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Mid-market rate1 USD = 16.5343 ZAR▲ 0.11% since yesterday
  1. TapTap SendBest deal★ 4.7 (31.2k)
    Exchange rate16.5650+0.19% vs mid-market
    Total feesNone
    Recipient getsR1,656.50

    TapTap Send's rate of 16.5650 is 0.19% better than the mid-market rate of 16.5343, so there's no hidden markup in the rate.

    They don't publish a separate transfer fee for this amount.

    Altogether, your recipient gets R3.07 more than they would at the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  2. Nala★ 4.7 (2k)
    Exchange rate16.5278−0.04% vs mid-market
    Total fees$0.04
    Recipient getsR1,652.78

    The exchange rate Nala uses is 16.5278, which is 0.04% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $0.04 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They don't publish a separate transfer fee for this amount.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $0.04 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  3. Pesa
    Exchange rate16.4200−0.69% vs mid-market
    Total fees$0.69
    Recipient getsR1,642.00

    The exchange rate Pesa uses is 16.4200, which is 0.69% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $0.69 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They charge no transfer fee.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $0.69 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  4. Grey
    Exchange rate16.4400−0.57% vs mid-market
    Total fees$1.56
    Recipient getsR1,627.56

    The exchange rate Grey uses is 16.4400, which is 0.57% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $0.56 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They also charge a transfer fee of $1.00.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $1.56 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  5. Sendwave
    Exchange rate16.3906−0.87% vs mid-market
    Total fees$1.85
    Recipient getsR1,622.84

    The exchange rate Sendwave uses is 16.3906, which is 0.87% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $0.86 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They also charge a transfer fee of $0.99.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $1.85 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  6. Send App★ 4.7 (986)
    Exchange rate16.1798−2.14% vs mid-market
    Total fees$2.14
    Recipient getsR1,617.98

    The exchange rate Send App uses is 16.1798, which is 2.14% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $2.14 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They charge no transfer fee.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $2.14 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  7. Remitly★ 4.8 (391.6k)
    Exchange rate16.4117−0.74% vs mid-market
    Total fees$2.22
    Recipient getsR1,616.72

    The exchange rate Remitly uses is 16.4117, which is 0.74% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $0.73 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They also charge a transfer fee of $1.49.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $2.22 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  8. WorldRemit★ 4.8 (101.2k)
    Exchange rate16.3906−0.87% vs mid-market
    Total fees$2.84
    Recipient getsR1,606.44

    The exchange rate WorldRemit uses is 16.3906, which is 0.87% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $0.85 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They also charge a transfer fee of $1.99.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $2.84 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  9. Western Union
    Exchange rate16.2910−1.47% vs mid-market
    Total fees$6.39
    Recipient getsR1,547.81

    The exchange rate Western Union uses is 16.2910, which is 1.47% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $1.40 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They also charge a transfer fee of $4.99.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $6.39 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  10. Xoom★ 4.7 (12.1k)
    Exchange rate15.8240−4.30% vs mid-market
    Total fees$9.07
    Recipient getsR1,503.44

    The exchange rate Xoom uses is 15.8240, which is 4.30% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $4.08 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They also charge a transfer fee of $4.99.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $9.07 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

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  11. Wise★ 4.8 (170.2k)
    Exchange rate16.4943−0.24% vs mid-market
    Total fees$10.13
    Recipient getsR1,485.97

    The exchange rate Wise uses is 16.4943, which is 0.24% lower than the mid-market rate of 16.5343. That adds $0.22 as a hidden exchange-rate markup.

    They also charge a transfer fee of $9.91.

    Altogether, this transfer costs you $10.13 compared with the mid-market rate.

    Rate checked in the last hour. Rates are for a bank deposit, paid in by bank transfer.

    Go to Wise
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