Send money to South Africa from the U.S.

Exclusive rates and $0 fee on your first transfer with code: HELLORIA. Terms and conditions apply.

Your first transfer has a promo rate!
1 USD =0.0018.799400ZAR
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You send

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USD
100.00

They receive

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ZAR
0.00
Payment method
Delivery method
Fee
0.000 USD first transfer fee
Total to pay100.00
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How to send money to South Africa

  1. Create a Ria account

    Sign in or register for free

  2. Choose “South Africa”

    Then, enter your transfer amount

  3. Select how you will pay

    Choose credit or debit card, bank, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or cash

  4. Add recipient info & delivery method

    Select cash pickup or bank deposit

  5. Confirm & track your transfer

    Use your PIN or Order Number to check the status

Easy ways to send money from United States to South Africa

Send online

Check live USD → ZAR rates, compare fees, and transfer money safely to the South Africa from home. Every transfer is encrypted, verified, and tracked.

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Send with our app

Easily send money, save repeat recipients, and get real-time updates on the go with our Ria mobile app.

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Send in person

Ria agents in United States can assist with transfers to the South Africa. Staff can verify recipient details, walk through all options, and provide the PIN for tracking.

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Convenient ways to receive money in South Africa

Cash pickup

Your family and friends can conveniently pick up cash at over 20,000 trusted Ria partner locations across South Africa, ready to help.

Bank deposit

Send money straight to bank accounts, including NEDBANK, FirstRand, ABSA, Investec, and more across South Africa.

Where it matters most

Ria's trusted delivery partners across South Africa

With 20,000+ locations in South Africa and over 600,000 worldwide, Ria makes it easy for your loved ones to receive money with our partners.

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Do it all with the Ria app

Send money to 200+ countries, track transfers, save recipients, find nearby locations, and more. Download the app to get started.

FAQ

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How do I send money to South Africa?

Sending money with Ria is fast convenient, and secure. No matter how you send — app, website, or in-person — we make it convenient to send money to your friends and family across the globe. Read more

How long does it take to send money to South Africa?

Most transfers take anywhere from a few seconds to 5 days. Transfers funded with debit cards, credit cards, or cash usually arrive within minutes. Transfers from bank accounts should arrive in 3-5 business days. Read more

How much does it cost to send money to South Africa?

To keep our services available to you, fees are included in your transfer cost. Fees are dependent on a variety of factors, including: payment method, payout method, send country, transfer destination, and transfer amount. Read more

How can I track my transfer to South Africa?

We understand how important it is for you to be able to track your transfer. This is why we've created an advanced and quick tool for both senders and recipients to view status updates in real-time, regardless of location. Read more