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Send Money from Australia to South Africa

Businesses in Australia paying South Africa suppliers for Mining. Send AUD from Australia, receive ZAR in South Africa with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

✓ Competitive Advantage: T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network) with transparent pricing

Save £3,030 per £100k Payment

Australia to South Africa corridor savings

Traditional Bank
£3,535
  • ❌ 2-3 day settlement
  • ❌ Multiple correspondent banks
  • ❌ Hidden FX margins
  • ❌ High SWIFT fees
Unicorn Currencies
£505
  • ✓ T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
  • ✓ Fast conversion
  • ✓ Transparent 0.5% spread
  • ✓ SAMOS (South African Multiple Option Settlement)
Your Savings
86%
£3,030 per £100k
At £300k-£3M monthly, save £7,583/year

Sending from Australia: What You Need to Know

AUD Origin Specifics

  • AUD commodity currency (tracks iron ore/coal)
  • NPP (New Payments Platform) real-time
  • AUSTRAC compliance

Your Local Advantages

  • Fast AUD conversion
  • Competitive rates for AUD collection

Paying Suppliers in South Africa: Compliance & Requirements

Regulatory Considerations

  • South African Reserve Bank (SARB) foreign exchange controls
  • Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) compliance
  • VAT (15%) documentation required
  • Exchange Control Regulations for amounts >R1M

Payment Best Practices

  • Use RTC for instant settlement vs SWIFT delays
  • ZAR volatility - lock rates when favorable
  • South Africa = Gateway to Southern African market
  • Wine/commodity exports require specific documentation
Destination Settlement
T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
via SAMOS (South African Multiple Option Settlement)

Australia → South Africa Corridor Insights

Popular Industries

  • Mining
  • Commodity Trading
  • Wine & Agriculture

Peak Trading Hours

AEDT (GMT+11) to GMT time zone consideration

Best for rate execution and faster settlement

Typical Volume

£50k-£250k

Average transaction size for this corridor
Monthly volume: £300k-£3M
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Ready to Send AUD from Australia to South Africa?

Save 86% on every payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

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