How to send money to South Africa from Uganda with the best UGX-ZAR rate
Find the best deals when you transfer from Uganda to South Africa. Get insights on the fastest, cheapest, and providers with the best UGX to ZAR exchange rates.
Read on to get the best value, expert information, and analysis on ways to send money to South Africa from Uganda.
Transferring the other way? Send ZAR from South Africa to Uganda instead.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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Overall best option: Key Currency
Of the 1 companies that support UGX to ZAR, Key Currency offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Sending 25,757,032 UGX to ZAR will cost you USh0 in fees, and you will receive 121,988.65 ZAR. The delivery time usually is minutes - 3 days, but can be longer depending when you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Ugand Shillings to South Africa using Key Currency.
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Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from Uganda to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between Uganda 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 Ugand Shilling to South Africa we've compared 1 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Uganda.
Overall, we rated Key Currency as the best, but remember comparing for your specific transfer gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from Uganda to South Africa.
Cheapest way to transfer money to South Africa from Uganda: Key Currency
Of the 1 providers compared, data shows that Key Currency is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
The is cost is made up of an average UGX-ZAR exchange rate that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate and an average fee of 0* UGX.
If you want to secure the best rates on a UGX to South Africa transfer, Key Currency will result in the most Rand received.
Fastest money transfers to South Africa from Uganda: Key Currency.
For example, the transfer time for sending USh25,757,032 to South Africa with Key Currency is minutes - 3 days.
But, it can be quicker or longer depending on the exact amount, as well as the day and time of your transfer.
Money transfers from Uganda to South Africa through Key Currency have a fee of 0 UGX.
To confirm that Key Currency was the 'fastest' option we compared 1 money transfer providers for the overall speed of sending money from Uganda to South Africa. This was made up of depositing Ugand Shilling to a money transfer account and transfer times to South Africa.
When sending quickly is a priority, Key Currency is our recommended choice for sending into South Africa from Uganda.
Need to make a large transfer?
Key Currency is the best option for large transfers of the 1 providers compared.
While Key Currency may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send UGX from Uganda to South Africa, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the cost of money transfers to South Africa from Uganda
The total cost of sending money to South Africa from Uganda is a mix of the mid-market, exchange rates and transfer fees.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market for UGX-ZAR is 0.0047 ZAR per Ugand Shilling.
Using a transfer company with an exchange rate as close to the mid-market rate as possible will result in being able to buy more Rand for your Ugand Shillings.
The UGX-ZAR mid-market rate over the last 7 days has seen the Ugand Shilling worth an average 0.0048 ZAR. Within this there has been a high of 0.0048, and a low of 0.0047.
From 1 companies compared, Key Currency offers the strongest exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting UGX to ZAR.
Fees: When sending money there may be additional fees. Key Currency offers the lowest fee of the 1 providers tested, costing 0 UGX per transfer (based on USh25,757,032 transferred).
Amount Received: When comparing providers, the best measure is the amount of Rand eventually received in South Africa.
This number should allow you to determine if you are getting a good deal. A higher amount of money received in South Africa, means a better overall cost of sending money from Uganda.
Track the exchange rate for Ugand Shilling to Rand
Sending money at the right time between UGX and ZAR can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much ZAR you get for your UGX.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from UGX to ZAR averaged 0.0048 ZAR.
The highest value recorded was 0.0048 ZAR, while the lowest was 0.0047 ZAR.
1 providers currently offer transfers between Uganda and South Africa close to this rate
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How to pay for money transfers between Uganda and South Africa
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are often fastest, cheapest and best way to send money from Uganda to South Africa.
Using a money transfer company such as Key Currency for transfers from Uganda 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, Key Currency is the cheapest provider for bank transfers of the 1 we compared for transfers from UGX to South Africa.
To send money from Uganda to South Africa, Key Currency has a fee of 0 UGX.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from Uganda to South Africa with a debit card or a prepaid card is very simple with .
is the cheapest option for sending money with a debit card between Uganda and South Africa. This is of the 1 money transfer companies offering debit card payments on this route.
Credit cards
When it comes to credit card transfers from Uganda 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 Uganda.
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 Uganda to South Africa.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send UGX to ZAR.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy and review methodology.
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