📈 South Africa to Japan Money Transfer Snapshot Today
- Most JPY received for ZAR 1,000 today: JPY 9,552.24 with Regency FX (Bank Account → Bank Account)
- Best ZAR to JPY exchange rate today: JPY 9.5522, offered by Regency FX
- Number of money transfer providers compared: 6 providers offering 6 ways to send
- Exchange rate range: JPY 9.5522 to JPY 9.4144
- Potential savings on ZAR 1,000: up to ≈ JPY 137.84
ⓘ Includes an estimated fee. Not every provider publishes its fee, so we have estimated the missing ones from the fees other providers publish. , fees included - Zero fee transfers: 3 of 5 providers charge no fee for ZAR 1,000
- Number of deals and promo codes: 1, all exclusive to RemitFinder
- Mid-market
ⓘ The mid-market exchange rate (also called the interbank rate) is the real ZAR to JPY exchange rate before providers add their margin or fees. exchange rate: 1 ZAR = JPY 9.5618 (Updated about an hour ago)
See detailed South Africa to Japan money transfer comparison below.
South Africa to Japan money transfer providers that matched the search criteria
Best value
1,000 ZAR =
9 552.24 JPY
Total cost 1.00 ZAR (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
9.5522
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 ZAR =
9 537.90 JPY
Total cost 2.50 ZAR (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
9.5379
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 ZAR =
≈9 431.50 JPYⓘ 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.
Total cost ≈ 13.63 ZAR (1.36%) ⓘ 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
~0.00 ZAR 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
9.4315
1.36% 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 ZAR =
9 427.93 JPY
Total cost 14.00 ZAR (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
9.4279
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 ZAR
1,000 ZAR =
≈9 414.40 JPYⓘ 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.
Total cost ≈ 15.42 ZAR (1.54%) ⓘ 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
~0.00 ZAR 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
9.4144
1.54% 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
Other ways to send money from South Africa to Japan
This provider doesn’t accept ZAR 1,000, so it’s shown at the nearest amount it accepts.
Doesn't accept 1,000 ZAR. Prices shown for 111,444.5 ZAR.
111,444.5 ZAR =
1 064 544.41 JPY
Total cost 111.44 ZAR (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
9.5522
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 111,444.5 ZAR
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💡What these rates mean for sending money to Japan from South Africa today
Compare top-rated money transfer providers to find the best way to remit money to Japan from South Africa. Check today's ZAR to JPY exchange rates and fees, read detailed provider reviews, and discover exclusive deals and promo codes.
RemitFinder compared 6 providers offering 6 ways to send for South Africa to Japan money transfers today. Here is what the competition looks like right now:
Today's Most Competitive Providers to Transfer Money to Japan from South Africa
🥇 Regency FX with JPY 9,552.24 for ZAR 1,000 (most JPY received today).
🥈 Cambridge Currencies offering JPY 9,537.90.
🥉 OFX & TorFX are also offering good value on ZAR-JPY transfers today.
The 5 providers that accept ZAR 1,000 today offer exchange rates from JPY 9.4144 to JPY 9.5522. Once fees are included, a ZAR 1,000 transfer from South Africa to Japan delivers between ≈ JPY 9,414.40 and JPY 9,552.24
South African Rand to Japanese Yen 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 JPY your recipient receives in Japan.
Compare the providers above to maximize every ZAR you send to Japan. The provider that pays the most for South African Rand to Japanese Yen transfers changes daily, so comparing today matters.
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Latest Exchange Rates for Sending Money to Japan from South Africa
Here are some latest ZAR to JPY (South African Rand to Japanese Yen) exchange rates for popular conversion amounts*.
| 1 ZAR | 9.56 JPY |
| 5 ZAR | 47.81 JPY |
| 10 ZAR | 95.62 JPY |
| 25 ZAR | 239.05 JPY |
| 50 ZAR | 478.09 JPY |
| 100 ZAR | 956.18 JPY |
| 150 ZAR | 1,434.27 JPY |
| 200 ZAR | 1,912.36 JPY |
| 250 ZAR | 2,390.45 JPY |
| 300 ZAR | 2,868.54 JPY |
| 400 ZAR | 3,824.72 JPY |
| 500 ZAR | 4,780.90 JPY |
| 600 ZAR | 5,737.08 JPY |
| 700 ZAR | 6,693.26 JPY |
| 800 ZAR | 7,649.44 JPY |
| 1000 ZAR | 9,561.80 JPY |
| 1500 ZAR | 14,342.70 JPY |
| 2000 ZAR | 19,123.60 JPY |
| 2500 ZAR | 23,904.50 JPY |
| 3000 ZAR | 28,685.40 JPY |
| 4000 ZAR | 38,247.20 JPY |
| 5000 ZAR | 47,809.00 JPY |
| 10000 ZAR | 95,618.00 JPY |
| 15000 ZAR | 143,427.00 JPY |
| 20000 ZAR | 191,236.00 JPY |
| 30000 ZAR | 286,854.00 JPY |
| 40000 ZAR | 382,472.00 JPY |
| 50000 ZAR | 478,090.00 JPY |
| 100000 ZAR | 956,180.00 JPY |
*Based on the Mid-market Exchange Rate
What is the best way to send money from South Africa to Japan?
Foreign exchange rates fluctuate constantly, and it might seem difficult to determine the best timing to transfer money from South Africa to Japan. How do you ensure that you are getting the best rate and sending money at the right time when you transfer from South African Rand to JPY?You can rely on RemitFinder to compare the best options to send ZAR to JPY transfers. Every company listed on our site is an established business we evaluated to ensure you get access to the best exchange rates.
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How to get the best ZAR to JPY remit rate?
When sending money overseas, there are a lot of options at your disposal. RemitFinder helps you to decide who to pick for your ZAR to Japanese Yen money transfers by comparing providers side by side.Our comparison engine compares numerous remittance companies and presents you with the best options for sending money from South Africa to Japan.
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What is the cheapest way to send money from South Africa to Japan?
The amount your recipient gets when you send from ZAR to JPY 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 South Africa to Japan charge high fees and provide low rates, resulting in an expensive money transfer.
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Should I use my bank to transfer money from South Africa to Japan?
Banks in South Africa are known to make a lot of money by charging high fees (as high as USD 35-50, or currency equivalent) on Japan money transfers from South Africa. 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 ZAR to JPY 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 Japan from South Africa.
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 South Africa to Japan.
How to send money from South Africa to Japan fast?
If you need to convert money from ZAR to JPY 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 South African Rand to Japanese Yen.
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 South Africa to Japan 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 Japan from South Africa.
Which are the best money transfer companies to transfer money from South Africa to Japan?
Since the South African Rand to Japanese Yen money transfer space has so many players, selecting the right company might not be easy.RemitFinder can help you to chart a path forward. Choose your source and destination countries, and compare numerous providers with an easy to follow comparison table.
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Step by step guide to do a money transfer from South Africa to Japan
Follow the below easy steps to send money to Japan from South Africa.- 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 South Africa bank account.
- Add recipient details (can also be your own account in Japan).
- 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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