Xoom ZAR to GBP Exchange Rates - Compare & Save

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Xoom offers cash pickup service to the following countries (number of locations as of 1/3/2013): Argentina (68), Bolivia (333), Brazil (3,798), Chile, (172), Colombia (981), Costa Rica (87), Dominican Republic (367), Ecuador (989), El Salvador (895), Guatemala (2,101), Honduras (692), Jamaica (494), Mexico (15,374), Nicaragua (150), Panama (18), Peru (1,073), Philippines (10,951), and Uruguay (279).

Home delivery services are offered to the Dominican Republic and the Philippines.

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ZAR to GBP Market Data

South African rand (ZAR) to British pound (GBP) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

Sell ZAR → Buy GBP

1 ZAR = GBP

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ZAR to GBP is at 7-day lows near 0.041204, just below its 3-month average, having traded in a fairly volatile 8.5% range from 0.039609 to 0.042959

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1 GBP = 24.18 ZAR

Date	ZAR/GBP	Period
10 May 2025	0.0413	2 Week
23 Feb 2025	0.0430	3 Month
24 May 2024	0.0428	1 Year
25 May 2020	0.0465	5 Year
27 May 2015	0.0542	10 Year
29 May 2005	0.0831	20 Year

ZAR/GBP historic rates

What are equivalent amounts of ZAR and GBP?

Here are some popular conversion amounts for ZAR to GBP (South African rand to British pound)*.

ZAR	GBP
R 1	£ 0.0414
R 5	£ 0.2068
R 10	£ 0.4135
R 20	£ 0.8271
R 50	£ 2.0677
R 100	£ 4.1353
R 250	£ 10.34
R 500	£ 20.68
R 1,000	£ 41.35
R 2,000	£ 82.71
R 5,000	£ 206.77
R 10,000	£ 413.53
R 20,000	£ 827.06
R 50,000	£ 2,068
R 100,000	£ 4,135

ZAR	GBP
R 24.18	£ 1
R 120.90	£ 5
R 241.80	£ 10
R 483.60	£ 20
R 1,209	£ 50
R 2,418	£ 100
R 6,045	£ 250
R 12,090	£ 500
R 24,180	£ 1,000
R 48,360	£ 2,000
R 120,900	£ 5,000
R 241,800	£ 10,000
R 483,600	£ 20,000
R 1,209,000	£ 50,000
R 2,418,000	£ 100,000

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*Converted at the current ZARGBP interbank exchange rate. Calculate actual payout amounts for Send Money and Travel Money exchange rates.

Forecasts for GBP to ZAR

28 MayRecent currency market updates and analyst forecasts suggest a number of factors influencing the GBP to ZAR exchange rate. Currently, the GBP is trading at 7-day highs near 24.27, lying just above its 3-month average, amidst considerable volatility, having fluctuated within an 8.5% range from 23.28 to 25.25.

Read our full review of recent GBP to ZAR forecasts.

How to get a good ZAR to GBP exchange rate

There are several ways to save on exchange rates when converting South African rand to British pound:

Shop around for the best ZAR/GBP exchange rate: Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare rates from different sources before making a conversion.
Timing is important: Keep an eye on the ZAR/GBP rate on currency markets, as exchange rates can fluctuate frequently. Try to make your transactions when the exchange rate is in your favor. You can do this easily with our BER Smart Rate Tracker.
Use a credit/debit or travel card that doesn't charge foreign transaction fees: Some credit cards charge additional fees for transactions made in a foreign currency, so it's important to check with your card issuer to see if they charge these fees and what their exchange rate is.
Use a multi-currency account: Having a multi-currency account allows you to hold and transfer money in both ZAR and GBP at close to the interbank rate. It also allows you to make payments or withdrawals in the local currency while avoiding high conversion fees.
Buy currency in advance: If you know that you will need foreign currency in the future, consider buying it in advance when the exchange rate is favorable.

The key is reducing excessive costs and fees

Generally speaking, if you are buying British pound with South African rand, then it's better for the ZAR/GBP exchange rate to be higher.

However working against you are the fees all foreign exchange providers charge for providing their service. These fees is usually contained within the exchange rate margin (or difference to the mid-rate).

The transaction margin you end up being charged can be considerably reduced by around a few percent (of total amount being exchanged) for travel money and possibly over 5% to 6% when sending money. The exact potential savings depends on the currencies being exchanged and the amount you are transferring and if you are willing to shop around.

Our real-time foreign transfer and travel money/cards comparison calculators make shopping around easy and help you calculate how much you can save.

Read our Currency guide to the United Kingdom — a practical currency and money guide to travel in the United Kingdom plus living and doing business with the British pound.

It's worth noting that while these tips can help you save on exchange rates, it's important to be aware that no single method is guaranteed to provide the best exchange rate in every situation, and it may require some research and comparison-shopping to find the best option for your specific needs.

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