Remittance Prices Worldwide

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Sending money from SOUTH AFRICA to MALAWI

Data collected on: May 22, 2024-Jun 03, 2024
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.
EcoCash Remit
Firm type: Mobile Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
61.659.00
-24.15
Percentage difference between market reference rate 93.97 and exchange rate charged 116.67
-24.15
-19.65-19.65
-269.21-39.30
Mukuru
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
125.0018.25
-28.43
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.10 and exchange rate charged 118.28
-28.43
-19.31-19.31
-264.55-38.62
Mukuru
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
125.0018.25
-28.41
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.10 and exchange rate charged 118.26
-28.41
-19.29-19.29
-264.27-38.58
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
137.0020.00
-28.62
Percentage difference between market reference rate 93.11 and exchange rate charged 119.77
-28.62
-18.62-18.62
-255.09-37.24
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
137.0020.00
-28.61
Percentage difference between market reference rate 93.13 and exchange rate charged 119.77
-28.61
-18.61-18.61
-254.96-37.22
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
137.0020.00
-28.57
Percentage difference between market reference rate 93.15 and exchange rate charged 119.77
-28.57
-18.57-18.57
-254.41-37.14
Mukuru
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
137.0020.00
-28.36
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.10 and exchange rate charged 118.22
-28.36
-18.36-18.36
-251.53-36.72
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
25.003.65
-19.17
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.19 and exchange rate charged 112.25
-19.17
-17.35-17.35
-237.70-34.70
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
25.003.65
-17.51
Percentage difference between market reference rate 95.53 and exchange rate charged 112.25
-17.51
-15.69-15.69
-214.95-31.38
Sikhona Money Transfers
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
24.993.65
-16.53
Percentage difference between market reference rate 95.12 and exchange rate charged 110.85
-16.53
-14.71-14.71
-201.53-29.42
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
25.003.65
5.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.77 and exchange rate charged 89.15
5.93
7.757.75
106.1815.50
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
25.003.65
5.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.77 and exchange rate charged 89.15
5.93
7.757.75
106.1815.50
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
25.003.65
5.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.77 and exchange rate charged 89.15
5.93
7.757.75
106.1815.50
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
130.0018.98
5.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.18 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.19
14.6814.68
201.1229.36
ABSA via Western Union
Firm type: Bank / Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
214.0231.24
1.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
1.01
16.6316.63
227.8333.26
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
216.0131.53
1.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
1.01
16.7816.78
229.8933.56
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
216.0131.53
1.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
1.01
16.7816.78
229.8933.56
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
216.0131.53
1.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
1.01
16.7816.78
229.8933.56
Standard Bank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
259.0037.81
1.26
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.09 and exchange rate charged 92.91
1.26
20.1720.17
276.3340.34
First National Bank of South Africa via MoneyGram
Firm type: Bank / Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
214.1531.26
5.54
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.52 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.54
21.1721.17
290.0342.34
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
214.1531.26
5.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.54 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.56
21.1921.19
290.3042.38
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
214.1531.26
5.58
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.56 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.58
21.2121.21
290.5842.42
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Call Center
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
230.0033.58
5.42
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.40 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.42
22.2122.21
304.2844.42
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
230.0033.58
5.42
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.41 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.42
22.2122.21
304.2844.42
ABSA
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
280.0040.88
5.91
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.41 and exchange rate charged 86.95
5.91
26.3526.35
361.0052.70
Standard Bank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
381.9055.75
2.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.41 and exchange rate charged 92.19
2.35
30.2330.23
414.1560.46
Nedbank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
420.0061.31
2.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
2.46
33.1233.12
453.7466.24
ABSA
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
435.0063.50
5.91
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.41 and exchange rate charged 86.95
5.91
37.6637.66
515.9475.32
Total Average Second Quarter
6.446.44
Total Average First Quarter
9.659.65
Total Average
Fee
174.2925.44
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
-6.28-6.28
Total Cost Percent (%)
6.446.44
Total Cost (ZAR) Total Cost (USD)
88.2012.88
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day 2 days
Bank account Cash Mobile wallet
Payment instrument
Access point
Sending network coverage
Receiving method
EcoCash Remit
Firm type: Mobile Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
153.4522.50
-24.15
Percentage difference between market reference rate 93.97 and exchange rate charged 116.67
-24.15
-19.65-19.65
-670.07-98.25
Mukuru
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
310.0045.45
-28.37
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.10 and exchange rate charged 118.23
-28.37
-19.28-19.28
-657.45-96.40
Mukuru
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
310.0045.45
-28.36
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.10 and exchange rate charged 118.22
-28.36
-19.27-19.27
-657.11-96.35
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
341.0050.00
-28.62
Percentage difference between market reference rate 93.11 and exchange rate charged 119.77
-28.62
-18.62-18.62
-634.94-93.10
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
341.0050.00
-28.61
Percentage difference between market reference rate 93.13 and exchange rate charged 119.77
-28.61
-18.61-18.61
-634.60-93.05
Hello-Paisa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
341.0050.00
-28.57
Percentage difference between market reference rate 93.15 and exchange rate charged 119.77
-28.57
-18.57-18.57
-633.24-92.85
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
25.003.67
-19.17
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.19 and exchange rate charged 112.25
-19.17
-18.44-18.44
-628.80-92.20
Mukuru
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
341.0050.00
-28.36
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.10 and exchange rate charged 118.22
-28.36
-18.36-18.36
-626.08-91.80
Mama Money
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Medium
25.003.67
-17.51
Percentage difference between market reference rate 95.53 and exchange rate charged 112.25
-17.51
-16.78-16.78
-572.20-83.90
Sikhona Money Transfers
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
Medium
24.993.66
-16.53
Percentage difference between market reference rate 95.12 and exchange rate charged 110.85
-16.53
-15.80-15.80
-538.78-79.00
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
25.003.67
5.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.77 and exchange rate charged 89.15
5.93
6.666.66
227.1133.30
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
25.003.67
5.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.77 and exchange rate charged 89.15
5.93
6.666.66
227.1133.30
WorldRemit
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
25.003.67
5.93
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.77 and exchange rate charged 89.15
5.93
6.666.66
227.1133.30
Standard Bank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
259.0037.98
1.26
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.09 and exchange rate charged 92.91
1.26
8.868.86
302.1344.30
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
150.0021.99
5.19
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.18 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.19
9.599.59
327.0247.95
ABSA via Western Union
Firm type: Bank / Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
High
299.6343.93
1.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
1.01
9.809.80
334.1849.00
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
302.4244.34
1.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
1.01
9.889.88
336.9149.40
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
302.4244.34
1.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
1.01
9.889.88
336.9149.40
Western Union
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
302.4244.34
1.01
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
1.01
9.889.88
336.9149.40
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Call Center
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
250.0036.66
5.42
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.40 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.42
12.7512.75
434.7863.75
First National Bank of South Africa
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
250.0036.66
5.42
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.41 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.42
12.7512.75
434.7863.75
Standard Bank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
381.9056.00
2.35
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.41 and exchange rate charged 92.19
2.35
13.5513.55
462.0667.75
First National Bank of South Africa via MoneyGram
Firm type: Bank / Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
278.4040.82
5.54
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.52 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.54
13.7013.70
467.1768.50
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
High
278.4040.82
5.56
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.54 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.56
13.7213.72
467.8568.60
MoneyGram
Firm type: Money Transfer Operator
Payment instrument
Access point
Agent
Sending network coverage
High
Receiving method
Agent
High
278.4040.82
5.58
Percentage difference between market reference rate 94.56 and exchange rate charged 89.29
5.58
13.7413.74
468.5368.70
ABSA
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Internet
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
280.0041.06
5.91
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.41 and exchange rate charged 86.95
5.91
14.1214.12
481.4970.60
Nedbank
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
420.0061.58
2.46
Percentage difference between market reference rate 0.05 and exchange rate charged 0.05
2.46
14.7814.78
504.0073.90
ABSA
Firm type: Bank
Payment instrument
Access point
Bank branch
Sending network coverage
Medium
Receiving method
Medium
435.0063.78
5.91
Percentage difference between market reference rate 92.41 and exchange rate charged 86.95
5.91
18.6718.67
636.6593.35
Total Average Second Quarter
0.800.80
Total Average First Quarter
4.534.53
Total Average
Fee
241.2735.38
Exchange Rate Margin (%)
-6.28-6.28
Total Cost Percent (%)
0.800.80
Total Cost (ZAR) Total Cost (USD)
27.123.98
Non-Transparent records
Bank account transfer Credit Card Debit card Cash
Less than one hour Same day 2 days
Bank account Cash Mobile wallet