Send money from South Africa to Ethiopia at the best rates. Compare fees, exchange rates, and welcome offers to find the fastest and most cost-effective service.
Market rate
1 ZAR = 0.0598 USD
-0.88%since yesterday
Recipient receives
NaNUSD
Exchange rate
1 ZAR = 0.0579 USD
−3.1% vs marketFees
Free
7.50 ZAR
Total to pay
NaN ZAR
Use code "#3POURVOUS" for your first transfer
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The conversion of 100 ZAR into USD depends on the provider you choose — each applies a slightly different exchange rate margin on top of the market rate. Our comparison shows you the exact USD amount your recipient will receive after fees, so you can pick the provider that gives the best value today.
Many corridors now support direct delivery to mobile wallets in Ethiopia — depending on the country, these include M-Pesa, MTN MoMo, Orange Money, GCash, bKash, Easypaisa, or Wave. Mobile wallet payouts are typically instant and often cheaper than cash pickup, so check the payout options listed in our comparison.
Fees include transfer fees (flat or percentage-based), exchange rate margins, and sometimes receiving fees. Our comparison shows the total cost including all fees, so you know exactly what you'll pay and what your recipient will receive.
Transfer times vary by provider and payment method. Bank transfers typically take 1-3 business days, while some services offer instant transfers to mobile wallets or cash pickup locations. Check each provider's delivery time when comparing options.
Today's best rate from South Africa to Ethiopia is 0.0579 USD per ZAR with WorldRemit.
East African remittance flows are dominated by mobile money — M-Pesa in Kenya and Tanzania, MTN MoMo in Uganda and Rwanda, telebirr in Ethiopia. Bank-account delivery is growing but mobile wallets still handle the majority of retail transfers.