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International money transfers made simple

Save time and money with excellent rates and tailored support.

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Transfer provider of the year 2023

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Established since 1996

Experts in currency

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500,000 happy customers

R234bn transferred each year

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40+ currencies

Transfers to 120+ countries

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Transfer your money at the best rate for you.

Exchange rates move thousands of times a day, so timing is everything. With Currencies Direct, you’ll have access to a personal account manager – a currency expert who can help you decide when and how to make your transfer.

We’ll keep you up to date with the latest market movements, and help you pick the best service for your requirements. With great rates ‌and no hidden costs, we’ll help you get more for your money.

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Rate alerts

If you set a rate alert, you’ll receive an instant notification when the market moves to your target rate. 

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Limit orders

Target an exchange rate higher than the current level. Your transfer will trigger automatically when the rate is hit.

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Fix a rate

Fix the exchange rate in advance and protect your future transfer from negative market movements. 

How it works

Sending money abroad should be simple. With us it is.

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Create an account

Over the phone or register online and one of our dedicated account managers will call you to help you with the rest.

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We'll handle the paperwork

Including free SARS tax clearances, SARB or exchange control approvals and so much more.

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Agree your rate

We'll help you pick the right time to move your money so you secure a great rate.


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Send us the money

Via bank transfer, debit card or your wallet balance.

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We’ll do the rest

We'll get the currency where it needs to be swiftly and securely.



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Send money to 120 countries in 40+ currencies.

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Large transfers.

If you're moving large amounts of money – to buy a property abroad, treat yourself to something special or make an overseas investment – our currency experts and specialist services can help you transfer at the right time and get the best rate.

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Foreign residents in South Africa.

If you’re a foreign resident living in South Africa, different rules apply. Whether you’re repatriating funds that you brought to South Africa or have earned money working for a South African company, our team of experts know exactly what the SARB want in order to facilitate the transfer.

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Frequently asked questions.

This depends on where you’re sending the funds and when you get your money to us.

Generally, we can send money to Europe on the day you book your deal. 
It then takes between 24-48 hours to arrive.

For a more accurate estimate for the currency you’re sending, see our currency guides. 

Yes, if you’re named on the account.

Yes. 

We’ll send you a confirmation email as soon as we have sent the currency to the recipient’s account. 

  • We’ll discuss your requirements for you and provide you with a custom quote.   
  • Once you’ve confirmed you’re happy with the rate, we’ll initiate the transfer for you.   
  • The rate you were quoted is the rate you’ll receive as long as we receive payment for the transaction within the agreed timeframe.   


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