South Africa: Expat Banking & International Wire Transfer

Moving to South Africa? Expatriates have unique banking and investment needs. Find information about expat banking, South Africa banking and opening a bank account in South Africa in ExpatExchange.com's Resource Guide.

N26 Mobile Banking

A banking app built for your mobile lifestyle. Manage your money directly in-app and pay with your card anywhere in the world. All your finances are right at your fingertips. Spend anywhere without fees on foreign transactions. And get the freedom to get up and go, without telling us you're leaving the country.

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Remitly

Send money online for what matters most. We make international money transfers easier than ever. Choose how and when you send, with great exchange rates and low fees.

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Wise

A Wise multi-currency account for travellers, expats and freelancers lets you spend in any currency, receive money like a local and send money around the world with your own foreign currency account — cheaper than old-school banks. With the Wise debit card, you can spend in the local currency — wherever you are. It's accepted anywhere that takes Mastercard or Visa.

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Living in South Africa Guide

The reviews of expat life in South Africa are mixed. Some expats feel that crime is a big problem and causing an expat exodus. Others debate that the crime rates match those of other big cities in the world.

South Africa Forum
Meet other expats and talk about living in South Africa.

4 Expats Talk about Healthcare & Health Insurance in South Africa

Expats living in South Africa talk about their own experiences with healthcare, hospital visits, emergencies, finding a doctor, buying health insurance in South Africa and more.

Cost of Living in South Africa

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in South Africa.

Moving to South Africa Guide

Our guide to moving to South Africa with lots of advice from expats on the ground.

Real Estate in South Africa

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in South Africa.

Retiring in South Africa

Advice for people retiring in South Africa.

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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in South Africa.