📈 Canada to South Africa Money Transfer Snapshot Today
- Most ZAR received for CAD 1,000 today: ZAR 12,132.20 with MoneyGram (Debit Card → Bank Account)
- Best CAD to ZAR exchange rate today: ZAR 12.1322, offered by MoneyGram
- Number of money transfer providers compared: 18 providers offering 43 ways to send
- Exchange rate range: ZAR 12.1322 to ZAR 11.5800
- Potential savings on CAD 1,000: up to ZAR 738.43, fees included
- Zero fee transfers: 8 of 17 providers charge no fee for CAD 1,000
- Number of deals and promo codes: 10, all exclusive to RemitFinder
- Mid-market
ⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real CAD to ZAR exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 CAD = ZAR 11.8472 (Updated about an hour ago)
See detailed Canada to South Africa money transfer comparison below.
Canada to South Africa money transfer providers that matched the search criteria
Best value
1,000 CAD =
12 132.20 ZAR
Better than mid-market by 24.06 CAD (2.41%), after feesⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card or Cash → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
12.1322
2.41% better than mid-market
Speed
Within 30 minutes
Transfer Limit
Up to 4,120 CAD
1,000 CAD =
≈11 865.09 ZAR
Better than mid-market by ≈ 1.52 CAD (0.15%), after feesⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
~2.93 CAD estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
11.9000
0.45% better than mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 20,000 CAD
1,000 CAD =
11 835.35 ZAR
Total cost 1.00 CAD (0.10%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
11.8354
0.10% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
11 817.58 ZAR
Total cost 2.50 CAD (0.25%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
11.8176
0.25% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
≈11 757.40 ZAR
Total cost ≈ 7.59 CAD (0.76%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
~2.93 CAD estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
11.7920
0.47% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
≈11 734.67 ZAR
Total cost ≈ 9.52 CAD (0.95%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
~2.93 CAD estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
11.7692
0.66% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
11 721.40 ZAR
Total cost 10.62 CAD (1.06%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
11.7214
1.06% below mid-market
Speed
About 2 hours
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
11 720.00 ZAR
Total cost 10.74 CAD (1.07%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
11.7200
1.07% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 3,500 CAD
1,000 CAD =
11 717.27 ZAR
Total cost 10.98 CAD (1.10%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account, Debit Card or Interac e-transfer → Bank Account
Fee
10.09 CAD
Exchange rate
11.8367
0.09% below mid-market
Speed
About 2 days
Transfer Limit
10 – 5,000 CAD
1,000 CAD =
11 714.60 ZAR
Total cost 11.19 CAD (1.12%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
11.7146
1.12% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
11 714.53 ZAR
Total cost 11.20 CAD (1.12%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
11.32 CAD
Exchange rate
11.8487
0.01% better than mid-market
Speed
About 1 day
Transfer Limit
9.64 – 1,000,000 CAD
1,000 CAD =
≈11 710.54 ZAR
Total cost ≈ 11.56 CAD (1.16%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
~2.93 CAD estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its fee. We have estimated it from the average fee other providers charge for the same payment and delivery methods.
Exchange rate
11.7450
0.86% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
100 – 99,000,000 CAD
1,000 CAD =
11 695.19 ZAR
Total cost 12.86 CAD (1.29%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card, Google Pay or Apple Pay → Debit Card
Fee
2.90 CAD
Exchange rate
11.7292
1.00% below mid-market
Speed
1–2 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
From 1.9 CAD
1,000 CAD =
11 681.34 ZAR
Total cost 14.00 CAD (1.40%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
11.6813
1.40% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
Up to 999,999,999 CAD
1,000 CAD =
11 597.92 ZAR
Total cost 21.10 CAD (2.11%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Cash Pickup
Fee
2.99 CAD
Exchange rate
11.6327
1.81% below mid-market
Speed
Within 2 hours estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
11 580.00 ZAR
Total cost 22.55 CAD (2.26%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card or Google Pay → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
11.5800
2.26% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
No limits
1,000 CAD =
11 393.77 ZAR
Total cost 38.65 CAD (3.86%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Debit Card, Google Pay or Apple Pay → Bank Account
Fee
20.00 CAD
Exchange rate
11.6263
1.86% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
100 – 49,999 CAD
Other ways to send money from Canada to South Africa
This provider doesn’t accept CAD 1,000, so it’s shown at the nearest amount it accepts.
Doesn't accept 1,000 CAD. Prices shown for 9,349 CAD.
9,349 CAD =
110 648.71 ZAR
Total cost 9.35 CAD (0.10%)ⓘEverything this transfer costs you: the fee plus the exchange rate markup, compared with the mid-market rate.
Payment → Delivery
Bank Account → Bank Account
Fee
No fee
Exchange rate
11.8354
0.10% below mid-market
Speed
2–4 days estimatedⓘThis provider does not publish its delivery time. We have estimated it from typical times for this delivery method.
Transfer Limit
From 9,349 CAD
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💡What these rates mean for sending money to South Africa from Canada today
Compare top-rated money transfer providers to find the best way to remit money to South Africa from Canada. Check today's CAD to ZAR exchange rates and fees, read detailed provider reviews, and discover exclusive deals and promo codes.
RemitFinder compared 18 providers offering 43 ways to send for Canada to South Africa money transfers today. Here is what the competition looks like right now:
Today's Most Competitive Providers to Transfer Money to South Africa from Canada
🥇 MoneyGram with ZAR 12,132.20 for CAD 1,000 (most ZAR received today).
🥈 Remitly offering ≈ ZAR 11,865.09
🥉 Regency FX & Cambridge Currencies are also offering good value on CAD-ZAR transfers today.
The 17 providers that accept CAD 1,000 today offer exchange rates from ZAR 11.5800 to ZAR 12.1322. Once fees are included, a CAD 1,000 transfer from Canada to South Africa delivers between ZAR 11,393.77 and ZAR 12,132.20. That means up to ZAR 738.43 more for your recipient — simply by choosing the right provider.
How you pay matters too: paying by Credit Card instead of Debit Card costs ZAR 347.40 more with Western Union, for the same Bank Account delivery.
Canadian Dollar to South African Rand exchange rates and fees change throughout the day, and top-ranked providers can change quickly. Even a small difference in the rate or fee can significantly change how much ZAR your recipient receives in South Africa.
Compare the providers above to maximize every CAD you send to South Africa. The provider that pays the most for Canadian Dollar to South African Rand transfers changes daily, so comparing today matters.
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Latest Exchange Rates for Sending Money to South Africa from Canada
Here are some latest CAD to ZAR (Canadian Dollar to South African Rand) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.
| 1 CAD | 11.85 ZAR |
| 5 CAD | 59.24 ZAR |
| 10 CAD | 118.47 ZAR |
| 25 CAD | 296.18 ZAR |
| 50 CAD | 592.36 ZAR |
| 100 CAD | 1,184.72 ZAR |
| 150 CAD | 1,777.08 ZAR |
| 200 CAD | 2,369.44 ZAR |
| 250 CAD | 2,961.80 ZAR |
| 300 CAD | 3,554.16 ZAR |
| 400 CAD | 4,738.88 ZAR |
| 500 CAD | 5,923.60 ZAR |
| 600 CAD | 7,108.32 ZAR |
| 700 CAD | 8,293.04 ZAR |
| 800 CAD | 9,477.76 ZAR |
| 1000 CAD | 11,847.20 ZAR |
| 1500 CAD | 17,770.80 ZAR |
| 2000 CAD | 23,694.40 ZAR |
| 2500 CAD | 29,618.00 ZAR |
| 3000 CAD | 35,541.60 ZAR |
| 4000 CAD | 47,388.80 ZAR |
| 5000 CAD | 59,236.00 ZAR |
| 10000 CAD | 118,472.00 ZAR |
| 15000 CAD | 177,708.00 ZAR |
| 20000 CAD | 236,944.00 ZAR |
| 30000 CAD | 355,416.00 ZAR |
| 40000 CAD | 473,888.00 ZAR |
| 50000 CAD | 592,360.00 ZAR |
| 100000 CAD | 1,184,720.00 ZAR |
*Based on the Mid-market Exchange Rate
What is the best way to transfer money from Canada to South Africa?
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How to get the best CAD to ZAR remit rate?
Canadian Dollar to South African Rand exchange rates are constantly fluctuating. On top of that, there are many providers to choose from. This makes it hard for you to find the best ways to send money to South Africa from Canada.At RemitFinder, we have tried to solve this exact problem - give you access to good choices for your CAD to South African Rand remittances. We compare numerous providers to ensure you can use the best possible service to send money overseas.
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What is the cheapest way to remit money from Canada to South Africa?
The amount your recipient gets when you send from CAD to ZAR is the number that matters most. To maximize payout, try to minimize the impact of fees and other hidden charges (bad exchange rate is one of them).Traditional methods to send money from Canada to South Africa charge high fees and provide low rates, resulting in an expensive money transfer.
A good way to find the cheapest options to send Canadian Dollar to South Africa is by comparing providers on RemitFinder. This way, you can get the best Canadian Dollar to South Africa exchange rate.
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Should I use my bank to send money from Canada to South Africa?
Banks in Canada are known to make a lot of money by charging high fees (as high as USD 35-50, or currency equivalent) on South Africa money transfers from Canada. Do not get ripped off by paying exorbitant fees on your next transfer. In addition to charging high fees, banks are also notorious for giving you a CAD to ZAR exchange rate that may not be the best.Use RemitFinder to compare money transfer operators with your bank's proposal to see the cheapest option to send money to South Africa from Canada.
Do not let the convenience of using your local bank prevent you from doing full due diligence to find the best and cheapest ways to send money from Canada to South Africa.
What is the fastest way to do a money transfer to South Africa from Canada?
If you need to convert money from CAD to ZAR quickly, compare providers to see which ones can meet your timing needs. Once you identify the right provider, it is easy to send money.The harder part might be how to identify which providers can execute fast transfers from Canadian Dollar to South African Rand.
Whilst every provider is different, there are some general guidelines that will help send money fast - for example, how you fund your transfer, how your recipient gets the money, or ongoing bank holidays.
To demystify the Canada to South Africa remittance process, you can study our detailed guide to money transfers. Awareness of the ins and outs of money transfers will help find fastest possible choices to send money to South Africa from Canada.
Which are the best money transfer companies to transfer money from Canada to South Africa?
The definition of "best" is personal to everyone. It may even vary from one Canada to South Africa transfer to the next.When comparing providers, check for factors like the best Canadian Dollar to South African Rand exchange rate, limits, fees, speed, payment and delivery methods, and deals and promotions. Use these parameter to fine tune your choices.
By doing this, you can assess which providers fit your need for ZAR money transfer to South Africa.
Finally, look for any promotions from these providers as these will lower your overall cost. This way, your recipient in South Africa will get more money for every Canadian Dollar you send.
Step by step guide to remit money to South Africa from Canada
Follow the below easy steps to send money to South Africa from Canada.- Choose a provider that meets your needs and register an account with them.
- Provide info and documentation to verify identity and address - providers need this information to secure your account and prevent fraud.
- Add your payment method to fund your transaction; generally, your Canada bank account.
- Add recipient details (can also be your own account in South Africa).
- Specify how the recipient will get the proceeds; for example, a bank account.
- Enter the transfer amount and start the transaction.
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