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How to send money to Thailand from South Africa

Get the best deals when you transfer from South Africa to Thailand. Find the cheapest, fastest, and most reliable providers with the best ZAR to THB exchange rates.

Read on for analysis on the best ways to send money to Thailand from South Africa.

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Overall best option: WorldRemit

WorldRemit is our recommended company for sending money to Thailand from ZAR.

Of the 10 companies that support ZAR to THB, WorldRemit offered the best combination of cost and speed.

Overall, WorldRemit appeared in 50.5% of South Africa to Thailand searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send ZAR to THB.

So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Rands to Thailand using WorldRemit.

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Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Thailand transfer

Summary of recent searches

Top rated for transfers from South Africa to Thailand
WorldRemit
Total number of ZA - TH providers
10
Average cheapest fees & rate
CurrencyFair
Average fastest transfer
WorldRemit
Average transfer time
Within minutes
Best for bank transfers
CurrencyFair

Considerations for money transfers from South Africa to Thailand

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Compare providers

Comparing providers offering services between South Africa and Thailand, based on your specific needs is the best way to send money with confidence.

Our comparison includes 10 companies that provide the ability to send Rand to Thailand.

This ensures you get the best options for transfers to Thailand from South Africa, based on the amount you want to send.

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Watch the Rand-Baht exchange rate
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Choose the right payment method
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Use providers regulated in Thailand and South Africa
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Consider transfer limits
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Receiving money in Thailand
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Have your ID ready
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Tax declarations

Cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Thailand: CurrencyFair

We compared 10 money transfer companies and CurrencyFair offers the cheapest transfer service between South Africa and Thailand.

On average, CurrencyFair fees were 125* ZAR per transfer and customers would expect an exchange rate between ZAR-THB that is 0% different to the mid-market rate

Against the others tested, CurrencyFair is -11.9% cheaper than the second-best option.

To secure a cheap way to transfer ZAR to Thailand, CurrencyFair is our recommendation.

*The most common fee applied to ZAR-THB by CurrencyFair, based on data from the past six months.

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Fastest way to transfer money to Thailand from South Africa: WorldRemit.

We tested 10 companies offering transfers from South Africa to Thailand and WorldRemit offered the quickest option.

WorldRemit was the quickest way to send Rand to Baht in 57.8% of searches. For fast transfers between ZAR and THB, WorldRemit comes highly recommended.

When using WorldRemit to send money from South Africa to Thailand you can expect an average fee of 10,022.11 ZAR. Although we would recommend comparing the amount you want to send.

When testing the 'fastest' options we compared 10 money transfer providers. To test overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Thailand we included the timeframe for depositing Rand to a money transfer account and average transfer times to Thailand.

When sending money to Thailand from South Africa quickly is a priority, WorldRemit is our recommended choice.

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Sending a large amount of money?

For big transfers from South Africa to Thailand, competitive pricing & strong customer service are essential.

Of the
10 providers compared, WorldRemit is the best rated for higher transfer amounts.

Sending large amounts of money can be expensive, and while WorldRemit may not always be the fastest or cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Thailand, it's a great provider for things like buying or selling property.

Understanding the cost of sending money to Thailand from South Africa

The cost of sending money from Thailand to Thailand, is made-up of a combination of fees and exchange rates:

The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The mid-market rate determines a mid-price for buying currency. The current mid-market rate from ZAR-THB is 1.9197 THB per Rand.

  • Finding a provider offering an exchange as close to 1.9197 as possible will ensure more Baht received when transferring.

  • For context, the ZAR-THB mid-market rate for the past three months has averaged 1.9583 THB per Rand. This includes a high of 2.0557, and low of 1.8734.

  • CurrencyFair currently offers the best exchange rate on transfers from South Africa to Thailand.

For the most part the ZAR-THB exchange rate you receive is the biggest factor impacting the cost of sending ZAR to Thailand.

Fees: Outside of exchange rates, you may need to pay a fee to send. CurrencyFair currently offers the lowest fees on transfers to Thailand from South Africa, averaging 125 ZAR over the last 6 months. Although this does include large transfers as well, we recommend searching for your exact send amount for an exact fee.

Amount Received: The amount received in Baht is the amount you started with, minus the amount you paid in the exchange and fees.

The better deal you get on exchanging Rands to THB, paired with a low fee, means a higher total amount received in Thailand.

Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rand and Baht

Timing is essential for transferring money between ZAR and THB. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much THB you get for your ZAR.

Mid-market Rate
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= 1.919662 THB

The recent trends between the currencies are:

  • Over the past six months, the mid-market rate from ZAR to THB has moved slightly. On average, it was 1.9583.

  • During this same period,there was a high of 2.0557, and a low of 1.8734.

  • WorldRemit, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Thailand offers an exchange rate that is only 2.03% above the mid-market rate.

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Payment methods available to fund your South Africa to
Thailand transfer

  • Bank transfers

    Bank transfers are often the default option for sending money from South Africa to Thailand.

    By using a money transfer company such as CurrencyFair for transfers from South Africa to Thailand, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates. 


    On average, CurrencyFair is the cheapest provider for bank transfers from the 10 we tested when sending ZAR to Thailand.

    With an average fee of ZAR125 to send money from South Africa to Thailand, CurrencyFair offers a great combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.


  • Debit and prepaid cards

    Sending money from South Africa to Thailand with a debit or a prepaid card is very simple with .


    is a leader in debit card payments for transfers from South Africa to Thailand, competing among a total of 10 active money transfer companies on this route.

  • Credit cards

    When it comes to credit card transfers from South Africa to Thailand, emerges as our top choice of the 10 companies offering this service.

    Fee alert: 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 Thailand and South Africa.


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 South Africa to Thailand.


We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to THB.


For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.

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Contributors

Keith Hodges
Keith is an experienced Content Specialist with a rich background in both marketing and journalism within the financial sector. At MoneyTransfers.com, Keith plays a pivotal role in driving the business forward and broadening its reach in various international money transfer markets. His expertise is a key factor in the company's expansion and success.
Luke Eales
Luke is CEO at MoneyTransfers.com, with 10 years' experience building consumer products in finance, insurance & travel. Luke focuses on the payments sector and foreign exchange markets, as well as personal finance more broadly.