost you fr.37.61 in fees, and you will receive 131,940.54 ZAR. The delivery time usually is within 3 hours, but can be longer depending when you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Swiss Francs to South Africa using Wise.
Compare for the best deal on your Switzerland to South Africa transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't spend more than you have to. Use our live comparison tool to compare rates on money transfers from Switzerland to South Africa.
- Choose a provider
Pick the provider that offers you the best value & service for your needs for CHF to ZAR transfers.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be heading to South Africa.
Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from Switzerland to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between Switzerland 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 Swiss Franc to South Africa we've compared 13 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Switzerland.
Overall, we rated Wise as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Switzerland to South Africa.
Cheapest way to transfer money to South Africa from Switzerland: Key Currency
Of the 13 providers compared, data shows that Key Currency is 0.01% cheaper than the second-best option.
The is cost is made up of an average CHF-ZAR exchange rate that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* CHF.
If you want to secure the best rates on a CHF to South Africa transfer, Key Currency will result in the most Rand received.
Fastest way to transfer money to South Africa from Switzerland: Wise.
For example, if you send fr.6,000 with Wise to South Africa now, the transfer time is within 3 hours.
This can vary depending on your needs, smaller transfers to South Africa are likely to arrive quicker.
When using Wise to send money from Switzerland to South Africa you can expect a fee of 37.61 CHF. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.
When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 13 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from Switzerland to South Africa we included the timeframe for depositing Swiss Franc to a money transfer account and average transfer times to South Africa.
When sending money to South Africa from Switzerland quickly is a priority, Wise is our recommended choice.
Need to make a large transfer?
Wise is the best option for large transfers of the 13 providers compared.
While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send CHF from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to South Africa
Ensuring a strong combination of fees and exchange rates ensures the best deal on money transfers from Switzerland 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 Swiss Franc. The current CHF-ZAR mid-market rate is 22.1875 ZAR per Swiss Franc.
This rate changes regularly so it can pay to track it. For comparison, the CHF-ZAR mid-market rate for the past 7 days has averaged 22.0939 ZAR per Swiss Franc, with a low of 22.0539 and a high of 22.1719.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate from the 13 companies compared.
Often the CHF-ZAR exchange rate you pay is the biggest cost factor when transferring Swiss Francs 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 Swiss Franc you’re sending to South Africa. Key Currency currently has the lowest fees for transfers into ZAR of just 0 CHF. 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 Switzerland. The bigger the amount received in South Africa, the lower the overall cost of sending from Switzerland.
Finding the best exchange rate between Swiss Franc and Rand
Getting a strong exchange rate between CHF and ZAR is essential. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZAR you get for your CHF.
It can pay to track rates, and keep on top of currency trends.
In the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from CHF to ZAR has averaged 22.0939.
In this period there was a high of 22.1719, and a low of 22.0539.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from Switzerland to South Africa offers 22.1288 ZAR per CHF which is only 0% above the mid-market rate.
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Paying for your Switzerland to South Africa transfer
Bank transfers
Paying via a bank transfer is often the better option for sending money from Switzerland to South Africa.
By using a money transfer company such as Key Currency for transfers from Switzerland to South Africa, you can send money and while benefit from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get with a traditional bank.
On average, Key Currency is the cheapest provider for bank transfers from the 13 we tested when sending CHF to South Africa.
With a fee of 0 CHF to send money from Switzerland to South Africa, Key Currency offers the best combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit and prepaid cards
Sending money from Switzerland to South Africa with a debit or a prepaid card is easy with Xe.
Xe is a one of the better options in the market for international debit card transfers from Switzerland to South Africa.
Credit cards
Not many money transfer companies offer direct credit card deposits, because it is more expensive for everyone.
We recommend using a bank transfer or a debit card transfer if you can; otherwise, make a quick comparison to find the latest deal.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money can mean being charged for a cash advance by your card provider. We always recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment if it is a possibility.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between South Africa and Switzerland.
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 Switzerland to South Africa.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send CHF to ZAR.
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