Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your HSBC currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
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The HSBC AED to ZAR exchange rate is 4.5753. This is -5.5% compared to the latest AED-ZAR mid-market rate 4.8416.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare United Arab Emirates dirham (AED) to South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above HSBC - United Arab Emirates dirham to Rand comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by HSBC and other foreign exchange providers against the latest AED-ZAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full comparison table the best AED to ZAR exchange rate is 4.8125 from XE, -0.6% from the mid-market rate 4.8416. The next best rate is 4.7932 from WorldRemit, -1% from the mid-rate. Then Wise with 4.6711 is -3.5% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the First Abu Dhabi Bank rate is 4.522 at -6.6% the HSBC rate is 4.5753 at -5.5% and the Citibank rate is 4.5946 at -5.1% compared to the mid-rate 4.8416.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks like HSBC often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate. For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
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