Remittance Prices Worldwide

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Sending money from SOUTH AFRICA to MALAWI

Data collected on: Aug 25, 2022-Sep 14, 2022
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)sort descendingTotal cost (USD)sort descending
The total cost of sending a remittance transfer includes: the fee charged to the sender plus the exchange rate margin.
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
-18.15
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.56 and exchange rate charged 69.18
-18.15
-18.15-18.15
-248.66-36.30
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent, Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
-18.15
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.56 and exchange rate charged 69.18
-18.15
-18.15-18.15
-248.66-36.30
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
5.000.73
4.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.17 and exchange rate charged 57.49
4.46
4.824.82
66.039.64
Mukuru
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
125.0018.25
-3.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.13 and exchange rate charged 62.05
-3.19
5.935.93
81.2411.86
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
52.507.66
2.21
Percentage difference between market reference rate 59.96 and exchange rate charged 58.63
2.21
6.046.04
82.7512.08
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
52.507.66
2.21
Percentage difference between market reference rate 59.96 and exchange rate charged 58.63
2.21
6.046.04
82.7512.08
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
41.106.00
4.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.17 and exchange rate charged 57.49
4.46
7.467.46
102.2014.92
Sikhona Money Transfers
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
17.252.52
6.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.68 and exchange rate charged 56.86
6.31
7.567.56
103.5715.12
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
66.009.64
3.60
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.83 and exchange rate charged 58.64
3.60
8.428.42
115.3516.84
EcoCash Remit
Firm type: Mobile Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
23.633.45
6.83
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.20 and exchange rate charged 56.09
6.83
8.568.56
117.2717.12
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
68.5010.00
3.64
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.85 and exchange rate charged 58.64
3.64
8.648.64
118.3717.28
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
195.0028.47
0.99
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.06 and exchange rate charged 0.06
0.99
15.2215.22
208.5130.44
ABSA
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
280.0040.88
4.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.61 and exchange rate charged 58.00
4.31
24.7524.75
339.0849.50
Nedbank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
317.0046.28
2.38
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.06 and exchange rate charged 0.06
2.38
25.5225.52
349.6251.04
Standard Bank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch, Call Center
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
329.0048.03
2.15
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.22 and exchange rate charged 58.92
2.15
26.1726.17
358.5352.34
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
299.0043.65
9.68
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.83 and exchange rate charged 54.95
9.68
31.5131.51
431.6963.02
ABSA
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
435.0063.50
4.21
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.69 and exchange rate charged 58.13
4.21
35.9635.96
492.6571.92
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch, Call Center
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
550.0080.29
9.81
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.79 and exchange rate charged 54.82
9.81
49.9649.96
684.4599.92
Total Average Third Quarter 2022
13.1313.13
Total Average Second Quarter 2022
16.0216.02
Total Average
Fee
158.6923.17
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
1.541.54
Total Cost Percent (%)
13.1313.13
Total Cost (ZAR) Total Cost (USD)
179.8226.25
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Next day 2 days 3-5 days
Bank account Cash Mobile wallet
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
-18.15
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.56 and exchange rate charged 69.18
-18.15
-18.15-18.15
-618.92-90.75
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent, Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
0.000.00
-18.15
Percentage difference between market reference rate 58.56 and exchange rate charged 69.18
-18.15
-18.15-18.15
-618.92-90.75
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
5.000.73
4.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.17 and exchange rate charged 57.49
4.46
4.614.61
157.2023.05
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
119.2417.48
2.21
Percentage difference between market reference rate 59.96 and exchange rate charged 58.63
2.21
5.715.71
194.7128.55
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
119.2417.48
2.21
Percentage difference between market reference rate 59.96 and exchange rate charged 58.63
2.21
5.715.71
194.7128.55
Mukuru
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
310.0045.45
-3.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.13 and exchange rate charged 62.05
-3.19
5.905.90
201.1929.50
Sikhona Money Transfers
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
17.252.53
6.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.68 and exchange rate charged 56.85
6.31
6.816.81
232.2234.05
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
102.3015.00
4.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.17 and exchange rate charged 57.49
4.46
7.467.46
254.3937.30
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
163.0023.90
3.60
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.83 and exchange rate charged 58.64
3.60
8.388.38
285.7641.90
EcoCash Remit
Firm type: Mobile Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
58.828.62
6.83
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.20 and exchange rate charged 56.09
6.83
8.568.56
291.9042.80
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
170.5025.00
3.64
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.85 and exchange rate charged 58.64
3.64
8.648.64
294.6243.20
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
312.0045.75
0.99
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.06 and exchange rate charged 0.06
0.99
10.1310.13
345.4350.65
Nedbank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
317.0046.48
2.38
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.06 and exchange rate charged 0.06
2.38
11.6811.68
398.2958.40
Standard Bank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch, Call Center
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
329.0048.24
2.15
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.22 and exchange rate charged 58.92
2.15
11.8011.80
402.3859.00
ABSA
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
280.0041.06
4.31
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.61 and exchange rate charged 58.00
4.31
12.5212.52
426.9362.60
ABSA
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
435.0063.78
4.21
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.69 and exchange rate charged 58.13
4.21
16.9716.97
578.6884.85
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
299.0043.84
9.68
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.83 and exchange rate charged 54.95
9.68
18.4518.45
629.1592.25
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch, Call Center
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
550.0080.65
9.81
Percentage difference between market reference rate 60.79 and exchange rate charged 54.82
9.81
25.9425.94
884.55129.70
Total Average Third Quarter 2022
7.397.39
Total Average Second Quarter 2022
10.0310.03
Total Average
Fee
199.3029.22
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
1.541.54
Total Cost Percent (%)
7.397.39
Total Cost (ZAR) Total Cost (USD)
251.9036.94
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Next day 2 days 3-5 days
Bank account Cash Mobile wallet