Send money from UK to South Africa

Comparing 2 providers for 1,000 GBP → ZAR

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Best value today: Wise

Fee: £7.18 · Rate: 21.6644

ZAR 21,508.85

recipient gets

Delivery method:
WiseBest value
1 day
Recipient getsZAR 21,508.85
Fee£7.18
Rate21.6644
vs mid+0.12%
Delivery & payment details

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay · Google Pay

Send with Wise
Remitly
23h
Recipient getsZAR 21,288.23

🎁 No fees on your first transfer

Fee£1.49
Rate21.3200
vs mid1.47%
Delivery & payment details

Receive via: Cash pickup · bank deposit

Pay with: Bank transfer · Debit card · Credit card · Apple Pay

Send with Remitly
Mid-market rate: 1 GBP = 21.6378 ZAR · Sending £1,000.00 · Reference rate published by the European Central Bank (updated once per business day). · How we rank
How “recipient gets” is calculated: (amount you send − fee) × exchange rate. Every fee here is the one that provider quoted for £1,000.00 — fees can change with the amount you send, so confirm the final figure on the provider's site.

Last updated: September 7, 2026 at 07:38 PM UTC · Rates may vary by payment method and amount

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GBP to ZAR — Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to send GBP to ZAR?

Wise currently offers the best value for GBP → ZAR, delivering 21,509 ZAR for 1,000 GBP. We rank by the total amount received after fees and exchange-rate markup, updated every 4 hours.

What is the current GBP to ZAR exchange rate?

The best available rate is 1 GBP = 21.66 ZAR via Wise. Rates vary by provider and are updated every 4 hours. Always confirm the final rate on the provider's site before sending.

Are there hidden fees when sending GBP to ZAR?

Some providers advertise “zero fees” but add a markup to the exchange rate instead. We rank by the total amount your recipient receives, which accounts for both the transfer fee and any exchange-rate markup — so you see the true cost. Learn how fees work →

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