Send money from South Africa to Zambia
While you can’t send ZAR to ZMW with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
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How to send money from South Africa to Zambia
Sending money from South Africa to Zambia doesn’t have a huge amount of options. Because of this, we would recommend sending money via:
Wise (USD/USD or EUR/EUR transfers)
Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Zambia transfer
Sending money from South Africa to Zambia: key insights and tips
Don't settle for the first option. Always compare ways to send money from South Africa to Zambia to find out about fees, speed, and reliability.
Your analysis should include all the providers that operate between South Africa and Zambia. Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in South Africa when you need to send money to Zambia.
Cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Zambia
Without any money transfer providers serving the South Africa to Zambia route, the cheapest money transfer options are limited.
We would recommend using:
Understanding the costs involved when moving money from South Africa to Zambia
When calculating the costs of money transfers between South Africa and Zambia, here's what really matters:
The Mid-Market Rate: Today, the ZAR-ZMW mid-market rate equals to 1.3593. Keep in mind that this rate fluctuates all the time.
The ZAR-ZMW average exchange rate of the past week has been 1.3712, with a highest of 1.3779 and a lowest of 1.3593.
Fees and Markups: When you pick a service with competitive exchange rates and low fees, you get to make the most out of your ZAR to ZMW transfers. This strategy keeps your costs down, offering a smart way to handle your international transactions.
Finding the best exchange rate for Rand to Zambian Kwacha
Timing is essential for sending money between ZAR and ZMW. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much ZMW you get for your ZAR.
Over the past 7 days, here’s what we’ve seen:
The exchange rate from ZAR to ZMW averaged 1.3712 ZMW.
The highest value recorded was 1.3779 ZMW, while the lowest was 1.3593 ZMW.
There are currently 5 providers offering transfers between South Africa and Zambia close to this rate
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How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Zambia 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 Zambia.
We also provide unbiased and detailed reviews of all the top money transfer companies. You can use these reviews to send ZAR to ZMW.
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