1
Revolut
AppBest value
Standard plan · Free★4.2
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.1619
Total cost
$1.00
0.10%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,161.92
+ZAR 1,018.41 vs highest cost
USD → ZAR · 1,000 USD
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See how much remains after fees and exchange-rate markups, ranked from best value to highest cost.
Market rate (before fees)
1 USD = 16.1781 ZAR
Amount before provider costs
ZAR 16,178.10
Potential savingChoosingRevolutoverTypical Bankcould leave aboutZAR 1,018.41more in the account (6.73%).
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2
Revolut
AppExcellent value
Plus plan · $2.99/mo★4.2
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.1619
Total cost
$1.00
0.10%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,161.92
3
Revolut
AppExcellent value
Premium plan · $7.99/mo★4.2
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.1619
Total cost
$1.00
0.10%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,161.92
4
Revolut
AppExcellent value
Metal plan · $13.99/mo★4.2
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.1619
Total cost
$1.00
0.10%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,161.92
5
Interactive Brokers
BrokerGreat value
IBKR Pro plan · Free★3.8
Exchange inside a funded brokerage account
Fee
$2.00
Rate
16.1781
Total cost
$2.00
0.20%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,145.74
6
Currenxie
AppGreat value
Global Account plan · Free★4.2
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.1215
Total cost
$3.50
0.35%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,121.48
7
Airwallex
AppGood value
Explore plan · Free★4.3
Business account
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0972
Total cost
$5.00
0.50%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,097.21
8
InstaReM
TransferGood value
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0972
Total cost
$5.00
0.50%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,097.21
9
N26
BankGood value
Overseas card spending
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0972
Total cost
$5.00
0.50%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,097.21
10
Paysera
TransferGood value
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0972
Total cost
$5.00
0.50%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,097.21
11
YouTrip
TransferGood value
Multi-currency wallet exchange
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0972
Total cost
$5.00
0.50%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,097.21
12
Airwallex
AppGood value
Grow plan · $12.00/mo★4.3
Business account
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0972
Total cost
$5.00
0.50%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,097.21
13
TransferGo
TransferGood value
Fee
$1.00
Rate
16.0972
Total cost
$5.99
0.60%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,081.11
14
Wise
AppGood value
Personal plan · Free★4.3
Fee
$7.50
Rate
16.1781
Total cost
$7.50
0.75%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,056.76
15
OFX
TransferGood value
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0568
Total cost
$7.50
0.75%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,056.76
16
TorFX
TransferGood value
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0568
Total cost
$7.50
0.75%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,056.76
17
XE
TransferGood value
Fee
$0.00
Rate
16.0568
Total cost
$7.50
0.75%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,056.76
18
CurrencyFair
TransferGood value
Fee
$3.00
Rate
16.0972
Total cost
$7.98
0.80%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 16,048.92
19
WorldRemit
TransferHigher cost
Fee
$3.99
Rate
15.9354
Total cost
$18.93
1.89%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,871.85
20
Payoneer
TransferHigher cost
Business and freelancer payments
Fee
$0.00
Rate
15.8545
Total cost
$20.00
2.00%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,854.54
21
Remitly
TransferHigher cost
Fee
$3.99
Rate
15.8707
Total cost
$22.91
2.29%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,807.39
22
Ria
TransferHigher cost
Fee
$5.00
Rate
15.7736
Total cost
$29.87
2.99%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,694.78
23
Skrill
TransferHigher cost
Fee
$0.00
Rate
15.6928
Total cost
$30.00
3.00%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,692.76
24
PayPal
TransferHigher cost
Fee
$0.00
Rate
15.6119
Total cost
$35.00
3.50%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,611.87
25
Western Union
TransferHigher cost
Fee
$5.00
Rate
15.6119
Total cost
$39.83
3.98%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,533.81
26
MoneyGram
TransferHigher cost
Fee
$5.00
Rate
15.5714
Total cost
$42.31
4.23%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,493.56
27
Typical Bank
BankHigher cost
Fee
$35.00
Rate
15.6928
Total cost
$63.95
6.40%
Amount after exchange
ZAR 15,143.51
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How the comparison works
Every provider starts with the same current market rate before fees. We then apply its published fixed fees, percentage fees and exchange-rate markup. The result shows the estimated amount after exchange and a single total cost you can compare at a glance.
Prices can depend on the currencies, plan and payment method. Confirm the final quote on the provider's own site before transferring.
Reading the table
- Fee: the explicit charge, in the currency you send.
- Rate: the exchange rate you actually get after markup.
- Total cost: fee and exchange-rate markup combined.