Send money to South Africa

We use two-factor authentication to make sure you're the only one who can log in to your account, and we'll send you anti-fraud warnings in-app if we suspect that a transfer may be a scam. We also protect your personal data with our full-stack security systems.

Additionally, we use other security methods that vary depending on the Revolut entity you're registered to. Here's how you can learn more.

1. Open the Revolut app.


2. Click on your profile icon on the home screen.


3. Scroll to the bottom of the page and see which Revolut entity shows up.


4. Go to our Help Centre to read more on your Revolut entity and how we keep your money safe.

The details you need when you send money to South Africa vary depending on the transfer method you choose.

What details do I need for a bank transfer to South Africa?

The bank account details you need when you send money internationally to South Africa generally include the recipient's full name, their BIC or SWIFT number, and their IBAN or account number. We may also ask you for other details, such as their city or phone number. The information you need to enter may vary depending on the country you're sending from and the currency.

What details do I need for a card transfer?

All you need to send a card transfer is the recipient's full name and card number.

What details do I need to send money to another Revolut account?

For a Revolut-to-Revolut transfer, you can simply choose someone from your contact list. You can also find someone by entering their phone number, email, or Revtag, or you can scan their QR code.

What details do I need to send money via a payment link?

You don't need any bank details when you transfer money via a payment link, just your recipient's phone number or email. Create the link in-app, choose how you want to pay, and share the link with your recipient. The person you're sending to can then claim that money, even if they're not a Revolut customer.

The time it takes for your money transfer to arrive in South Africa depends on factors like the payment method you choose and the currency. You'll be able to see the estimated arrival time in-app before you send and track the status of your transfer. Check out our Help Centre for more on money transfers.

How long do international bank transfers take?

How long does a card transfer take?

How fast are Revolut-to-Revolut transfers?

With Revolut, you can send money online to South Africa quickly and safely. Here's how:

1. Join Revolut

   Download the Revolut app for free on your Android or iPhone, then sign up.

2. Add money

   Add money to your Revolut account via card, bank transfer, and more.

3. Start your transfer

   Select your transfer method, and enter your destination country, currency, and amount.

4. Check our rates

   Check our exchange rates, fees, and estimated delivery times in-app.

5. Enter your recipient's details

   You'll see which details are necessary in-app. It's usually a combination of the recipient's name, bank code, and bank account number.

6. Complete your transfer

   Tap Send and stay up to date on the status of your transfer in-app.

• Bank transfer
• Card
• Apple Pay or Google Pay
• Transfers from other Revolut customers
• Linked accounts

To choose the best transfer method for you, compare fees and delivery times in-app. They're calculated in real-time just for you — based on your transfer amount, country, and currency.

Need to send money to South Africa fast? Try a Revolut-to-Revolut transfer or a card transfer. Transfers to other Revolut customers are instant — they arrive in 20 seconds or less. Most card transfers also arrive in seconds, although they can take up to 30 minutes.

Trying to find the cheapest way to send money to South Africa? Check our fees in-app before you send. You'll pay a small fee for card and bank transfers, but there are no transfer fees when you send money to other Revolut accounts. You can also save by sending your transfers during the week — we don't charge additional exchange fees on weekdays if your transfer is within your plan's limits.

When you send money to South Africa from abroad, there are two types of costs you should keep an eye out for: currency exchange and transfer fees. You'll see all costs in-app before you send.

Currency exchange rates and fees

Sending money internationally often involves 2 different currencies: the currency you’re using to pay for the transfer and your recipient's currency. Before you send money to South Africa from abroad in a currency that's different from your recipient's, check our exchange rate in-app. This shows you how much the amount you enter in your currency is worth in your recipient's currency.

You may also pay an additional currency exchange fee, depending on your plan, the amount you're sending, and the time of your transfer.

• Depending on your plan, you may pay a fee on any exchanges you make during weekends, between 17:00 Eastern Time (ET) on Fridays and 18:00 ET on Sundays. You'll pay a 1% fee on our Standard plan, but there are no weekend fees on our Premium or Metal plans.


• If you're over your monthly exchange allowance, you'll pay an additional fair usage fee, depending on your plan (1% for the Standard plan and 0.5% for the Premium plan). There are no fair usage fees with our Metal plan.

Transfer fees

Depending on the transfer method you choose, you may also pay a small transfer fee. This is the amount we charge to process your transfer.

• Bank transfers
You may pay a small bank transfer fee when you send money to South Africa. You'll get discounts on these fees with our Premium and Metal plans. External banks may charge non-Revolut transfer fees that we can't foresee.

• Card transfers
You'll pay a small card transfer fee when you send money to someone using their card details. The amount will depend on how much money you're transferring and where you're sending from.

• Revolut-to-Revolut transfers
You won't pay any fees when you send money online to other Revolut accounts.