Send money to South Africa
It's fast and easy, with super competitive rates across all major currencies. Join 30+ million Revolut customers saving on money transfers from the USA to South Africa
How to send money with Revolut
Send money to South Africa in 3 simple steps
- 1Start your transfer
Choose how much you want to send, and where you want your money to go
- 2Get great rates
Enjoy competitive exchange rates, without hidden fees
- 3Send your money
Enter the recipient's details, and we'll do the rest
How much does it cost to transfer money to South Africa from the USA?
When sending money to South Africa from the USA, we won't charge you FX fees on weekdays, as long as the transfer is within your foreign exchange allowance. A transfer fee may apply, but this will depend on the amount you send and your plan's international transfer allowance. Check our pricing widget for more details on international transfers and fees
How long will my money transfer to South Africa from the USA take?
Bank transfers to South Africa from the USA usually arrive within 3 to 5 business days. Transfers to other Revolut customers and card transfers usually arrive in minutes. We’ll keep you updated on the status of your transfer
Get the Revolut app to send money to South Africa
Send money with no hidden fees
What you see is what you pay when you make a money transfer from the USA, with all our fees clearly displayed in-app
From your wallet to theirs, in seconds
How to make your first money transfer to South Africa
Get Revolut app
Install our Android or iOS app, then sign up
Add money to your account
Top up your Revolut account via your card or bank account
Transfer money
Choose your currency and South Africa as your destination country. Add the recipient's details and tap 'Send' when you’re ready
Choose a payment option that works for you
The best ways to send money to South Africa, explained
Bank transfer
Low fees, great coverage
Send money via SWIFT. The traditional way, but better
Card transfer
Send money anywhere, fast
All you need is the card details to send to most countries and currencies
Send to wallet
Coming soon…
Instant transfers to digital wallets
Peer-to-peer
Instant with no transfer fees
Peer-to-peer payments for this route are currently unavailable
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We keep your money safe and secure with our award-winning security systems. Our banking services are provided by Metropolitan Commercial Bank, Member FDIC. To keep you secure, we’ll store your money in these accounts until you pay it out. 30+ million people worldwide trust Revolut
Transfer money to South Africa from the USA with Revolut
With Revolut you can exchange currencies, transfer money between countries, and hold local currencies on your multi-currency account for travel. These are just some of the reasons why our customers trust us
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Global payments and beyond
Seamless money transfers to South Africa, whatever the purpose
Send money home
Transfer money online to family or friends in South Africa
Settle international bills from the USA
From paying tuition fees, to managing property in South Africa — transfer funds effortlessly
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