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.
