Getting money to SA

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Samcov1983 Member

Member since 04 October 2012

Samcov1983Member22 October 2012 15:28:17

Just wondering if anyone out there has transferred money to South Africa before? Should I use a bank or one of these independent firms?? How is independent company's are able to offer best exchange rates?

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP23 October 2012 09:06:04

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Hi Samcov1983 and welcome to Expat.com!

Hope that you'll soon be enlightened.

Harmonie.

briodf New member

Member since 01 May 2014

briodfNew member07 May 2014 17:31:01

Hi Sam! It depends on the amount and the speed of the transfer. You really have to compare the transfer & conversion fees. You might want to have a look at the different options compared from UK to SA: - tawipay.com/rates-from-united-kingdom-to-south-africa

Disclaimer, I am the co-founder of this comparison website. We faced the problem ourselves and thought we could help the community.

Maximilien ViP

Member since 20 June 2013

MaximilienViP08 May 2014 05:28:53

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Hi Briodf - please note that this thread is dated 2012

briodf New member

Member since 01 May 2014

briodfNew member08 May 2014 06:12:52

Oh you're right, thanks!

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