Convert South African Rand to Swiss Franc
Whether buying or selling property, moving abroad or transferring money to family, Key Currency have helped thousands convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs.
Great exchange rates - no transfer fees
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Award-winning service - 10 years running
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How to convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs
Complete your conversion in 4 simple steps
1. Register
You can register online or over the phone. It’s quick, easy and there’s no obligation to trade.
2. Agree a rate
All you need to do is tell us the amount you're converting. We'll then quote you a South African Rand to Swiss Franc rate.
3. Transfer money
You send your South African Rand to our segregated client account by bank transfer.
4. Swiss Francs sent
Your Swiss Francs are transferred to the Swiss account of your choice as soon as your payment is received.
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Best way to convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs
An international bank transfer is usually the best way to convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs.
You can use a bank or money transfer company to do this.
International bank transfers are highly secure, quick and cost effective.
Other methods such as debit and credit cards, money orders, cash pick-ups and international cheques can be a lot more costly and complicated.
Feel free to read our in-depth guide on how to convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs.
Cheapest way to convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs
The cheapest way to convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs is to find a company with the best exchange rates and lowest fees.
To make comparisons easier, it’s best to focus on the amount of money you will receive.
Banks normally charge a lot more than money transfer specialists and have a lot of hidden fees.
Some companies such as Key Currency charge no fees at all.
Why Key Currency?
International money transfers are our bread and butter.
Great exchange rates on 40+ currencies
No hidden fees, costs or commissions
5-star customer rating based on 2,500+ reviews
Authorised and regulated by the FCA and the Bank of Spain
Voted 'Best Currency Exchange' 10 years running
Support from your own personal currency specialist
Experts in overseas property
Our team of currency specialists will guide you through a secure, cost-effective international transfer.
With deep experience in overseas property transactions, they’ll help you get the most from your budget when buying property in Switzerland.
How we keep you safe
We’re authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Authorised Payment Institution (Financial Services Register no. 753989).
We’re dedicated to providing a service of the highest integrity and safety.
All of our money transfers are conducted through safeguarded client accounts for your peace of mind, and all payment details are double-checked with you before transfer.
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South African Rand to Swiss Franc FAQs
Converting South African Rand to Swiss Francs only takes a few easy steps. After registering with us, you can secure an exchange rate whenever you like. You’ll be asked for the details of the recipient account, and we’ll let you know where to send your money. Then relax, we’ll do the rest.
If you don’t want to incur the high costs of using a bank, the best way to convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs is to use a money transfer specialist such as Key Currency. It is usually cheaper and more secure than other methods such as credit or debit cards, money orders, international cheques or cash remittance.
It probably won’t come as a complete surprise that banks are not normally the cheapest way to send money internationally. By using a money transfer company, you can save up to 3%-4% on the exchange rate compared to some banks.
Please be aware that most banks and many money transfer companies do charge fees to convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs. The fees are not always obvious – before or even after you’ve sent your money. Examples include transfer, intermediary, tracking, recipient and processing fees. We keep things simple. Key Currency does not charge any fees when you transfer money internationally.
To convert South African Rand to Swiss Francs, the main thing you will need is information about the recipient. You will need the recipient's full name, IBAN, BIC, and their full address. In Switzerland, an IBAN is 21 characters long and consists of numbers and letters. You can usually get this information by logging into the account or from a bank statement. Some money transfer companies will also help you put this together.
Converting South African Rand to Swiss Francs usually takes 1-2 working days. The time can vary due to daily cut-off times and the efficiency of the receiving bank. The Swiss bank receiving the funds will need to do their internal checks before they clear your money into the account. That’s what takes most of the time.