Send money to Africa
Fast, low-cost, and secure online money transfers from Singapore to Africa.
Save when you send money to Africa
| Sending 1,000 SGD with | Recipient gets(Total after fees)and transfer speed | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 13,804.49 ZAR | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 14.19 SGD Exchange rate(1 SGD ZAR) 14.0032 Exchange rate markup 0 SGD Cost of transfer 14.19 SGD | |||||||||||
 | 13,779.49 ZAR- 25 ZAR | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 0 SGD Exchange rate(1 SGD ZAR) 13.7795 Exchange rate markup 15.98 SGD Cost of transfer 15.98 SGD | |||||||||||
 | 13,726.85 ZAR- 77.64 ZAR | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 5.99 SGD Exchange rate(1 SGD ZAR) 13.8096 Exchange rate markup 13.83 SGD Cost of transfer 19.82 SGD | |||||||||||
 | 13,084.35 ZAR- 720.14 ZAR | ||||||||||
Transfer fee 40.00 SGD Exchange rate(1 SGD ZAR) 13.6295 Exchange rate markup 26.68 SGD Cost of transfer 66.68 SGD | |||||||||||
How to send money to Africa in 3 easy steps
Enter amount to send in SGD.
Pay in SGD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in Africa.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send SGD, receive ZAR.
The recipient gets money in ZAR directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Get dedicated support for large transfers
Moving big money? Get our how to guide and start a chat with our team of large-amount experts.
Get started with large transfersHow to send money to Africa from Singapore
How to send money to Africa from Singapore
- Just tap in how much, and where to.
- Then make a local payment to Wise, whether it's with a bank transfer, swift or your debit or credit card.
- And that's it.
Wise converts your money at the 'inter-bank' rate – the real rate – so you save big time (even versus the guys saying there's 'zero' commission). On Wise, there's no room for sneaky bank surcharges or creeping hidden charges.
How much does it cost to transfer money to Africa?
Pay a small, flat fee and percentage
To send money in SGD to Africa, you pay a small, flat fee of 7.55 SGD + 0.67% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront).
Fee depends on your chosen transfer type
Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.
No hidden fees
No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.
How long will a money transfer to Africa take?
A money transfer from Singapore (SGD) to Africa (ZAR) should arrive by Sunday, 28 April. Sometimes transfer times can differ based on payment methods or verification changes. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.
On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.
Your transfer route
Should arrive
by Sunday, 28 AprilWhat you’ll need for your online money transfer to Africa
Register for free.
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
Choose an amount to send.
Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
Add recipient’s bank details.
Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.
Verify your identity.
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
Pay for your transfer.
Send your money with a bank transfer, PayNow, or a debit or credit card.
That’s it.
We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.
Best ways to send money to Africa
Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.Debit Card
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.Credit Card
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
Trust Wise with safe & secure money transfers to Africa
Safeguarded with leading banks
We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it's separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.
Extra-secure transactions
We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.
Data protection
We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.
Dedicated anti-fraud team
We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.
Send money to Africa from Singapore with the most international app
Looking for an app to send money to Africa? Sending money is easy with Wise app.
- Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
- Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
- Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
Wise works nearly everywhere
See why customers choose Wise for their international money transfers
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