Frequently Asked Questions

South Africa's currency is the South African rand (ZAR). When you send from Canada, your CAD is converted to ZAR at a competitive rate.
Your recipient can receive funds through a bank deposit or, where supported, via mobile wallet. Bank deposits are the most common payout method in South Africa.
Bank transfers to South Africa generally arrive within one business day once processed. Mobile payouts, if available, are usually completed within minutes.
You'll need your recipient's full name, mobile number, and their South African bank details (bank name, branch code, and account number) or mobile wallet number, depending on the payout method.
From Canada, you can typically send from $15 CAD up to $5,000 CAD per transfer to mobile wallets (where available) and up to $15,000 CAD per transfer to bank accounts, subject to any additional limits from your bank or local regulations.
No. Transfergratis offers fee‑free transfers to South Africa. Our currency converter shows the exact ZAR amount your recipient will receive based on the current exchange rate.
Yes. We use strong encryption and are regulated as a Money Services Business in Canada, giving you a safe and reliable way to send money to South Africa.
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We all know what a headache sending money abroad can be. Between the endless fees from traditional transfer services and the slow pace of bank wires, it often feels like you're losing out.

What if we could change that? With Transfergratis, sending money to Africa finally becomes simple and, most importantly, completely free. Whether you need to pay a supplier's invoice, give your family a helping hand, or just get some cash to a friend, we designed our service to make your life easier. In just a few clicks, the money is on its way, ready to be deposited into a bank account or picked up in cash.

Flexible and Secure Transfers That Work for You
Forget the complicated procedures. Our platform is much more flexible than traditional solutions. On the sender's side, you can easily start a transfer from your account or with a bank card. For the person receiving it, it's just as simple: they can get the funds directly in their account or withdraw the cash at one of our partner locations.

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