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Data collected on: Feb 21, 2023-Feb 28, 2023
ZAR | USD
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Transfer speed
<em>Transfer Speed</em> has been standardized in six broad categories.
Receiving method
Exchange rate margin (%)
The exchange rate margin is the cost resulting from the fact that the firm applies a rate that is different from the market reference rate. The margin is the percentage difference between the market reference rate and the exchange rate actually applied to the transaction.
Total cost (%)
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
Total cost (ZAR)Total cost (USD)
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
186.3327.20
0.97
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
0.97
14.5714.57
199.6129.14
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
186.3327.20
0.97
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
0.97
14.5714.57
199.6129.14
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.07
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.44
2.07
2.072.07
28.364.14
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
1.97
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.45
1.97
1.971.97
26.993.94
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
180.6726.38
2.44
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.50 and exchange rate charged 4.39
2.44
15.6315.63
214.1331.26
State Bank of India
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
250.0036.50
2.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.48 and exchange rate charged 4.37
2.46
20.7120.71
283.7341.42
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
180.6726.38
2.44
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.50 and exchange rate charged 4.39
2.44
15.6315.63
214.1331.26
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
68.5010.00
2.06
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.44
2.06
7.067.06
96.7214.12
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
99.0014.45
1.84
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.53 and exchange rate charged 4.45
1.84
9.079.07
124.2618.14
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
68.5010.00
2.06
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.44
2.06
7.067.06
96.7214.12
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
99.0014.45
3.62
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.51 and exchange rate charged 4.35
3.62
10.8510.85
148.6521.70
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
68.5010.00
2.06
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.44
2.06
7.067.06
96.7214.12
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
2.03
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.45
2.03
2.032.03
27.814.06
Sikhona Money Transfers
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
3.53
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.38
3.53
3.533.53
48.367.06
State Bank of India
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
250.0036.50
2.48
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.48 and exchange rate charged 4.37
2.48
20.7320.73
284.0041.46
Sikhona Money Transfers
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
3.53
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.38
3.53
3.533.53
48.367.06
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
186.3327.20
0.97
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
0.97
14.5714.57
199.6129.14
EcoCash Remit
Firm type: Mobile Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
23.633.45
1.41
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.47
1.41
3.133.13
42.886.26
Total Average First Quarter
9.659.65
Total Average Fourth Quarter 2022
8.488.48
Total Average
Fee
102.6414.98
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
2.162.16
Total Cost Percent (%)
9.659.65
Total Cost (ZAR) Total Cost (USD)
132.2619.31
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 2 days 3-5 days
Bank account Cash Own/partner bank account
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Receiving method
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
2.03
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.45
2.03
2.032.03
69.2210.15
Sikhona Money Transfers
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
3.07
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.40
3.07
3.073.07
104.6915.35
Sikhona Money Transfers
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
3.07
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.40
3.07
3.073.07
104.6915.35
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
0.000.00
2.07
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.44
2.07
2.072.07
70.5910.35
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
1.97
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.45
1.97
1.971.97
67.189.85
EcoCash Remit
Firm type: Mobile Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
58.828.62
1.41
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.47
1.41
3.133.13
106.7315.65
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
99.0014.52
3.62
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.51 and exchange rate charged 4.35
3.62
6.526.52
222.3332.60
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
99.0014.52
1.84
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.53 and exchange rate charged 4.45
1.84
4.744.74
161.6323.70
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
170.5025.00
2.06
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.44
2.06
7.067.06
240.7535.30
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
170.5025.00
2.06
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.44
2.06
7.067.06
240.7535.30
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
170.5025.00
2.06
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.54 and exchange rate charged 4.44
2.06
7.067.06
240.7535.30
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
234.8734.44
2.44
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.50 and exchange rate charged 4.39
2.44
9.339.33
318.1546.65
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
234.8734.44
2.44
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.50 and exchange rate charged 4.39
2.44
9.339.33
318.1546.65
State Bank of India
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
250.0036.66
2.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.48 and exchange rate charged 4.37
2.46
9.799.79
333.8448.95
State Bank of India
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
250.0036.66
2.48
Percentage difference between market reference rate 4.48 and exchange rate charged 4.37
2.48
9.819.81
334.5249.05
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
260.8638.25
0.97
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
0.97
8.628.62
293.9443.10
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
260.8638.25
0.97
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
0.97
8.628.62
293.9443.10
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
260.8638.25
0.97
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
0.97
8.628.62
293.9443.10
Total Average First Quarter
6.226.22
Total Average Fourth Quarter 2022
5.975.97
Total Average
Fee
140.0420.53
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
2.112.11
Total Cost Percent (%)
6.226.22
Total Cost (ZAR) Total Cost (USD)
211.9931.08
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day Next day 2 days 3-5 days
Bank account Cash Own/partner bank account