Simplify sending money to and from South Africa
If you’re looking for excellent exchange rates, swift, secure transfers and expert support, look no further.
Keeping your funds secure is our priority. Find out how you can protect your international payments and defend yourself against fraud.
If you’re looking for excellent exchange rates, swift, secure transfers and expert support, look no further.
We're specialists in South African currency transfers. Whatever your requirement, we're here to help.
Property, investments or luxury goods. Tailored support from a personal account manager.
If you're buying or selling property in South Africa or internationally, we can help you get more for your money.
Established in 1996, we have served more than 500,000 customers and received multiple awards for our expertise and outstanding service.
We manage more than R234 billion of international payments each year to over 120 countries and have offices and currency specialists across the world.
While our reach is global, we believe in local expertise and a personal approach. We provide dedicated account managers and 24/7 support.
Exchange rates move every second, so timing is everything. Having a personal account manager help you choose the right time to make your transfer could save you thousands.
With great rates and exceptional service, we’re here to help you get more for your money.
Receive updates from your account manager or sign up to our emails.
When a rate hits your target, we’ll send you an SMS or email to let you know.
Set transfers to trigger automatically when the exchange rate reaches the target rate or fix the rate in advance.
We’re authorised by local regulators across the world and operate to stringent compliance and security standards. We work with Tier 1 banking partners, and have the highest credit rating from Dun and Bradstreet.
All our foreign exchange transactions are processed through an Authorised Dealer Bank in South Africa in strict accordance with South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Exchange Control Rules and Regulations.
Our client funds are held in a separate personalised interest-bearing account with a SARB approved Authorised Dealer Bank.
We’ve helped people with everything from buying property abroad to emigration.
Buying property
Buying a dream property abroad can seem complicated, but making your money go further is simple with tailored services, guidance and support.
Selling property
If you’re selling an overseas property and need to transfer the proceeds, we can help you secure a strong exchange rate and get more from your money.
Non-resident specialists
When bringing money into South Africa, correct reporting to the South African Reserve Bank can significantly simplify repatriating your income. Reach out to our team to find out more.
Deceased Estates & Trust Payments
If you’re a beneficiary of an estate late, or need to affect payments for an estate, we’ll help you navigate exchange control. We can also support with the relevant applications for beneficiaries of inter vivos trusts, or if a trust is being dissolved.
Offshore investments
If you’re diversifying with offshore investments, international property purchases or business acquisitions, we’ll handle the paperwork, obtain your tax clearance and ensure perfect timing.
SARS clearances & allowances
We can support you with transfers over R11m, free SARS tax clearance & annual allowances. Get in touch with our team to find out more.
Complimentary SARB & exchange control approvals
If you require SARB approval as a nonresident or foreign national repatriating funds abroad, we help you navigate these applications and obtain relevant approvals to complete the remittance at the optimal time.
Emigration
Tick one thing off your moving checklist and organise your currency transfers early on – we’ll monitor the markets for you, helping you secure the best exchange rate.
Office 2901
29th Floor, The Box
9 Lower Burg Street
Cape Town
8001
8am – 5.30pm SAST (Mon - Fri)
104 Oxford Road
Office 201
11 9th Street, Houghton Estate
Johannesburg
2198
8am – 5.30pm SAST (Mon - Fri)
Shop 5, Salt Rock Shopping Centre,
59 Basil Hulett Drive,
Salt Rock,
4301
8am – 5.30pm SAST (Mon - Fri)
Send money to 120 countries in 40+ currencies.
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Spain
France
Italy
South Africa
Germany
Ireland
Portugal
Sweden
United Arab Emirates
Pound sterling
Euro
US dollar
Canadian dollar
Australian dollar
New Zealand dollar
Japanese yen
South African rand
UAE dirham
Norwegian krone
Swedish krona
Danish krone
Customer stories
"Transferred funds from USA to South Africa and it was in my daughters account in less than 48 hours. Stress free and great customer service. Will definitely continue to use them."
You can register for free online in a couple of minutes, or over the phone with one of our team on +27 (0) 21 418 0105.
You may be asked to provide proof of identity and/or proof of address documentation when you register, but we’ll store your data securely and never share it with anyone.
Occasionally we may ask for further details, but we'll let you know as soon as possible if that's the case.
Yes. We’d be happy to hear from you. Call us on +27 (0) 21 418 0105 or email [email protected].
Whatever works for you – app, online, or talking to one of our experts over the phone. And you can pay for your transfer by bank transfer or debit card.
The rate you'll typically see when you do a general search is the ‘interbank rate' – the wholesale rate at which banks, and major financial institutions, buy and sell currency. This isn't available to companies or individuals.
At Currencies Direct we buy currency in bulk at wholesale rates and pass the savings to our customers.
The exchange rate changes every few seconds, but once we agree a rate with you that's the rate you'll get.
For most transfers there are no fees, however there may be fees applied when using our Batchpay service.
You need an account to use our services. It’s free and only takes a few minutes to set up. Log in to check live exchange rates, set rate alerts, get regular market updates and support from currency experts.
You don’t have to use us to transfer money, but if you ever want to we’ll be ready to help – 24/7.
There are regulations in South Africa that help protect your money and keep people, and financial businesses safe from fraud. As part of these requirements, you may be asked to provide documents that prove your identity and/or your address. We store your data securely and we’ll never share it with anyone.
Occasionally we may ask for further details, but we’ll let you know as soon as possible if that’s the case.
Yes, we’ll send you a confirmation email as soon as the currency has been sent.
No. Our contracts are legally binding. Once you’ve confirmed your transfer (by phone, in branch, online or via our app) it can no longer be cancelled.
Take a look at our terms and conditions for more information.
You’ll agree the exchange rate in the app, online, or with your account manager. You’ll be asked to confirm if you’re happy to go ahead with that rate. Once you’ve committed to that rate it is fixed for you, no matter how much the market changes.
We buy currency in bulk at wholesale rates not available to companies or individuals. We add a small margin before selling the currency on at rates that are typically more competitive than the banks.
