Understanding the Table:
The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your Western Union 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.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘Get Rates’.
The Western Union USD to ZAR exchange rate is 17.64. This is -1% compared to the latest USD-ZAR mid-market rate 17.82.
As exchange rates can vary significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers, it's therefore important to carefully compare US dollar (USD) to South African rand (ZAR) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above Western Union - Dollar to Rand comparison table makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by Western Union and other foreign exchange providers against the latest USD-ZAR mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
Looking at the full comparison table the best USD to ZAR exchange rate is 17.73 from OFX, -0.51% from the mid-market rate 17.82. The next best rate is 17.71 from XE, -0.62% from the mid-rate. Then Wise with 17.7 is -0.67% from the mid-rate.
The Western Union rate is 17.64 which is -1% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 16.43 at -7.8% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 16.33 at -8.4% and the Citibank rate is 17.14 at -3.8% compared to the mid-rate 17.82.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally, banks and foreign exchange providers 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 like Western Union or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
The USD to ZAR exchange rate has recently experienced notable shifts, influenced primarily by the USD's performance against a backdrop of economic data and geopolitical events.
The USD to EUR exchange rate has recently experienced notable fluctuations driven by economic indicators and geopolitical developments.
The USD to JPY exchange rate has recently shown fluctuations largely influenced by economic data and geopolitical events.
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