TorFX
The most money arrives: Rs9,925.28, after a No fee fee and the exchange-rate margin.
Pays the most to Bank deposit: Rs9,925.28.
Lowest upfront fee (No fee) — the exchange rate still decides what arrives.
Transfer comparison
Send R500 from South Africa to Sri Lanka
Compare today's fees, exchange rates, delivery times and recipient amounts across 5 providers.
Rates updated 4 hours ago
- You send
- R500
- Recipient receives
- up to Rs9,925 with TorFX
- Fastest delivery
- Seconds to 2 business days Wise
Compare your options for sending R500
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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Rs9,925.28 | No fee | 19.8506 | Minutes to 2 days | Most money received Best for Bank deposit | Send with TorFX (opens in a new tab) |
Wise Estimate
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Rs9,865.60 Rs60 less | R4.00 | 19.8903 | Seconds to 2 business days | Fastest delivery | Send with Wise (opens in a new tab) |
Western Union Sponsored
Estimate
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Rs9,845.71 Rs80 less | No fee | 19.6914 | Minutes to 1 business day | Best for Mobile money Best for Cash pickup | Send with Western Union (opens in a new tab) |
WorldRemit Estimate
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Rs9,826.34 Rs99 less | R1.99 | 19.7312 | Minutes to 3 days | Best for Digital wallet | Send with WorldRemit (opens in a new tab) |
Remitly Estimate
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Rs9,767.15 Rs158 less | R3.99 | 19.6914 | 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 R500 on this route
- XE — Minimum transfer is R3,000.00
Which is the best way to send R500 to Sri Lanka?
Wise
Quickest to arrive: Seconds to 2 business days.
Western Union
Pays the most to Mobile money: Rs9,845.71.
Pays the most to Cash pickup: Rs9,845.71.
WorldRemit
Pays the most to Digital wallet: Rs9,826.34.
"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 R500 gets you in Sri Lanka
After fees and exchange-rate costs, your recipient gets about Rs9,925
Choosing TorFX over Remitly puts Rs158 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
- Rs9,925 TorFX
- Least you could get
- Rs9,767 Remitly
- At the mid-market rate
- Rs9,945 No fees, no margin — the benchmark
How much does it cost to send R500 to Sri Lanka?
Where your money goes with TorFX
- Amount sent
- R500.00
- Transfer fee
- − R0.00
- Exchange-rate margin
- − R1.00
- Total cost
- R1.00 (0.20%)
- Recipient receives
- Rs9,925.28
Rate offered: 1 ZAR = 19.8506 LKR. Mid-market: 19.8903.
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.
Western Union charges no transfer fee — yet its exchange rate leaves your recipient Rs80 less than TorFX. A $0 fee is not the same as the cheapest transfer.
Ways your recipient can get the money in Sri Lanka
Only methods offered by the providers above.
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Mobile money
3 providers
- Most received
- Rs9,846 Western Union
- Fastest
- Minutes to 1 business day Western Union
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Bank deposit
5 providers
- Most received
- Rs9,925 TorFX
- Fastest
- Seconds to 2 business days Wise
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Cash pickup
3 providers
- Most received
- Rs9,846 Western Union
- Fastest
- Minutes to 1 business day Western Union
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Digital wallet
1 provider
- Most received
- Rs9,826 WorldRemit
- Fastest
- Minutes to 3 days WorldRemit
How to send R500 from South Africa to Sri Lanka
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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 (Rs9,925).
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Enter your transfer details
Enter R500 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 R500
TorFX
Most money received- Recipient gets
- Rs9,925.28
- Fee
- No fee
- Exchange rate
- 19.8506
- Delivery
- Minutes to 2 days
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit
Estimated · general pricing
Wise
Fastest delivery- Recipient gets
- Rs9,865.60
- Fee
- R4.00
- Exchange rate
- 19.8903
- Delivery
- Seconds to 2 business days
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit
Estimated · general pricing
Western Union
Best for Mobile money- Recipient gets
- Rs9,845.71
- Fee
- No fee
- Exchange rate
- 19.6914
- Delivery
- Minutes to 1 business day
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit, Cash pickup, Mobile money
Estimated · general pricing
WorldRemit
Best for Digital wallet- Recipient gets
- Rs9,826.34
- Fee
- R1.99
- Exchange rate
- 19.7312
- Delivery
- Minutes to 3 days
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit, Cash pickup, Mobile money, Digital wallet
Estimated · general pricing
Remitly
- Recipient gets
- Rs9,767.15
- Fee
- R3.99
- Exchange rate
- 19.6914
- Delivery
- Minutes (Express) / 1–3 days (Economy)
- Pays out to
- Bank deposit, Cash pickup, Mobile money
Estimated · general pricing
R500 transfer FAQs
How much does it cost to send R500 to Sri Lanka?
Today the total cost — transfer fee plus exchange-rate margin — ranges from R1.00 with TorFX to R8.95 with Remitly across the 5 providers we compare.
What is the cheapest way to send R500 to Sri Lanka?
TorFX is the cheapest overall today: your recipient gets Rs9,925.28 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 R500?
Between Rs9,767 and Rs9,925 depending on the provider, at today's rates. At the mid-market rate with no costs at all, R500 would be Rs9,945.
How long does it take to send R500 to Sri Lanka?
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 R500 to a mobile wallet in Sri Lanka?
Yes. 3 providers pay out to Mobile money, including Western Union, WorldRemit, Remitly. Western Union pays the most: Rs9,845.71. 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 R500 through TorFX or Wise?
TorFX gives your recipient Rs60 more than Wise today (Rs9,925.28 against Rs9,865.60). Rates change, so compare again on the day you send.
Can I send R500 to a bank account in Sri Lanka?
Yes. 5 providers we compare deposit into bank accounts in Sri Lanka. TorFX pays the most: Rs9,925.28. Bank deposits are often slower than mobile money.
Do money-transfer providers have limits on R500 transfers?
5 of the providers we compare accept R500 on this route. These can't: XE (Minimum transfer is R3,000.00). Larger transfers can also trigger extra identity or source-of-funds checks.