Here you’ll find answers to the most common questions about South African rand (ZAR) transfers.
You can’t currently send from ZAR.
Sending to ZAR
Who can I send ZAR to?
You can send ZAR to individual and business bank accounts in South Africa only.
What information do I need about my recipient?
If my recipient is personal
You’ll need their:
Full name
Date of birth
Local account number, which is 7-11 digits (no letters)
Bank name and BIC/Swift
Email address
If my recipient is a business
You’ll need their:
Business Registration number — mandatory for all partners
If the recipient is a sole trader, select the recipient type: Person and provide their date of birth
How much can I send?
You can send up to the equivalent of 1 million GBP to an account in ZAR.
How long does it usually take for the money to arrive?
Once we receive and convert your money, it usually takes 0-1 working days to arrive in your recipient’s bank account.* Conversion can take up to 2 working days.
We’ll always give you an estimate for how long your transfer will take when you set it up.
Learn more about how long transfers take
What other information should I know?
We can't send ZAR to Namibia or Swaziland/Eswatini.
Payments will be sent through the Swift network