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Send money from South Africa to Zimbabwe
While you can’t send ZAR to USD with Wise, you can transfer USD to USD.
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How to send money from South Africa to Zimbabwe
Sending money from South Africa to Zimbabwe doesn’t have a huge amount of options. Because of this, we suggest sending money via:
An agent like Western Union, MoneyGram, or Ria Money Transfer
Wise (USD/USD or EUR/EUR transfers)
Send cash to Zimbabwe from South Africa
Agents are physical stores where you hand in ZAR as cash and the receiver picks it up from the store in Zimbabwe.
Western Union Agent
We suggest using Western Union agent as it's reputable, fast, and is partnered with multiple banks in South Africa.
The fees and rates will vary from day to day and based on your transfer amount, but it's still much cheaper than using your bank directly.
To get started, find the closest WU agent using the store locator, fill in the forms at the counter, pay for your transfer and let the recipient know.
Most transfers will be available for collection the same day, but sometimes can take up to a few days.
Getting the best deal on your South Africa to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.
Choose a provider
Select the provider that offers you the best value & service for transfers between South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Click, sign up & send
Follow the steps & make your transfer. Your funds will soon be on their way to Zimbabwe.
Sending money from South Africa to Zimbabwe: key insights and tips
Compare all the options
Don't settle for the first option. Always compare ways to send money from South Africa to Zimbabwe to find out about fees, speed, and reliability.
Your analysis should include all the providers that operate between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Through this, you get a comprehensive view of all the options you have in South Africa when you need to send money to Zimbabwe.
Think about the Rand-US Dollar exchange rate
Keep your money safe
Consider transfer limits
How to receive money in Zimbabwe
Have your ID ready
Don't forget about taxes
Cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Zimbabwe
Without any money transfer providers serving the South Africa to Zimbabwe route, the cheapest money transfer options are limited.
We would recommend using:
Understanding the costs involved when moving money from South Africa to Zimbabwe
When calculating the costs of money transfers between South Africa and Zimbabwe, here's what really matters:
The Mid-Market Rate: Today, the ZAR-USD mid-market rate equals to 0.0575. Keep in mind that this rate fluctuates all the time.
The ZAR-USD average exchange rate of the past week has been 0.0577, with a highest of 0.0581 and a lowest of 0.0573.
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 USD transfers. This strategy keeps your costs down, offering a smart way to handle your international transactions.
Getting best exchange rate for transfers between Rand and US Dollar
Timing is essential for transferring money between ZAR and USD. The exchange rate you secure impacts how much USD you get for your ZAR.
The recent trends between the currencies are:
Over the past 7 days, the mid-market rate from ZAR to USD has moved slightly. On average, it was 0.0577.
During this same period,there was a high of 0.0581, and a low of 0.0573.
, which is our recommended service to send money online from South Africa to Zimbabwe offers USD per ZAR which is only % above the mid-market rate.
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What payment methods are available when sending money from South Africa to Zimbabwe?
Sending bank transfers from South Africa to Zimbabwe
Bank transfers are the most common way of sending ZAR to Zimbabwe as they are secure, reliable, and convenient.
If you want to send Rands to Zimbabwe 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 South Africa to Zimbabwe 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 Rands to Zimbabwe 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 South Africa to Zimbabwe by payment apps
If you’d like to send money from South Africa to Zimbabwe 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 South Africa to Zimbabwe.
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 Zimbabwe in US Dollar 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 South Africa to Zimbabwe 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 ZAR to USD 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 ZAR to USD is 0.0575
How we analyze the market
We track the cost, speed, and product offerings of the leading money transfer services available between Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.
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