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Send money from United States to South Africa(USD → ZAR)
USD
ZAR|Updated recentlyMid-market 16.2527Cheapest todayof 12 providers
WorldRemit
Rate 16.2055 · Fee $2.90
You send
$1,000
Recipient gets
R16,159
R36 more than the most expensive provider · 0.29% markup vs mid-market
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Quick answer: The cheapest way to send money from United States to South Africa in August 2026 is WorldRemit, which delivers 16,158.55 ZAR on a 1,000 USD transfer with a fee of $2.90. According to SendMoneyCompare's comparison of 12 providers updated every 6 hours, the difference between the cheapest and most expensive provider on this corridor is 36 ZAR.
Last reviewed: by Awais Imran, Reviews Editor
What is the cheapest way to send USD to ZAR?
Sending $1,000 from United States to South Africa. Sorted by best value — most money received.
Source: SendMoneyCompare · Data updated every 6 hours from live provider APIs
#ProviderRateFeeRecipient gets
Rate 16.2055·Fee $2.90·0.29% markup
Rate 16.1308·Fee Free·0.75% markup
↓ 4.1% over 151dAvg: 16.34 ZAR (-1.3% vs avg)Range: 16.03–17.09
2
Minutes to 3-5 days0.75% markup
↓ 4.1% over 151dAvg: 16.34 ZAR (-1.3% vs avg)Range: 16.03–17.09
16.1308
Free
R16,130.78
Rate 16.2527·Fee $9.49
↓ 4.0% over 151dAvg: 16.43 ZAR (-1.1% vs avg)Range: 16.16–17.17
Rate 16.0625·Fee Free·1.17% markup
Best rate 100 of 151 days
↓ 3.7% over 112dAvg: 16.43 ZAR (-2.3% vs avg)Range: 16.06–16.67
4
Minutes to 2 days1.17% markup
Best rate 100 of 151 days
↓ 3.7% over 112dAvg: 16.43 ZAR (-2.3% vs avg)Range: 16.06–16.67
16.0625
Free
R16,062.52
Rate 15.8902·Fee Free·2.23% markup
Most stable rate
↓ 1.4% over 98dAvg: 16.23 ZAR (-2.1% vs avg)Range: 15.86–16.76
5
Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)2.23% markup
Most stable rate
↓ 1.4% over 98dAvg: 16.23 ZAR (-2.1% vs avg)Range: 15.86–16.76
15.8902
Free
R15,890.24
Rate 15.8610·Fee Free·2.41% markup
↓ 3.0% over 151dAvg: 15.81 ZAR (-1.3% vs avg)Range: 15.47–16.46
6
Minutes to 3 days2.41% markup
↓ 3.0% over 151dAvg: 15.81 ZAR (-1.3% vs avg)Range: 15.47–16.46
15.8610
Free
R15,860.99
Rate 16.0495·Fee $12.50·1.25% markup
Rate 15.8821·Fee $5.00·2.28% markup
Rate 16.1682·Fee $30.18·0.52% markup
Rate 16.1357·Fee $41.89·0.72% markup
Rate 15.6968·Fee $100.00·3.42% markup
Rate 16.1227·Fee Free·0.80% markup
Potential savings: Choosing the best provider over the most expensive saves your recipient R35.90 on a $1,000 transfer.
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Compare the cheapest ways to send money from United States to South Africa. We compare fees, exchange rates, and transfer speeds from 15+ providers so you get the most ZAR for your $.
Money transfers from United States to South Africa are a vital lifeline for families and businesses. With dozens of providers competing for this corridor, rates and fees vary widely. Specialist money transfer companies often beat bank rates by 2–4%, potentially saving you hundreds of USD per year. Use our comparison to find today's best deal.
Which provider offers the best USD to ZAR rate?
WorldRemit
4.0Exchange rate
16.2055
Fee
$2.90
Recipient gets
R16,158.55
Speed
1-2 business days
Also available · Digital-asset rails
Crypto & stablecoin routes for USD → ZAR
For a tech-comfortable sender, stablecoin rails can beat every bank and app. These aren't one-tap services — each is a fiat on-ramp → blockchain → local cash-out. Here's the all-in cost and how each works.
VALRBeats mid-market
Coinbase → Stellar (USDC) → VALR · ~5 seconds
16,341 ZAR
0.84% rebate all-in
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VALRBeats mid-market
Coinbase → Stellar (USDC) → VALR · ~5 seconds
16,341 ZAR
0.84% rebate all-in
- 1Coinbase USD→USDC: FREE
- 2Stellar network: 0.000001 USDC
- 3VALR: 0.03% spread
- 48 ZAR withdrawal fee
Also routable via Stellar (USDC), Solana (USDC), Polygon (USDC), Base (USDC).
Source: VALR Public API
Crypto rails involve exchange accounts, wallets, and price/liquidity risk. Costs are estimates from live exchange and network data, refreshed every 6 hours. Not financial advice.
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Which provider is best for each transfer type?
Different providers excel at different things. Here's who's best for each use case on the United States to South Africa route.
Cheapest transfer
WorldRemit
Delivers the most ZAR for your money
Fastest transfer
Remitly
Delivers in Minutes to 3-5 days
Cash pickup
WorldRemit
Widest cash pickup network
Bank transfer
WorldRemit
Best rate for bank deposit to South Africa
How to send money to South Africa
Sending money to South Africais straightforward with the right provider. Here's how it works in 3 simple steps.
Step 1
Enter your transfer details
Choose how much USD you want to send, compare providers above, and pick the one offering the best ZAR amount for your transfer to South Africa.
Step 2
Add your recipient
Enter your recipient's details in South Africa — you'll need their bank account number. Most providers verify details instantly.
Step 3
Send & track your transfer
Pay using bank transfer, debit card, or credit card. Track your money in real-time until it arrives — bank deposit typically takes 1–2 business days.
What you need to send money to South Africa
Make sure you have these details from your recipient before starting your transfer.
Full name
Recipient's full name as registered with their South African bank account
Bank account number
South African bank account number (typically 10–12 digits)
Example: 123456789012
Branch code
6-digit universal branch code (most SA banks now use a universal code)
Example: 250655
Bank name
Name of the recipient's bank (e.g. FNB, Standard Bank, Absa)
ID number
Optional13-digit South African ID number — may be required for compliance
Note: South Africa does not use the IBAN system. Most major South African banks have moved to universal branch codes (one code for the entire bank), simplifying transfers. For example, FNB uses 250655, Standard Bank uses 051001, Absa uses 632005, and Nedbank uses 198765.
Transfer examples: USD to ZAR
See how much your recipient would get for common transfer amounts.
Send $500
ProviderFeeReceives
WorldRemit
16.21 · 1-2 business days
Remitly
16.15 · Minutes to 3-5 days
Ria Money Transfer
16.06 · Minutes to 2 days
Wise
16.14 · ~2 business days
TapTap Send
15.89 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Western Union
16.05 · 1 business day
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
WorldRemit$1.4516.21R8,0791-2 business days
Remitly$0.7016.15R8,064Minutes to 3-5 days
Ria Money Transfer$0.5516.06R8,022Minutes to 2 days
Wise$4.9116.14R7,992~2 business days
TapTap SendFree15.89R7,945Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Western Union$6.2516.05R7,9241 business day
Send $1,000
ProviderFeeReceives
WorldRemit
16.21 · 1-2 business days
Remitly
16.13 · Minutes to 3-5 days
Wise
16.25 · 22h 14m
Ria Money Transfer
16.06 · Minutes to 2 days
TapTap Send
15.89 · Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Xoom (PayPal)
15.86 · Minutes to 3 days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
WorldRemit$2.9016.21R16,1591-2 business days
RemitlyFree16.13R16,131Minutes to 3-5 days
Wise$9.4916.25R16,09822h 14m
Ria Money TransferFree16.06R16,063Minutes to 2 days
TapTap SendFree15.89R15,890Under 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
Xoom (PayPal)Free15.86R15,861Minutes to 3 days
Send $5,000
ProviderFeeReceives
Wise
16.27 · 22h 14m
WorldRemit
16.21 · 1-2 business days
XE Money Transfer
16.17 · 1-4 business days
Ria Money Transfer
16.06 · Minutes to 2 days
OFX
16.14 · 1-3 business days
CurrencyFair
16.14 · 1-2 business days
ProviderFeeRateReceivesSpeed
Wise$25.0016.27R80,92222h 14m
WorldRemit$14.5016.21R80,7931-2 business days
XE Money Transfer$30.1816.17R80,3531-4 business days
Ria Money TransferFree16.06R80,313Minutes to 2 days
OFX$40.4716.14R80,0251-3 business days
CurrencyFair$41.8916.14R80,0021-2 business days
How much does it cost to send money from United States to South Africa?
Transfer fees from United States to South Africa vary by provider. Specialist services charge $0–10 per transfer, while banks charge $25–50 plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. The exchange rate markup is usually the bigger cost — always compare the total ZAR your recipient receives, not just the advertised fee.
Understanding the total cost
The true cost of a money transfer has two components:
Transfer fee
The upfront charge — typically $0–$10 with specialist providers.
Exchange rate markup
The hidden cost — the difference between the provider's rate and the mid-market rate (16.2527).
Ways to send money to South Africa
Choose how you want to pay for your transfer. Each payment method has different costs and speeds.
Bank deposit is the most common method in South Africa, which has the most developed banking system on the continent. FNB eWallet and Standard Bank Instant Money allow unbanked recipients to collect cash from ATMs using a code sent to their phone.
Bank Transfer
Low costSpeed: 1–3 business days
Usually the cheapest option — lowest fees and no card processing charges
Debit Card
Medium costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Fast and convenient — small card processing fee applies
Credit Card
Higher costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Fastest option but highest fees — card issuer may charge cash advance fee
Apple Pay
Medium costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
Cash
Medium costSpeed: Varies
Pay cash at an agent location — available at select providers
Google Pay
Medium costSpeed: Minutes to hours
Convenient mobile payment — linked card fees apply
How can my recipient receive money in South Africa?
Your recipient in South Africa can receive money through these delivery methods. The best option depends on their location and preferences.
Bank Deposit
1–2 business days
Direct transfer to any South African bank account. The standard and most popular method.
WiseRemitlyWorldRemitWestern Union+1 more
Cash Pickup
Minutes
Collect cash from Shoprite, Pick n Pay, and other retail locations plus dedicated agent points.
Western UnionMoneyGramRia Money Transfer
Mobile Wallet
Minutes
Transfer to e-wallets like FNB eWallet or Standard Bank Instant Money.
WorldRemit
What are the transfer limits and regulations for South Africa?
Important rules and requirements to know before sending money to South Africa.
Regulatory body
South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
Inbound transfer limits
Single discretionary allowance of ZAR 1 million per calendar year; foreign capital allowance of ZAR 10 million with tax clearance
Documentation you may need
- Sender's government-issued photo ID
- Recipient's South African ID or passport
- SARB tax clearance for amounts exceeding ZAR 1 million
- Purpose of payment declaration
Important things to know
- South Africa has strict exchange controls administered by the SARB through authorized dealers (banks).
- All inbound transfers must be declared and a Balance of Payment (BOP) code must be assigned.
- The rand (ZAR) is a freely floating currency and can be volatile — timing transfers matters.
- South Africa's Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) requires identity verification for all financial transactions.
How long does it take to send money to South Africa?
Most transfers from United States to South Africa arrive within 1–2 business days with specialist providers. Bank wires take 3–5 business days. Some providers offer instant or same-day delivery to South Africa for a small premium.
FastExpress delivery
- RemitlyMinutes to 3-5 days
- Ria Money TransferMinutes to 2 days
- TapTap SendUnder 3 minutes (95% of transfers)
- Xoom (PayPal)Minutes to 3 days
Standard delivery
- WorldRemit1-2 business days
- Wise22h 14m
- Western Union1 business day
- OFX1-3 business days
- XE Money Transfer1-4 business days
Popular banks in South Africa
These are the most commonly used banks for receiving international transfers in South Africa.
BankSWIFT/BICNotes
Standard Bank
SBZAZAJJ
FirstRand Bank (FNB)
FIABORJJ
Absa Bank
ABSAZAJJ
Nedbank
NEDSZAJJ
Capitec Bank
CABORJJXXX
Investec Bank
IVESZAJJ
USD to ZAR Exchange Rate History
Daily best exchange rates from top providers over the last 151 days. Rates shown are for sending $100.
| Date | Xoom (PayPal) | Wise | Remitly | __mid Market__ | Ria Money Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trend | |||||
| Aug 19 | 15.6015 | 16.2527✓ | 16.1249 | 16.1249 | 16.0627 |
| Aug 18 | 15.6015 | 16.2245✓ | 16.1008 | 16.1008 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 17 | 15.5343 | 16.1796✓ | 16.0365 | 16.0365 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 16 | 15.5631 | 16.2010✓ | 16.0400 | 16.0400 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 15 | 15.5631 | 16.2010✓ | 16.0400 | 16.0400 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 14 | 15.5439 | 16.1968✓ | 16.0647 | 16.0647 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 13 | 15.5055 | 16.1954✓ | 16.0762 | 16.0742 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 12 | 15.5439 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.0742 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 11 | 15.5439 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.0742 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 10 | 15.5343 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.0742 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 9 | 15.5151 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.0742 | 16.0742 |
| Aug 8 | 15.5151 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.3000✓ | — |
| Aug 7 | 15.7167 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.2184 | 16.2184 |
| Aug 6 | 15.6879 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.2184 | 16.2184 |
| Aug 5 | 15.6975 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.2184 | 16.2184 |
| Aug 4 | 15.8608 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.3000✓ | — |
| Aug 3 | 15.8320 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.3000✓ | — |
| Aug 2 | 15.8800 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.3000✓ | — |
| Aug 1 | 15.8800 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 31 | 15.8512 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 30 | 16.0048 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 29 | 16.0624 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 28 | 16.0816 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 27 | 16.0336 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 26 | 16.1488 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 25 | 16.1488 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 24 | 16.1198 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.5727✓ | 16.5727✓ |
| Jul 23 | 15.6768 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.3096✓ | 16.3096✓ |
| Jul 22 | 15.7711 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.3000✓ | — |
| Jul 21 | 15.8037 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 20 | 15.8284 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 19 | 15.8413 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 18 | 15.8413 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 17 | 15.7929 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 16 | 15.6660 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 15 | 15.6648 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 14 | 15.7703 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 13 | 15.7055 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 12 | 15.6401 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 11 | 15.6401 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 10 | 15.6265 | 16.2206✓ | 16.0462 | 16.1352 | 16.1352 |
| Jul 9 | 15.6881 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.3000✓ | — |
| Jul 8 | 15.5985 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.3000✓ | — |
| Jul 7 | 15.5669 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.2605✓ | 16.2605✓ |
| Jul 6 | 15.5719 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.2605✓ | 16.2605✓ |
| Jul 5 | 15.5641 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.2605✓ | 16.2605✓ |
| Jul 4 | 15.5641 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.2605✓ | 16.2605✓ |
| Jul 3 | 15.5337 | 16.2206 | 16.0462 | 16.2605✓ | 16.2605✓ |
| Jul 2 | 15.7069 | 16.4125✓ | 16.2868 | 16.2868 | 16.2605 |
| Jul 1 | 15.7214 | 16.4043✓ | 16.2628 | 16.2628 | 16.2605 |
| Jun 30 | 15.7522 | 16.4461✓ | 16.2863 | 16.2863 | 16.2605 |
| Jun 29 | 15.7599 | 16.4208✓ | 16.2800 | 16.2800 | 16.2605 |
| Jun 28 | 15.7626 | 16.4208✓ | 16.2800 | 16.2800 | 16.2605 |
| Jun 27 | 15.7626 | 16.4208✓ | 16.2800 | 16.2800 | 16.3994 |
| Jun 26 | 15.8364 | 16.5017✓ | 16.3829 | 16.3829 | 16.3994 |
| Jun 25 | 15.8548 | 16.5876✓ | 16.4413 | 16.4413 | 16.3994 |
| Jun 24 | 15.8566 | 16.5454✓ | 16.4021 | 16.4021 | 16.2361 |
| Jun 23 | 15.7330 | 16.4136✓ | 16.2683 | 16.2683 | 16.2361 |
| Jun 22 | 15.7356 | 16.4443✓ | 16.3115 | 16.3115 | 16.2361 |
| Jun 21 | 15.7921 | 16.4071✓ | 16.2700 | 16.2700 | — |
| Jun 20 | 15.7921 | 16.4071✓ | 16.2700 | 16.2700 | — |
| Jun 19 | 15.7675 | 16.4355✓ | 16.3039 | 16.3039 | — |
| Jun 18 | 15.6405 | 16.3514✓ | 16.1985 | 16.1985 | — |
| Jun 17 | 15.5172 | 16.1608✓ | 16.0279 | 16.0279 | — |
| Jun 16 | 15.5093 | 16.1608✓ | 16.0279 | 16.0279 | — |
| Jun 15 | 15.4695 | 16.1608✓ | 16.0279 | 16.0279 | — |
| Jun 14 | 15.6022 | 16.2909✓ | 16.1702 | 16.1702 | — |
| Jun 13 | 15.6022 | 16.2909✓ | 16.1702 | 16.1702 | — |
| Jun 12 | 15.6083 | 16.2909✓ | 16.1702 | 16.1702 | — |
| Jun 11 | 15.8341 | 16.5459✓ | 16.3950 | 16.3950 | — |
| Jun 10 | 15.8492 | 16.5459✓ | 16.3950 | 16.3950 | — |
| Jun 9 | 15.7951 | 16.5340✓ | 16.4020 | 16.4020 | — |
| Jun 8 | 15.8602 | 16.5188✓ | 16.3810 | 16.3810 | — |
| Jun 7 | 15.5866 | 16.5691✓ | 16.4300 | 16.4300 | — |
| Jun 6 | 15.5866 | 16.5691✓ | 16.4300 | 16.4300 | — |
| Jun 5 | 15.6477 | 16.3336✓ | 16.2022 | 16.2022 | — |
| Jun 4 | 15.6747 | 16.3488✓ | 16.2266 | 16.2266 | — |
| Jun 3 | 15.5641 | 16.2364✓ | 16.0951 | 16.0951 | — |
| Jun 2 | 15.6209 | 16.3090✓ | 16.1651 | 16.1651 | — |
| Jun 1 | 15.5499 | 16.2429✓ | 16.1006 | 16.1006 | — |
| May 31 | 15.5588 | 16.2200✓ | 16.1100 | 16.1100 | — |
| May 30 | 15.5588 | 16.2200✓ | 16.1100 | 16.1100 | 16.1619 |
| May 29 | 15.5629 | 16.2410✓ | 16.0910 | 16.0910 | 16.1619 |
| May 28 | 15.7892 | 16.4004✓ | 16.2555 | 16.2555 | 16.1619 |
| May 27 | 15.6631 | 16.3534✓ | 16.2040 | 16.2040 | — |
| May 26 | 15.6404 | 16.3207✓ | 16.2217 | 16.2217 | — |
| May 25 | 15.6493 | 16.3448✓ | 16.2133 | 16.2133 | — |
| May 24 | 15.8052 | 16.4783✓ | 16.3400 | 16.3400 | — |
| May 23 | 15.8052 | 16.4783✓ | 16.3400 | 16.3400 | 16.3067 |
| May 22 | 15.7897 | 16.4582✓ | 16.3306 | 16.3306 | 16.3067 |
| May 21 | 15.7961 | 16.4856✓ | 16.3352 | 16.3352 | 16.3067 |
| May 20 | 16.0099 | 16.7034✓ | 16.5727 | 16.5727 | 16.4262 |
| May 19 | 15.9506 | 16.5979✓ | 16.4617 | 16.4617 | 16.4262 |
| May 18 | 16.0448 | 16.7384✓ | 16.6237 | 16.6237 | 16.4262 |
| May 17 | 15.8999 | 16.6986✓ | 16.5600 | 16.5600 | 16.4262 |
| May 16 | 15.8999 | 16.6986✓ | 16.5600 | 16.5600 | 16.4262 |
| May 15 | 15.9906 | 16.5485✓ | 16.4429 | 16.4429 | 16.1990 |
| May 14 | 15.9906 | 16.4655✓ | 16.3061 | 16.3061 | 16.1990 |
| May 13 | 15.7911 | 16.4995 | 16.3472 | 16.3472 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 12 | 15.7938 | 16.4704 | 16.3778 | 16.3778 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 11 | 15.7832 | 16.4372 | 16.3229 | 16.3229 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 10 | 15.7133 | 16.3813 | 16.2600 | 16.2600 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 9 | 15.7133 | 16.3813 | 16.2600 | 16.2600 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 8 | 15.7546 | 16.4455 | 16.3018 | 16.3018 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 7 | 15.7048 | 16.3683 | 16.2290 | 16.2290 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 6 | 15.8365 | 16.5362 | 16.4151 | 16.4151 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 5 | 16.1008 | 16.8028✓ | 16.6794 | 16.6794 | 16.6728 |
| May 4 | 15.9006 | 16.5979 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| May 3 | 16.0652 | 16.6499 | 16.5100 | 16.5100 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 2 | 16.0652 | 16.6499 | 16.5100 | 16.5100 | 16.6728✓ |
| May 1 | 16.0652 | 16.6690 | 16.5415 | 16.5415 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 30 | 16.1802 | 16.8172✓ | 16.6817 | 16.6817 | 16.6728 |
| Apr 29 | 15.8614 | 16.5387 | 16.4396 | 16.4396 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 28 | 15.8850 | 16.5569 | 16.4270 | 16.4270 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 27 | 15.9103 | 16.5251 | 16.3552 | 16.3552 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 26 | 15.9103 | 16.5352 | 16.3700 | 16.3700 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 25 | 15.9103 | 16.5352 | 16.3700 | 16.3700 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 24 | 15.9485 | 16.6327 | 16.5038 | 16.5038 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 23 | 15.8343 | 16.4777 | 16.3251 | 16.3251 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 22 | 15.7949 | 16.4911 | 16.3303 | 16.3303 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 21 | 15.6951 | 16.3703 | 16.2266 | 16.2266 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 20 | 15.6944 | 16.3660 | 16.2400 | 16.2400 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 19 | 15.6913 | 16.3138 | 16.1700 | 16.1700 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 18 | 15.6913 | 16.3138 | 16.1700 | 16.1700 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 17 | 15.7195 | 16.4235 | 16.3141 | 16.3141 | 16.6728✓ |
| Apr 16 | 15.6439 | 16.3525 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 15 | 15.6820 | 16.3353 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 14 | 15.7212 | 16.4084 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 13 | 15.8545 | 16.5624 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 12 | 15.7247 | 16.4041 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 11 | 15.7247 | 16.4041 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 10 | 15.7261 | 16.4081 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 9 | 15.7340 | 16.4437 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 8 | 15.7662 | 16.4979 | 17.0900✓ | 17.0900✓ | 16.6728 |
| Apr 7 | 16.2000 | 16.9029✓ | 16.7679 | 16.7679 | 16.6728 |
| Apr 6 | 16.2537 | 16.8320✓ | 16.7094 | 16.7094 | 16.6728 |
| Apr 5 | 16.2537 | 16.9849✓ | 16.8485 | 16.8485 | 16.6728 |
| Apr 4 | 16.2537 | 16.9849✓ | 16.8485 | 16.8485 | 16.6728 |
| Apr 3 | 16.2537 | 17.0102✓ | 16.8700 | 16.8700 | 16.6728 |
| Apr 2 | 16.2645 | 16.9256✓ | 16.8101 | 16.8101 | 16.6728 |
| Apr 1 | 16.1870 | 16.8585✓ | 16.7816 | 16.7816 | 16.6728 |
| Mar 31 | 16.4629 | 16.9592✓ | 16.8191 | 16.8191 | 16.6728 |
| Mar 30 | 16.3936 | 17.1701✓ | 17.0196 | 17.0196 | 16.6728 |
| Mar 29 | 16.4582 | 17.1497✓ | 17.0221 | 17.0221 | 16.6728 |
| Mar 28 | 16.3362 | 17.1357✓ | 17.0266 | 17.0266 | 16.6728 |
| Mar 18 | 15.9857 | 16.6796✓ | 16.5450 | 16.6796✓ | — |
| Mar 17 | 16.0696 | 16.6876 | 16.5617 | 16.6939✓ | — |
| Mar 16 | 15.9576 | 16.6486✓ | 16.4797 | 16.6486✓ | — |
| Mar 15 | 16.0913 | 16.9395✓ | 16.8100 | 16.9395✓ | — |
| Mar 14 | 16.0913 | 16.9395✓ | 16.8100 | 16.9395✓ | — |
| Mar 13 | 16.0874 | 16.9395✓ | 16.8100 | 16.9395✓ | — |
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about sending money from United States to South Africa
What is the cheapest way to send money from United States to South Africa?
The cheapest option changes daily based on exchange rates. Use our comparison table above to see today's rates from every provider. Specialist services like Wise, Remitly, and OFX consistently offer better value than banks.
How long does it take to send money from United States to South Africa?
Most specialist providers deliver to South Africa within 1–2 business days. Some offer instant delivery for certain payment methods. Bank wires typically take 3–5 business days.
How much does it cost to send $1,000 from United States to South Africa?
Costs depend on the provider's fee and exchange rate markup. Compare all providers in our table above to see exactly how much ZAR your recipient would receive from a $1,000 transfer today.
Can I send money from United States to South Africa online?
Yes, all the providers we compare support online transfers from United States to South Africa. Most also offer mobile apps. You can typically pay by bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.
Is it better to use a bank or a money transfer service to send money to South Africa?
Money transfer services are almost always cheaper. Banks typically charge $25–50 per wire plus a 2–5% exchange rate markup. Specialist providers charge $0–10 with markups under 1%, saving you significantly on every transfer to South Africa.
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