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Companies for transfers from United Kingdom 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."
"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & 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."
"Zing is a new money transfer app, offering a best-in-class mobile app & member perks. Fee structure is competitive, especially for smaller, regular payments."
"TorFX's 5-star service handles most currency needs, especially relating to overseas property, emigration & retirement. Friendly phone support, no-obligation advice & no max transfer limit."
"Revolut has 50+ million customers globally. You can hold up to 36 currencies in the app and send money quickly in 70+ currencies to 160+ countries."
"24/7 live chat support provided in six languages. Special first transfer rates available, with airtime topup supported to many countries in Africa, Asia and South America."
"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."
"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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"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."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."
"Card-to-card transfers can be received in just two minutes."
"Xoom, a PayPal service, allows you to send money in more than 160 countries. You can send cash for over-the-counter pickup or home delivery, as well as send by bank transfer or debit card."
"Securely send money to and from 150+ countries and 20+ currencies. Same-day transfers avaialble on most major currencies."
"Fast, secure internatinal transfers with no fees and transparent rates. They offer a free currency card for use at home and abroad."
"Ria Money Transfer has over 35 yeas of trusted experience. Send money online to over 190 countries, and to over 500,000 pickup locations."
"Paysend has transparent fees and rates, with transfer sent within seconds to your recipient's bank. They also have global 24/7 support for any enquiries, and bank-level security."
"Moneycorp is an established player in the market, with a focus on private clients and corporates. Make overseas payments in over 120 currencies and 190 countries."
"Moneygram is a well established service with over 80 years in the sector. They support over 200 countries worldwide and have over 440,000 retail locations."
Overall best option: Wise
Of the 22 companies that support GBP to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, Wise appeared in 98.8% of United Kingdom to South Africa searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send GBP to ZAR.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Pound Sterlings to South Africa using Wise.
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Summary of recent searches
Transfer consider from United Kingdom to South Africa
A comparison of providers offering services between the United Kingdom 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 Pound Sterling to South Africa we've compared 22 providers.
This coverage of the market ensure you will get the best options for your transfer to South Africa from the United Kingdom.
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 the United Kingdom to South Africa.
Cheapest way to send money to South Africa from the United Kingdom: Zing
Data collected through our comparison over the past six months shows that Zing is 0.1% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of an average fee of 0* GBP and an exchange rate for buying Rand with Pound Sterling that is 0.15% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to South Africa transfer, Zing offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to South Africa.
*The most common fee applied to GBP-ZAR by Zing, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to South Africa: Paysend
Our data shows that Paysend came up as the fastest option for sending Pound Sterling into Rand in 30.1% of searches. This makes them well suited to urgent GBP to ZAR money transfers.
The average fee for a GBP-Rand transfer through Paysend is 0 GBP.
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 22 providers for overall speed of sending money from the United Kingdom to South Africa - this includes depositing Pound Sterling, transfer times, withdrawal timeframes in South Africa.
When speed matters, Paysend is your best choice for sending into South Africa from the United Kingdom.
Need to make a large transfer?
Wise is the best option for large transfers of the 22 providers compared.
While Wise may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send GBP from the United Kingdom to South Africa, it's a great provider for larger transfers for things like buying or selling property.
Understanding the costs involved when transferring money to South Africa from United Kingdom
When calculating the cost of sending money from the United Kingdom to South Africa, a combination of fees and exchange rates ensure the best deal:
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current GBP-ZAR mid-market rate is 23.0377 ZAR per Pound Sterling. Finding a provider as close to this number as possible will ensure more Rand for your money.
As a comparison, the GBP-ZAR mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 23.1077 ZAR per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 23.7467 and a low of 22.4899.
Wise is currently offering the best exchange rate on transfers between the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Often the GBP-ZAR exchange rate you receive will be the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending Pound Sterling to South Africa.
Fees: Transfer fees are charged on top of a transfer. Zing currently offers lowest fees, at an average of 0 GBP over the last 6 months. Although, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.
Amount Received: The total amount received in Rand is the biggest indicator in the total cost of sending money to the United Kingdom from South Africa. The higher the total amount received in South Africa, the lower the cost of sending from the United Kingdom.
Tracking the exchange rate for Pound Sterling to Rand
Getting a better exchange rate between GBP and ZAR can make a huge difference to the overall cost of sending money.
Over the last six months, between the United Kingdom and South Africa, the average numbers are:
GBP to ZAR saw an average 23.1077 ZAR mid-market rate.
The highest point was 23.7467 ZAR, while the lowest was 22.4899 ZAR.
22 providers are currently offering transfers between the United Kingdom and South Africa.
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Funding your United Kingdom to South Africa transfer
Bank transfers
The default option for sending money from the United Kingdom to South Africa is often a bank transfer.
Using a money transfer company such as Zing for transfers from the United Kingdom to South Africa, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 22 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to South Africa is Zing.
With an average fee of GBP0 to send money from the United Kingdom to South Africa, Zing offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Prepaid and debit cards
Sending money from the United Kingdom to South Africa with a prepaid or debit card is easy with Wise.
Wise is a leader in accepting card payments for transfers between the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Credit cards
Xe is the best money transfer company of the 22 compared for credit card transfers from the United Kingdom to South Africa
Fee alert: using a credit card to transfer money can mean a fee being charged by your card issuer. 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 United Kingdom.
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 United Kingdom to South Africa.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send GBP to ZAR.
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