Best Way to Send Money to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia (SAR to SDG)

📈 SAR to SDG Exchange Rate: The biggest factor when you send Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound

The exchange rate on your Saudi Arabia to South Sudan money transfer is the single biggest factor determining your overall SAR cost — and how many Sudanese Pound your recipient actually receives.

To analyze exchange rates, we use the exchange rate markup (also called FX margin) — the difference between the mid-market exchange rate^ⓘThe mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real SAR to SDG exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. and the rate your provider actually offers you.

Here is what 5 years of historical data shows for FX markup on Saudi Riyal to South Sudan transfers:

• Average markup: 1.02%
• Median markup: 1.01%
• Lowest markup: -1.25%^ⓘA negative markup generally represents a promotional exchange rate whereby a provider offers an exchange rate that is even higher than the mid-market rate, often on smaller amounts.
• Highest markup: 4.20%

That is a spread of 5.45 percentage points between the lowest and highest observed FX markups.

To put this into perspective — on a SAR 750 transfer, that spread is SDG 40.88 in differences purely from the exchange rate. On a SAR 1870 transfer, that gap grows to SDG 101.92.

🛠️ How to use this insight: When comparing providers for Saudi Arabia to South Sudan remittances, pay close attention to the exchange rate you receive. A small difference in the FX markup can quickly outweigh other factors like fees, and the gap generally grows as transfer amounts increase.

The SAR to SDG exchange rate is the single most critical factor in the cost of your transfer. When comparing providers, always check the rate first — it matters more than you might expect.

📊 Does sending more money reduce the cost to remit money from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan?

To see if transfer cost varies based on the amount sent, we compared the average cost of sending SAR 750 vs SAR 1870 from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan.

We found that sending a higher amount (SAR 1870) is typically cheaper — average cost drops from 5.85% to 3.69%, a reduction of 2.16 percentage points.

The cost of your transfer usually continues to drop as transfer amount increases. That said, always check the latest exchange rates and fees for your intended transfer amount.

🛠️ How to use this insight: Since it is generally cheaper to send higher Saudi Riyal amounts to South Sudan, consider consolidating smaller, more frequent transfers into fewer, larger ones. Doing so may reduce the total cost you pay.

🏛 How competitive is the market for sending money to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia?

Based on data from the last 5 years, Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound money transfers are provided on an average by 2 remittance companies. With this number of providers, we consider the level of market competition to be limited.

A remittance market with more active providers is typically more competitive. This means you can get a better pricing and more payment and delivery options for your Saudi Arabia to South Sudan remittances.

This is why comparing providers is especially important when you transfer money from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan.

⏱️ How fast can you transfer Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound?

If your recipient in South Sudan needs funds urgently, transfer speed becomes just as important as cost when sending money.

Here is what we see for Saudi Arabia to South Sudan transfers:

• Average transfer time: About 8 hours.
• Fastest transfer time: About less than 1 hour.
• Slowest transfer time: About 48 hours (~2.0 days).
• Average speed at SAR 750: About 8 hours.
• Average speed at SAR 1870: About 8 hours.

In many cases, the fastest providers are not always the cheapest, so balancing speed and cost is important when you transfer SAR to South Sudan.

🛠️ How to use this insight: If you need to send money from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan in a hurry, compare providers not just on exchange rate, but also on expected speed. Speed also varies based on the delivery method (bank vs cash vs wallet) you choose for South Sudan.

Transfer speed for Saudi Arabia to South Sudan money transfers can vary widely across providers. For time-sensitive transfers, compare speed alongside cost and choose faster payment and delivery methods.

Frequently Asked Questions: Sending money to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia

These FAQs use data from RemitFinder's historical analysis of Saudi Arabia to South Sudan money transfers over several years.

• What factors affect the total cost of sending money from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan?

  The total cost of your Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound money transfer depends on how you fund the transaction (payment method), how the recipient receives it (delivery method), the exchange rate you get, and any transfer fee charged by the provider.

  To avoid overpaying for your transfer, compare money transfer providers.

• How much does the exchange rate affect transferring money to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia?

  Historical Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound exchange rate markup ranges from -1.25% to 4.20%, a spread of 5.45 percentage points. Even small differences in the exchange rate markup can impact your final payout significantly.

• Can you get a better-than-market rate when you send Saudi Riyal to South Sudan?

  Sometimes, money transfer providers may offer promotional exchange rates that are better than the mid-market exchange rate, resulting in a negative SAR to SDG remittance rate markup.

  Such offers are generally limited by transfer amount, eligibility, or duration. Compare providers to see if you can take advantage of any ongoing special offers.

• Exchange Rate vs Transfer Fee: What matters more when you send money to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia?

  Exchange rate markup ranges from -1.25% to 4.20% (a spread of 5.45 percentage points).

  Transfer fees range from SAR 5.75 to SAR 78.75, which equals roughly 9.73% on a SAR 750.00 transfer.

  At SAR 750.00, the larger driver of overall cost is the transfer fee, whilst at SAR 1870.00, it shifts toward exchange rate markup.

  Regardless, our recommendation is that it is important to compare both exchange rates and fees when choosing a provider for Saudi Arabia to South Sudan money transfers.

  As the transfer amount increases, the % impact of fees decreases (because the fee gets spread across a larger SAR amount), whilst exchange rate markup remains a percentage-based cost that can scale with transfer size.

  For smaller transfers, fees can matter more, whilst for larger transfers, exchange rate often becomes the bigger driver. Either way, comparing both helps you get the most SDG for your SAR.

• How much can costs vary between providers when sending money from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan?

  Historical transfer cost ranges from 2.55% to 10.79% for SAR transfers to South Sudan. That is a spread of 8.24 percentage points, indicating significant differences between various money transfer providers.

  A major contributor to this variation is exchange rate markup. FX markup alone ranges from -1.25% to 4.20% (a spread of 5.45 percentage points). Thus, even small differences in FX margin can have a big impact on the final SDG payout.

• Why do Money Transfer Providers charge different rates for Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound money transfers?

  If you send the same Saudi Riyal amount to South Sudan via different providers, the cost of each transfer will be different because of variations in FX markup, fees, and payment and delivery methods.

  Even small differences among all the above factors can change the final SDG payout in South Sudan in a big way.

• How stable are the costs to remit money to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia?

  When we analyzed the historical total cost for SAR to SDG transfers, we observed a range from 2.55% to 10.79% (8.24 percentage points difference), along with a variability (standard deviation) of 2.72%.

  A major driver of cost in this market is exchange rate markup. FX markup ranges from -1.25% to 4.20% (5.45 percentage points difference), with a standard deviation of 1.13%. Fees and payment/delivery method choices can contribute to further volatility.

  This is exactly why we recommend comparing money transfer providers to get the most of your Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound transfers.

• What is the cheapest way to send money from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan?

  Based on historical data, Cash → Cash Pickup is the cheapest combination with 5.85% cost.

  Money transfer providers price payment and delivery methods for Saudi Arabia to South Sudan remittances differently. As you compare options, look for the cheapest combination to maximize the value of your SAR to SDG transfers.

• Does sending more money reduce the cost to transfer money to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia?

  Larger Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound transfers are cheaper on average.

  The cost of a SAR 750 transfer averages 5.85% as compared to 3.69% for a SAR 1870 transfer, a difference of 2.16 percentage points.

• How long does it take to send SAR to SDG money transfers?

  Based on our analysis, the average transfer time for Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound transfers is 8 hours, with the fastest transfers completing in less than one hour and the slowest in 48 hours (~2.0 days).

• Can you instantly transfer money from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan?

  Yes, historical data shows that some transfers to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia can complete in less than one hour.

  Note that the actual speed of your SAR to SDG transfer will depend on the chosen provider, payment method, delivery method, and eligibility checks.

• How competitive is the market for sending money from Saudi Arabia to South Sudan?

  Based on historical data, the competition level in Saudi Arabia to South Sudan is considered limited with 2 active providers.

• Can you overpay if you do not compare providers before transferring money to South Sudan from Saudi Arabia?

  Historically, total SAR to SDG transfer cost has varied by 8.24 percentage points. On a SAR 750 transfer, that can translate to SAR 61.80 in savings.

  Saudi Riyal to Sudanese Pound exchange rate markup also varies across providers. The average markup spread has been about 5.45 percentage points. On a SAR 750 transfer, that could be SAR 40.88 saved from FX alone.

  Fees can also make a big difference in this market, with a difference of about SAR 73.00 across providers.

  That is why comparing providers can materially change how much of the SAR you send your recipient receives in South Sudan.