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Log in or register for a free Western Union profile to send money to South Africa from the US online for cash pickup within minutes1.
Send money nowTransfer money to South Africa with the Western Union® app on the go. Or set up a transfer before you head to an agent location to complete the payment.
Download the appWant to add a personal touch? You can send money to South Africa from one of more than 65,0002 agent locations across the US.
Find an agent locationWhether you have friends living in Cape Town or relatives on vacation in Johannesburg, your receiver can collect the money you send at more than 5002 agent locations around South Africa.
Find an agent locationReady to send money?
Start your transfer online and complete at a Western Union agent location.
Track your money transfer from the moment you hit send, in real time.
Save details of friends, family and important contacts to easily send again to South Africa.
Get a free estimate before you send
Find out how much it will cost to send money to South Africa from the US with our price estimator. Check if there are any transfer fees4 and the latest USD/ZAR exchange rates.
Transfer money quickly
Money transfers are available for cash pickup in minutes1 from agent locations. Your receiver can access the funds they require, when and where they need it.
Repeat money transfers
Repeat transfers are convenient and easy to do. You can set up regular transfers or several across specific dates. We’ll do the rest.
We’ve been dedicated to moving your money to where your loved ones need it since the 1800s. Our commitment to helping you connect with your loved ones is stronger than ever.
We’re committed to fraud protection. Your transfers are always encrypted so when you send money you have peace of mind.
Send money to South Africa and beyond. Our international network operates in more than 200 territories and countries.
There are many ways to send money to South Africa from the US with Western Union. Move your money online, via our app or in person.
Join Western Union today. It’s free and easy to register and within minutes you can start moving your money.
Whether it’s at home, online or on the go, you can transfer funds in the way that suits you best. Pay by cash, debit or credit3 card, or directly from a bank account.
Make repeat transfers quickly and easily by retaining the information of receivers within your Western Union profile.
The maximum transfer amount when you send money to South Africa for cash pickup is $677.07. You can pay via your bank account, credit3 or debit card.
To send money to South Africa online for cash pickup, follow these eight easy steps:
Depending on your transfer method and the amount, you’ll need some or all of the following to send money to South Africa:
For estimates on money transfers, guidance on transfer limits and exchange rates before you send money to South Africa, use our price estimator.
1 Funds may be delayed or services unavailable based on certain transaction conditions, including amount sent, destination country, currency availability, regulatory issues, identification requirements, agent location hours, differences in time zones, or selection of delayed options. For mobile transactions funds will be paid to the receiver’s mWallet account provider for credit to the account tied to the receiver’s mobile number. Additional third-party charges may apply, including SMS and account over-limit and cash-out fees. See the transfer form for restrictions.
2 Network data valid as of December 31, 2021.
3 If you’re using a credit card, a card-issuer cash advance fee and associated interest charges may apply. To avoid these fees or for reduced fees, use a debit card or check other payment methods.
4 Western Union also makes money from currency exchange. When choosing a money transmitter, carefully compare both transfer fees and exchange rates. Fees, foreign exchange rates and taxes may vary by brand, channel, and location based on a number of factors. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.
5 Fee reductions apply only to the Western Union® transfer fee for a single Western Union Money Transfer® or Quick Collect® transaction. Excludes all other services, including without limitation, online bill payments, and money transfers via social/chat applications. Points used will not be reversible and if amount of transfer fee is less than redeemed discount, no cash, credit or refund will be provided.