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When it comes to sending money overseas, we prioritise speed and safety while keeping costs low.

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What types of money transfers are available to South Africa?

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Send money directly to any bank account in South Africa

Est. delivery after payment: Same Day

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Over 500,000 customers have chosen OrbitRemit to send money overseas, here's why:

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Fixed transfer fees no matter how much you transfer.

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Send money in 3 simple steps

Step 1. Create your transfer

Use the calculator to tell us how much you want to transfer or how much you would like the recipient to receive.

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Step 2. Set up and save your recipient

We will need some further information about you and your recipient to set things up. You can find out more about what is required here.

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Step 3. Fund your transfer

Make a payment to our local OrbitRemit bank account and your part is done. Once we receive your funds we will complete the transfer to your recipient.

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How to send money in 3 simple steps

Step 1. Create your transfer

Use the calculator to tell us how much you want to transfer or how much you would like the recipient to receive.

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Deposit the full amount using your online banking to our OrbitRemit account. It's local so there are no bank fees at your end.

Everything you need to know about sending money to South Africa.

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With OrbitRemit, you can send money to South Africa directly to the recipient's bank account.

With OrbitRemit, you can send money directly to any bank account in South Africa including Standard Bank, FirstRand, Absa Bank, Nedbank and more.

With OrbitRemit, you pay a low fixed fee of $4 to send NZD or AUD to South Africa. There is no fee on transfers over $10,0000.

Transfers to South Africa are completed within 1-2 working days. Please note, payments made on the weekend may take longer to process.

To send money to South Africa, simply create an account with OrbitRemit above, verify your details, enter the recipient details, pay for the transfer and the money will be on its way!

There is no deduction at the receiving end. The recipient will get the full payout amount the sender has transferred.

There is no maximum transfer amount on transfers to South Africa.

Yes, it is safe to send money to South Africa. With OrbitRemit, our security policy and privacy procedures ensure your money is secure and will land directly in the recipient’s account. OrbitRemit is registered with AUSTRAC (Australia) and the DIA (New Zealand) as a money remitter.

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