Send money from South Africa to Zambia at the best rates. Compare fees, exchange rates, and welcome offers to find the fastest and most cost-effective service.
Market rate
1 ZAR = 1.2196 ZMW
-0.87%since yesterday
Recipient receives
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Exchange rate
1 ZAR = 1.1875 ZMW
−2.6% vs marketFees
Free
5.25 ZAR
Total to pay
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Use code "#3POURVOUS" for your first transfer
Yes, each provider sets its own per-transfer and annual sending limits, which depend on your verification level, the destination country's regulations, and anti-money-laundering rules in South Africa. For most retail transfers under €/$2,000 the limits will not be a concern; larger amounts may require additional ID verification.
The conversion of 100 ZAR into ZMW 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 ZMW amount your recipient will receive after fees, so you can pick the provider that gives the best value today.
Yes, all providers listed on RemitLens are licensed and regulated financial services. They use bank-level encryption and security measures to protect your money and personal information. Look for the 'Verified' badge on each provider.
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.
Many corridors now support direct delivery to mobile wallets in Zambia — 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.
Today's best rate from South Africa to Zambia is 1.1875 ZMW per ZAR with WorldRemit.
Southern African remittances span South Africa, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, and the Indian Ocean islands (Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros). Payout rails vary widely: Standard Bank and FNB dominate bank delivery, while M-Pesa Mozambique and EcoCash Zimbabwe handle most mobile flows.