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Companies for transfers 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 advice & 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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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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."
"Lumon has cared for over 69,000 customers since 2000. Get support for larger transfers from dedicated currency specialists."
"Cambridge Currencies is a boutique UK-based currency broker helping clients send funds globally. Expect personable service & competitive rates from this new industry entrant."
"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."
Overall best option: WorldRemit
Of the 13 companies that support ZAR to TRY, WorldRemit offered the best combination of cost and speed.
Overall, WorldRemit appeared in 81.8% of South Africa to Turkey searches, consistently scoring as one of the best ways to send ZAR to TRY.
So for a great mix of cost, speed & features, send Rands to Turkey using WorldRemit.
Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Turkey transfer
- Always compare rates
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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 13 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 WorldRemit 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: Lumon
They offer an average fee of 692.37* ZAR and exchange rate between ZAR-TRY that is 1% different to the mid-market rate.
In comparison, Lumon is -8791.7% cheaper than the second-best option.
To secure affordable and great rates on a ZAR to Turkey transfer, Lumon is our recommended choice.
*The most common fee applied to ZAR-TRY by Lumon, based on data from the past six months.
Fastest way to send money to Turkey from South Africa: OFX
Our comparison shows OFX is the fastest option for sending Rand into Turkish Lira 45.5% of the time. For urgent ZAR to TRY money transfers, they’re our recommended choice.
A ZAR-Turkish Lira transfer through OFX comes with an average 0 ZAR fee.
To ensure OFX was the 'fastest' option we compared 13 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, OFX is the top choice for sending into Turkey from South Africa.
Transferring large sums of money
Of the 13 money transfer companies tested, WorldRemit 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.
WorldRemit 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 1.975 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 three months, the ZAR-TRY mid-market rate has been 1.9165 TRY per Rand. This hit a high of 1.9533, and a low of 1.8695.
From the 13 companies compared, Lumon 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. WorldRemit has had an average fee of 692.37 ZAR per transfer over the last 6 months. 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.
Over the past six months, the exchange rate from ZAR to TRY has seen some fluctuation. On average, it stood at 1.9165.
During this period, the highest value recorded was 1.9533, while the lowest was 1.8695.
WorldRemit, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Turkey offers an exchange rate that is only 168.48% 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 Lumon 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.
Lumon is the cheapest money transfer company for bank transfers from the 13 we compared for transfers from ZAR into Turkey.With an average fee of 0 ZAR to send money from South Africa to Turkey, Lumon 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 Instarem.
Instarem 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 13 money transfer companies offering this option.
Credit cards
When it comes to international credit card transfers from South Africa to Turkey, emerges as our top choice of the 13 companies offering this service.
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.
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