How to send money to New Zealand from South Africa with the best ZAR-NZD rate

A comparison of providers offering services between South Africa and New Zealand is the easiest way to ensure the best deal.

We've compared 8 providers that offer services for sending Rand to New Zealand.

This ensures you will get the best options for your transfer to New Zealand from South Africa.

Whilst we rate TorFx as the best overall, comparing gives you a comprehensive view of all the options for transferring money from South Africa to New Zealand.

An exchange rate determines the price you will pay when buying New Zealand Dollar. A better exchange rate means more money reaching the recipient in New Zealand.

The current rate between the Rand and New Zealand Dollar is 0.1067.

With the ZAR-NZD exchange rate changing almost constantly, it pays to know the averages to get a better deal.

Waiting a day or two can help you get more NZD for the same amount of Rands.

A better option is to use a forward contract can also allows you to lock in an agreed exchange rate between South Africa and New Zealand.

Paying via bank transfer is the payment method that will get you the best price with a money transfer company. When sending money from South Africa to New Zealand.

Key Currency is the company offering the best rates on bank transfer.

Using Key Currency for a bank transfer to New Zealand from South Africa is 0.01% cheaper than the second-best option in the market.

South Africa and New Zealand have different financial regulators and ensuring you fully understand how these work will aid in keeping your money safe.

We’ve put together a directory of worldwide financial regulators which contains details on regulation for money transfers between South Africa and New Zealand.

Companies offering money transfers between South Africa and New Zealand have minimum or maximum thresholds on how much money you can send.

Rates and fees for different transfer amounts could change if you pass a threshold - that’s why it’s best to compare ZAR-NZD rates for your specific transfer amount.

For regular transfers from South Africa to New Zealand, shopping around each time can make a huge difference.

We’ve recommended TorFx for sending ZAR to New Zealand, because of their combination of rates and fees when sending from South Africa to New Zealand that is the most competitive, even at larger amounts.

Check with the recipient and understand any declarations needed on large amounts of money entering New Zealand from South Africa.

There are different ways to receive New Zealand Dollar in New Zealand. The most popular options are direct bank deposit, cash pickup, a mobile wallet or receiving money into a multi-currency account.

All providers work differently and not all offering transfers from South Africa to New Zealand support every method for receiving New Zealand Dollar so it’s best to check ahead of time.

Sending directly to a bank account in New Zealand is one of the most common ways to receive money from South Africa. For most part, this is convenient but does have receiving fees to potentially be aware of.

TorFx is the best company for bank transfers between South Africa and New Zealand.

Cash pickup is popular in New Zealand, but not always supported and can be costly compared to cheaper options.

Mobile wallet or P2P services and payment apps like PayPal, Zelle, and CashApp are popular because of convenience. They come with more limitations and higher costs compared to money transfer providers like Currencyflow, and are recommended for domestic payments only.

When sending New Zealand Dollar to New Zealand, you will need to verify your ID with your chosen money transfer company.

The documents you need will vary and in some cases you might need more than one.

For the most part, accepted IDs in South Africa include government issued IDs such as passports or driver's licenses. If the recipient needs an ID to collect money in New Zealand, the options are similar.

Large transactions between South Africa and New Zealand can be subject to additional checks such as proof of funds for anti-money laundering purposes. These won’t be needing when signing up, but will be need ahead of any transfer.

One of the reasons TorFx has scored so highly for transfers to New Zealand is their easy sign up process in South Africa.

When sending money between South Africa and New Zealand there will be tax declarations to consider.

Some transfers into New Zealand Dollar may need to be reported to tax authorities in New Zealand and South Africa, depending on size and particularly where inheritance or property purchases are involved.

Tax limits and personal allowances will change in New Zealand based on age, income and a few other elements - such as whether the funds are a gift. Tax law can be confusing, when in doubt, please contact a tax professional in South Africa or New Zealand to discuss your personal circumstances to ensure you are not missing any specific tax declarations associated with your international money transfer.