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Send money from South Africa to Turkey
"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."
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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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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: Currencies Direct
Of the 8 companies that support ZAR to TRY, Currencies Direct offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Sending 130,000 ZAR to TRY will cost you R0 in fees, and you will receive 290,823 TRY. The delivery time usually is minutes - 24 hours, but can be longer depending when you make the transfer.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Rands to Turkey using Currencies Direct.
Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Turkey transfer
- Always compare rates
Don't pay more than you have to. Our live comparison tool will give you the best rates for sending money from South Africa to Turkey.
- Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between South Africa and Turkey.
- Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Turkey.
Summary of recent searches
Sending money from South Africa to Turkey considerations
A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and Turkey is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.
We've compared 8 providers that offer services for sending Rand to Turkey.
This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to Turkey from South Africa.
Whilst we rate Currencies Direct as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from South Africa to Turkey.
Cheapest way to send money to Turkey from South Africa: Key Currency
They offer a fee of 0 ZAR and exchange rate between ZAR-TRY that is 0.25% different to the mid-market rate.
In comparison, Key Currency is 0.01% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure affordable and great rates on a ZAR to Turkey transfer, Key Currency is our recommended choice.
Fastest way to send money to Turkey from South Africa: Currencyflow
For example, if you send 130,000 ZAR with Currencyflow to Turkey, the transfer time is minutes - 24 hours based on our data.
Smaller transfers to Turkey will likely be quicker, while larger transfers can take slightly longer.
A ZAR-Turkish Lira transfer through Currencyflow comes with a 0 ZAR fee.
To ensure Currencyflow was the 'fastest' option we compared 8 providers. This comparison was for overall speed of sending money from South Africa to Turkey and is a combination of depositing Rand, transfer times to Turkey and withdrawal timeframes where applicable.
When speed is a priority, Currencyflow is the top choice for sending into Turkey from South Africa.
Transferring large sums of money
Of the 8 money transfer companies tested, Currencies Direct is the strongest option for large transfers from South Africa to Turkey.
Reasons for sending large sums of money vary and include business or property purchases. But whatever the reason, sending large amounts of money from South Africa to Turkey can become expensive through your bank or with the wrong provider.
Currencies Direct is our choice for sending large sums of money to ZAR because they offer a strong all-round product.
Understanding the costs involved when moving money from South Africa to Turkey
The total cost of money transfers to Turkey from South Africa, is a combination of exchange rates and fees. Sending with a company that can offer a good competitive rate and low (or no) fees is the best way to get a good deal.
The Mid-Market and Exchange Rates: The current mid-market for ZAR-TRY is 2.2457 TRY per Rand.
Using a transfer company offering an exchange rate closer to this will result in being able to buy more Turkish Lira for your Rands.
On average for the last week, the ZAR-TRY mid-market rate has been 2.2641 TRY per Rand. This hit a high of 2.2731, and a low of 2.2484.
From the 8 companies compared, Key Currency offers the best exchange rates.
The biggest factor in the overall cost of sending money is the exchange rate you receive on converting ZAR to TRY.
Fees: Some money transfers between South Africa and Turkey will be subject to fees. Key Currency has a fee of 0 ZAR based on a 130,000 ZAR transfer.
Although you should search for your send amount for actual fees as your scenario may be different.
Amount Received: Money transfer companies will show you the amount of Turkish Lira eventually received in Turkey.
This number should guide you, as a higher amount of money received in Turkey means a better overall cost of sending money from South Africa.
How to find the best exchange rate for Rand to Turkish Lira
Timing is essential for sending money between ZAR and TRY. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much TRY you get for your ZAR.
Let's dive into some interesting recent trends.
In the last 7 days, the exchange rate from ZAR to TRY has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 2.2641.
During this period, the highest value recorded was 2.2731, while the lowest was 2.2484.
Currencies Direct, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Turkey offers 2.2371 TRY per ZAR which is only 0.5% above the mid-market rate.
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Payment options for South Africa to Turkey money transfers
Bank transfers
Bank transfers are usually the best and easiest way to send money from South Africa to Turkey.
By using a money transfer company such as Key Currency for transfers from South Africa to Turkey, you can send money via a bank transfer while benefitting from lower fees and more favorable exchange rates than you would get from a traditional bank.
Key Currency is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 8 we compared for transfers from ZAR into Turkey.With a fee of 0 ZAR to send money from South Africa to Turkey, Key Currency offers a strong combination of competitive exchange rates and lower fees.
Debit cards and prepaid options
Sending money from South Africa to Turkey with a debit or a prepaid card is available through .
is a one of the cheaper options for debit card payments for transfers from South Africa to Turkey. This cost is against a total of 8 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from South Africa to Turkey, we recommend comparing your options to get the best deal.
Be aware of fees: using a credit card to transfer money often results in a fee being charged by your card issuer. Where possible, we recommend a bank transfer or debit card payment.
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Turkey 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 Turkey.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to TRY.
For a deeper understanding of our commitment to integrity and transparency, we invite you to read our editorial policy document.
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