How to send money from South Africa
Since 2009 WorldRemit's customers have been able to send money quickly, securely and cost-effectively from the developed world to emerging markets. But we didn't want to stop there.
We wanted to expand our services by helping customers transfer money from an emerging market to an emerging market. And we started by offering our service in South Africa.
It's all part of our plan to offer far better all-round financial services in emerging markets: markets that are poorly served at present.
Here are some tips to get you started with your money transfers from South Africa.
WorldRemit Content Team
• 3 mins read • Updated
How to send money from South Africa
We make money transfers fast, simple and secure. And whichever method you choose to send your money online with us, it only takes a few simple steps.
Create your account: You can register for free on our website or download our app.
Give us your transfer details: Choose your destination country and how you would like to send your money.
What services are available depends on your receiving country, so make sure you visit our homepage to get more information.
What documents do I need to show to send money?
Before you can send money with WorldRemit, we must verify your identity for regulatory reasons. And so we'll ask you to supply one of the following.
South African resident (BOP category 401) = South African ID document only
Temporary South African resident (BOP category 416) – Foreign Passport or Asylum/Refugee document
Foreign national contract worker (BOP category 417) – Foreign Passport Your document needs to show your FULL name and FULL date of birth to be accepted.
If we ask you to verify your address, we'll request a bank statement or utility bill – telephone, electricity/gas or water. They mustn't be older than six months, and the address on it must match that on your WorldRemit account.
How much money can I transfer out of South Africa?
The maximum amount you can send to Zimbabwe from South Africa is:
4,999 Rand per transaction
24,999 Rand per month
How long does it take to send money?
It takes just minutes to register with WorldRemit then send money to your loved ones, by whatever method you choose.
How long does it take for money to be received?
This will depend on what service you choose to send the money.
Cash pickup – money received within minutes
Bank transfer – money received on the same day
Mobile money – money received within minutes
What fees will be charged?
The fees you pay will depend on how much money you're sending. When you tap in the amount you want to send, the fees and exchange rate will be shown upfront. Nothing is hidden.
The exchange rate continuously fluctuates depending on market forces. Get updates on exchange rates straight to your phone with our push notifications!
Is it possible to track a transaction?
Yes. With WorldRemit, you don't need to worry about where your money is. Using the tracking feature on our website and our app, you can follow your money on its journey. Just go to your transaction history and open your transaction to see where your money is.
How secure is WorldRemit?
Our industry-leading technology protects your money and ensures it arrives safely every time. We're licensed by government regulators worldwide, so you can be sure we meet the highest possible standards.
Your first three transfers will be fee-free
There's never been a better time to send money to Zimbabwe online with WorldRemit. Send with us now, and your first three transfers will be fee-free. Use the promo code 3FREE when you come to pay.
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