Send money to South Africa

Quick and reliable international money transfer to South Africa

Transfer to South Africa

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How to send money to South Africa

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Create an account

It takes just a few minutes. All we need is your email address and some personal information.

Enter recipient details

You'll just need their name, address, bank name, bank account number, and BIC/SWIFT code.

Confirm and send

Enter your payment information, verify everything is correct, and send your transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about sending money to South Africa

It's quick and easy to send money to South Africa with Xe.

Sign in to your XE account or sign up for a free account.
Initiate a transfer to South Africa, and enter the currency you’d like to transfer and the amount.
Enter your recipient’s bank information.
Provide your payment information. We accept direct debit, bank transfers, and card payments.
Confirm your transfer, and leave the rest to us.

Some of our transfers to South Africa come with a small fee, depending on the amount you’d like to send. We'll let you know about this fee before you confirm your transfer.

You should allow 1-4 working days for your money to arrive in South Africa, though many transfers arrive more quickly. Before you confirm your transfer, you’ll see a more exact estimate of when your money will arrive.

You can send up to $500,000 USD (or the currency equivalent) to South Africa online.

If you’d like to send more than that, you can contact our dedicated team to arrange a larger transfer.,

The best way to for you to send money to South Africa will depend on what you’re looking for in a money transfer. The payment method you choose can impact the speed of your transfer, as well as whether you’ll need to pay any extra fees. You can read more about our payment methods here.