Expat Banking & International Wire Transfer

Moving to South Africa? Expats 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.

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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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International Health Insurance

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International Health Insurance

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South Africa Guide
Learn what members have to say about living in South Africa.

South Africa Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in South Africa on our South Africa forum - meet people, get advice and help others.

South Africa Index
An index of all of our site's South Africa information.

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Help others in South Africa by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in South Africa.

Healthcare & Health Insurance in South Africa

Expats in South Africa offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in South Africa.

Real Estate in South Africa

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

Guide to Real Estate in South Africa

Advice for people renting and buying real estate in South Africa.

Cost of Living in South Africa

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

10 Tips for Living in South Africa

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.