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Send money from Zambia to South Africa
While you can’t send ZMW to ZAR with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
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How to send money from Zambia to South Africa
Sending money from Zambia to South Africa doesn’t have a huge amount of options. Because of this, we would recommend sending money via:
Wise (USD/USD or EUR/EUR transfers)
Compare for the best deal on your Zambia 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 Zambia to South Africa.
- Choose a provider
Pick the provider that offers you the best value & service for your needs for ZMW to ZAR transfers.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be heading to South Africa.
Sending money from Zambia to South Africa: key insights and tips
Don't settle for the first option. Always compare ways to send money from Zambia to South Africa to find out about fees, speed, and reliability.
Your analysis should include all the providers that operate between Zambia and South Africa. Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in Zambia when you need to send money to South Africa.
Cheapest way to send money from Zambia to South Africa
Without any money transfer providers serving the Zambia to South Africa route, the cheapest money transfer options are limited.
We would recommend using:
Understanding the costs involved when moving money from Zambia to South Africa
When calculating the costs of money transfers between Zambia and South Africa, here's what really matters:
The Mid-Market Rate: Today, the ZMW-ZAR mid-market rate equals to 0.7558. Keep in mind that this rate fluctuates all the time.
The ZMW-ZAR average exchange rate of the past week has been 0.7689, with a highest of 0.7836 and a lowest of 0.7619.
Fees and Markups: When you pick a service with competitive exchange rates and low fees, you get to make the most out of your ZMW to ZAR transfers. This strategy keeps your costs down, offering a smart way to handle your international transactions.
Track the exchange rate for Zambian Kwacha to Rand
Sending money at the right time between ZMW and ZAR can make a huge difference to overall cost. The exchange rate impacts how much ZAR you get for your ZMW.
Over the last 7 days, the average numbers are:
The exchange rate from ZMW to ZAR averaged 0.7689 ZAR.
The highest value recorded was 0.7836 ZAR, while the lowest was 0.7619 ZAR.
5 providers currently offer transfers between Zambia and South Africa close to this rate
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What payment methods are available when sending money from Zambia to South Africa?
Sending bank transfers from Zambia to South Africa
Bank transfers are the most common way of sending ZMW to South Africa as they are secure, reliable, and convenient.
If you want to send Zambian Kwachas to South Africa via bank transfer, you can use your bank where no provider is available, but it will likely be at a bad exchange rate.
Sending money from Zambia to South Africa by credit card
Credit card payments are quick, convenient, and typically more secure than other methods, thanks to backing by the issuing party. Some users may even be able to rack up reward points when making large transactions.
If you want to send Zambian Kwachas to South Africa with a credit card.
Note: Beware of chargesCredit card payments are often classified as cash advances, which bring their own charges, as well as currency conversion and usage fees. Forgetting to pay your balance can also result in high interest charges, and can even damage your credit score.
Sending money from Zambia to South Africa by payment apps
If you’d like to send money from Zambia to South Africa via payment app, follow these steps:
Download the app and register. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play. You’ll need to register to be able to open an account. Make sure the app services transfers from Zambia to South Africa.
Enter your details. Enter any of the details required. You may need a valid form of ID.
Start your transfer. Enter the details of your recipient. Some apps will require full payment details, while others allow you to pay with just an email address. You may need to state that you’re planning to send money to South Africa in Rand at this stage.
Check the details. It’s vital that you check the details you’ve added to make sure everything is correct. It can be very difficult to reverse a transfer, and most payment apps don’t let you cancel a transfer from Zambia to South Africa after it’s been sent.
Send the money. Your app will probably charge a fee for the transfer. They may also add a markup to the ZMW to ZAR exchange rate. Check the rate they’re offering against the mid-market rate to make sure you’re getting a good deal.
The current mid-market rate of ZMW to ZAR is 0.7558
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between South Africa and Zambia.
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 Zambia to South Africa.
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