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Send money 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"Remitly focuses on sending money to friends and family in Asia, Africa and South America. Wide coverage and well-suited to regular transfers home."
BarclaysRecipient gets (ZAR)R 139,571.88Not recommended
PayPalRecipient gets (ZAR)R 132,896.20Not recommended
"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 17 companies that support GBP to ZAR, Wise offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Sending 6,000 GBP to ZAR will cost you £41.52 in fees, and you will receive 142,209.25 ZAR. The delivery time usually is next day, but can be longer depending when you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Pound Sterlings to South Africa using Wise.
Compare for the best deal on your United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to South Africa.
- Choose a provider
Pick the provider that offers you the best value & service for your needs for GBP 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 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 17 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: Key Currency
Data collected through our comparison shows that Key Currency is 0.01% cheaper than the second-best option.
The cost is made up of a fee of 0 GBP and an exchange rate for buying Rand with Pound Sterling that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate.
If you want to secure the best rates on a United Kingdom to South Africa transfer, Key Currency offers value. We would still recommend searching for the amount you want to send to South Africa.
Fastest way to transfer money from United Kingdom to South Africa: Currencyflow
With Currencyflow , the transfer time to South Africa is minutes - 24 hours, with a 0 GBP transfer fee (based on £6,000 transfer)
To get the 'fastest' option we compared 17 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.
Need to send over £10,000 from the UK? TorFX is your best option
Opt for a service proven with large transfers when size matters. For transfers over £10,000, your best option is TorFX.
While TorFX may not always be the cheapest or fastest way to send GBP to South Africa, they will keep you safe and relaxed while your money moves into ZAR.
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 24.0587 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 week has averaged 23.847 ZAR per Pound Sterling, hitting a high of 24.0587 and a low of 23.7185.
Revolut 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. Key Currency currently offers lowest fees of 0 GBP. 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 7 days, between the United Kingdom and South Africa, the average numbers are:
GBP to ZAR saw an average 23.847 ZAR mid-market rate.
The highest point was 24.0587 ZAR, while the lowest was 23.7185 ZAR.
Wise, which is our recommended service to send money online from United Kingdom to South Africa offers 23.8667 ZAR per GBP which is only 0.8% above the mid-market rate.
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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 Key Currency for transfers from the United Kingdom to South Africa, allows for sending via a bank transfer while benefiting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates.
From the 17 we tested, the cheapest provider for bank transfers from GBP to South Africa is Key Currency.
With the fee of GBP0 to send money from the United Kingdom to South Africa, Key Currency 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
We recommend using a bank transfer or a debit card deposit instead of a credit card, as many companies do not allow direct deposits with a credit card and are usually more expensive.
If you absolutely need to deposit with a credit card, we recommend running a quick comparison search to find the company that fits your needs.
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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