Companies for transfers from Uganda to South Africa
"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."
"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."
Overall best option: Regency FX
Of the 7 companies that support UGX to ZAR, Regency FX offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, Regency FX appeared in 50% of Uganda to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send UGX to ZAR.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Ugand Shillings to South Africa using Regency FX.
Compare for the best deal on your Uganda to South Africa transfer
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 7 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from Uganda.
Overall, we rated Regency FX 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: Moneycorp
Of the 7 providers compared, data shows that Moneycorp is 0% cheaper than the second-best option.
The is cost is made up of an average UGX-ZAR exchange rate that is 1.96% 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, Moneycorp will result in the most Rand received.
*The most common fee applied to UGX-ZAR by Moneycorp, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest money transfers to South Africa from Uganda: Moneycorp.
Through our research, we found Moneycorp to be the quickest way to send UGX into Rand in 50% of instances. For fast transfers between UGX and ZAR, Moneycorp is generally a good option.
Money transfers from Uganda to South Africa through Moneycorp have an average fee of 0 UGX.
To confirm that Moneycorp was the 'fastest' option we compared 7 money transfer providers for 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, Moneycorp is our recommended choice for sending into South Africa from Uganda.
Need to make a large transfer?
Regency FX is the best option for large transfers of the 7 providers compared.
While Regency FX 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 0.0052 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 three months has seen the Ugand Shilling worth an average 0.0049 ZAR. Within this there has been a high of 0.005, and a low of 0.0047.
From 7 companies compared, Regency FX 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. Regency FX offers the lowest fee of the 7 providers tested, averaging 0 UGX per transfer over the last 6 months.
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 six months, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from UGX to ZAR averaged 0.0049 ZAR.
The highest value recorded was 0.005 ZAR, while the lowest was 0.0047 ZAR.
7 providers currently offer transfers between Uganda and South Africa close to this rate
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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.
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