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Send money to South Africa


Fast, low-cost and secure online money transfers to South Africa . Choose a receive method, pay for your transfer and keep track of your money.


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Exchange Rate

1 USD = — ZAR
You send
USD
They get
ZAR
Receive method

Why choose WorldRemit?

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It's easy with us

Sending money to South Africa is so easy and fast with us. Plus, you can get regular updates and track your money every step of the way.

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Always safe

WorldRemit is an authorised and regulated money transfer service. Our security checks protect your money and personal information at all times.

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Trusted by millions

Over 5 million customers trust us to transfer money to their friends and family worldwide. It's your money. We get it to your loved ones, quickly and safely.

How to send money to South Africa

  1. 1.Create an account

    Sign up with your email address and choose a strong password. You can use the app or the website to register.

  2. 2.Start a transfer

    Select the receive country, enter amount and choose the receive method. See our fees and exchange rate upfront.

  3. 3.Enter receiver's details

    Keep your receiver's information ready! These details depend on the receive method you choose to send money.

  4. 4.Pay for your transfer

    You can either pay by bank transfer to the WorldRemit account or by using a debit/credit card for faster delivery.

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How to pay for your money transfer

Pay for your money transfer in various ways depending on your country of residence. Pay via bank transfer to the WorldRemit account or with a debit/credit card.

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Different ways to send money to South Africa

The cost and speed of sending money depends on the country you are sending money to, the receive method as well as how you pay for it. You can send money via the WorldRemit website or the Google Play Store and App Store app.

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How to receive money in South Africa with our trusted partners

We make sure your money is delivered quickly and easily. Choose from our network of trusted partners.

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How much does it cost to send money to South Africa?

You can find the total cost of sending money to South Africa with our currency converter.

Select the receive method and delivery partner to check the exchange rate, transfer fees and the total amount your receiver will get in ZAR. The transfer fee depends on the receive method and does not vary with the amount.

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What information do I need to send money to South Africa?


You need to register with WorldRemit to send money to South Africa. You can do it on the website or access the WorldRemit app on your Android or iOS phone.

First, tell us who you are

Sign up with your full name, email address, mobile phone number, gender, birth date and address.

Verifying your information

We'll verify your mobile phone number with an OTP. You may be required to provide ID proof and a selfie image to verify your identity. Identity verification takes up to 4 minutes at least 90% of the time. In case of a delay, we'll contact you immediately.

Creating a transfer

Choose the amount you want to send, select how your receiver wants to get the money, and lastly, how you want to pay. You will always see the final amount you will pay and our fees upfront, as well as the exact amount your receiver will get.

Tell us who you are sending money to

We need specific details of your receiver in South Africa based on the receive method. The receiver's full name, mobile number and email address are always required to send money. Your receiver does not need to have a WorldRemit account.

Paying for the transfer

You will need a bank account, a debit card or a credit card to pay for the money transfer to South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Our customer services team is available 24/7 in 6 different languages to help you with anything you need.

90% of the money transfers to South Africa are sent to WorldRemit local partners in South Africa within minutes. At which time, these funds are either ready for collection by the recipient (Cash Pickup) or to be added into their bank account or mobile money account. Estimated time for delivery is less when the payment is completed through Debit or Credit Card. The estimated time for receiving these funds also depends on the country, the delivery method selected and the way you pay for the money transfer. The actual delivery time may differ due to the accuracy of recipient information given to WorldRemit, mandatory identity verification for the sender and the recipient, and third party operating hours in South Africa.

Our website and apps are designed to ensure your data and information is protected at all times. We strictly follow regulations as laid out by the regulatory bodies in various countries. We implement strict verification processes to ensure that we fully comply in verifying our customers and deterring criminal activity. We have teams dedicated to the monitoring and protection of customer accounts and transfers, and to detect any unusual activity.

WorldRemit now offers money transfers in ZAR to select South African Rand accounts.

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