TorFX
The most money arrives: R18,596.91, after a No fee fee and the exchange-rate margin.
Pays the most to Bank deposit: R18,596.91.
Lowest upfront fee (No fee) — the exchange rate still decides what arrives.
Transfer comparison
Send €1,000 from Italy to South Africa
Compare today's fees, exchange rates, delivery times and recipient amounts across 6 providers.
Rates updated 9 hours ago
- You send
- €1,000
- Recipient receives
- up to R18,597 with TorFX
- Fastest delivery
- Seconds to 2 business days Wise
Compare your options for sending €1,000
Ranked by what your recipient actually gets.
- Best overallTorFX
- Lowest upfront feeTorFX
- FastestWise
| Provider | Recipient gets | Fee | Rate | Delivery | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TorFX Estimate
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R18,596.91 | No fee | 18.5969 | Minutes to 2 days | Most money received Best for Bank deposit | Send with TorFX (opens in a new tab) |
OFX Estimate
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R18,541.01 R56 less | No fee | 18.5410 | 1–3 business | Bank deposit | Send with OFX (opens in a new tab) |
Wise Estimate
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R18,513.06 R84 less | €6.50 | 18.6342 | Seconds to 2 business days | Fastest delivery | Send with Wise (opens in a new tab) |
WorldRemit Estimate
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R18,448.32 R149 less | €1.99 | 18.4851 | Minutes to 3 days | Best for Mobile money Best for Cash pickup | Send with WorldRemit (opens in a new tab) |
Western Union Sponsored
Estimate
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R18,447.84 R149 less | No fee | 18.4478 | Minutes to 1 business day | Bank deposit · Cash pickup · Mobile money | Send with Western Union (opens in a new tab) |
Remitly Estimate
|
R18,374.23 R223 less | €3.99 | 18.4478 | Minutes (Express) / 1–3 days (Economy) | Bank deposit · Cash pickup · Mobile money | Send with Remitly (opens in a new tab) |
Amounts are estimates based on the mid-market reference rate and each provider's published or typical pricing. The final amount is confirmed by the provider at checkout.
1 provider can't take €1,000 on this route
- XE — Minimum transfer is €3,000.00
Which is the best way to send €1,000 to South Africa?
Wise
Quickest to arrive: Seconds to 2 business days.
WorldRemit
Pays the most to Mobile money: R18,448.32.
Pays the most to Cash pickup: R18,448.32.
Pays the most to Digital wallet: R18,448.32.
"Best overall" means the most money reaches your recipient after the transfer fee and the exchange-rate margin. Commission and sponsorship never change the order. Some figures are estimates — confirm the final amount on the provider's screen.
What €1,000 gets you in South Africa
After fees and exchange-rate costs, your recipient gets about R18,597
Choosing TorFX over Remitly puts R223 more in your recipient's hands on this transfer.
- The amount varies by provider — the table above shows each one.
- Exchange rates move during the day, so the final figure can change.
- Fees can depend on how you pay and how your recipient is paid.
- Most you can get
- R18,597 TorFX
- Least you could get
- R18,374 Remitly
- At the mid-market rate
- R18,634 No fees, no margin — the benchmark
How much does it cost to send €1,000 to South Africa?
Where your money goes with TorFX
- Amount sent
- €1,000.00
- Transfer fee
- − €0.00
- Exchange-rate margin
- − €2.00
- Total cost
- €2.00 (0.20%)
- Recipient receives
- R18,596.91
Rate offered: 1 EUR = 18.5969 ZAR. Mid-market: 18.6342.
Every transfer has two costs: the fee you see up front, and the exchange-rate margin — the gap between the rate you get and the mid-market rate. Add them together and you have the true price.
OFX charges no transfer fee — yet its exchange rate leaves your recipient R56 less than TorFX. A $0 fee is not the same as the cheapest transfer.
Ways your recipient can get the money in South Africa
Only methods offered by the providers above.
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Mobile money
3 providers
- Most received
- R18,448 WorldRemit
- Fastest
- Minutes to 3 days WorldRemit
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Bank deposit
6 providers
- Most received
- R18,597 TorFX
- Fastest
- Seconds to 2 business days Wise
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Cash pickup
3 providers
- Most received
- R18,448 WorldRemit
- Fastest
- Minutes to 3 days WorldRemit
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Digital wallet
1 provider
- Most received
- R18,448 WorldRemit
- Fastest
- Minutes to 3 days WorldRemit
How to send €1,000 from Italy to South Africa
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Choose a provider
Compare the options above and pick the one that fits your priority. For the most money arriving, that's TorFX today (R18,597).
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Enter your transfer details
Enter €1,000 as the amount you send and add your recipient's details exactly as they appear on their ID or account.
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Choose delivery
Select Mobile money, Bank deposit, Cash pickup, Digital wallet — whichever your recipient can use.
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Pay and track
Check the final amount on the provider's confirmation screen, pay, then track the transfer until it arrives.
Provider by provider for €1,000
TorFX
Most money received- Recipient gets
- R18,596.91
- Fee
- No fee
- Exchange rate
- 18.5969
- Delivery
- Minutes to 2 days
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit
Estimated · general pricing
OFX
- Recipient gets
- R18,541.01
- Fee
- No fee
- Exchange rate
- 18.5410
- Delivery
- 1–3 business
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit
Estimated · general pricing
Wise
Fastest delivery- Recipient gets
- R18,513.06
- Fee
- €6.50
- Exchange rate
- 18.6342
- Delivery
- Seconds to 2 business days
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit
Estimated · general pricing
WorldRemit
Best for Mobile money- Recipient gets
- R18,448.32
- Fee
- €1.99
- Exchange rate
- 18.4851
- Delivery
- Minutes to 3 days
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit, Cash pickup, Mobile money, Digital wallet
Estimated · general pricing
Western Union
- Recipient gets
- R18,447.84
- Fee
- No fee
- Exchange rate
- 18.4478
- Delivery
- Minutes to 1 business day
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit, Cash pickup, Mobile money
Estimated · general pricing
Remitly
- Recipient gets
- R18,374.23
- Fee
- €3.99
- Exchange rate
- 18.4478
- Delivery
- Minutes (Express) / 1–3 days (Economy)
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit, Cash pickup, Mobile money
Estimated · general pricing
€1,000 transfer FAQs
How much does it cost to send €1,000 to South Africa?
Today the total cost — transfer fee plus exchange-rate margin — ranges from €2.00 with TorFX to €13.95 with Remitly across the 6 providers we compare.
What is the cheapest way to send €1,000 to South Africa?
TorFX is the cheapest overall today: your recipient gets R18,596.91 after a No fee fee. That counts the exchange rate as well as the fee, so it can differ from the provider with the lowest advertised fee.
How much will the recipient receive for €1,000?
Between R18,374 and R18,597 depending on the provider, at today's rates. At the mid-market rate with no costs at all, €1,000 would be R18,634.
How long does it take to send €1,000 to South Africa?
Wise is the quickest, delivering seconds to 2 business days. Bank deposits can take longer than mobile money or cash pickup, and a first transfer may be held for identity checks.
Can I send €1,000 to a mobile wallet in South Africa?
Yes. 3 providers pay out to Mobile money, including WorldRemit, Western Union, Remitly. WorldRemit pays the most: R18,448.32. Mobile money accounts have transaction and daily limits set by the operator, so check them before sending a large amount.
Is it cheaper to send €1,000 through TorFX or OFX?
TorFX gives your recipient R56 more than OFX today (R18,596.91 against R18,541.01). Rates change, so compare again on the day you send.
Can I send €1,000 to a bank account in South Africa?
Yes. 6 providers we compare deposit into bank accounts in South Africa. TorFX pays the most: R18,596.91. Bank deposits are often slower than mobile money.
Do money-transfer providers have limits on €1,000 transfers?
6 of the providers we compare accept €1,000 on this route. These can't: XE (Minimum transfer is €3,000.00). Larger transfers can also trigger extra identity or source-of-funds checks.