COUNTRY MONEY GUIDE

South Africa currency guide

South Africa uses ZAR for ordinary prices and payments. Cash, cards, bank transfers and digital wallets may be accepted differently by merchant, location and transaction type. Always compare the dated reference rate with the final rate, fees and any dynamic currency conversion offered at checkout.

Currency converter

ZAR → USD

Rate date 2026-11-01
Quick amounts
ZAR 1USD 0.060103

1 ZAR = 0.060103 USD

Reference rate only. Banks and payment providers may use different rates and fees.

Country/areaSouth Africa
Official currencyZAR
RegionAfrica
ISOZA
DIRECT ANSWER

ZAR is the official currency

South Africa uses ZAR for ordinary prices and payments. Cash, cards, bank transfers and digital wallets may be accepted differently by merchant, location and transaction type. Always compare the dated reference rate with the final rate, fees and any dynamic currency conversion offered at checkout.

CurrencyFlow rates are for budgeting and comparison, not guaranteed bank, card or exchange-counter quotes.

PAYING LOCALLY

Cash, cards and ATMs in South Africa

Cash use

南非日常价格和支付主要使用 ZAR。现金、银行卡、银行转账和电子钱包的接受程度会因商户、地点和交易类型而不同。实际换汇时应同时比较带日期的参考汇率、平台点差、固定费用以及结账时可能出现的动态货币转换。

Card acceptance

南非日常价格和支付主要使用 ZAR。现金、银行卡、银行转账和电子钱包的接受程度会因商户、地点和交易类型而不同。实际换汇时应同时比较带日期的参考汇率、平台点差、固定费用以及结账时可能出现的动态货币转换。

Contactless and mobile payments

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ATM

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Dynamic currency conversion

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Tipping practices

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TRAVEL MONEY

Planning money before and after arrival

Before travel

旅行或跨境付款前,应确认银行卡是否收取境外交易费、ATM 手续费或中间行费用。如后续报销或记账需要历史汇率,请保留交易日期和凭证。

Airport exchange

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EXCHANGE RATES

Major ZAR reference rates

Rate date:2026-11-01
PairReference rateOpen
ZAR/AUD1 ZAR = 0.085525 AUDView ZAR to AUD →
ZAR/CAD1 ZAR = 0.084036 CADView ZAR to CAD →
ZAR/CNY1 ZAR = 0.40009 CNYView ZAR to CNY →
ZAR/EUR1 ZAR = 0.053777 EURView ZAR to EUR →
ZAR/GBP1 ZAR = 0.044944 GBPView ZAR to GBP →
ZAR/JPY1 ZAR = 9.4759 JPYView ZAR to JPY →
ZAR/SGD1 ZAR = 0.076887 SGDView ZAR to SGD →
ZAR/USD1 ZAR = 0.060103 USDView ZAR to USD →
USEFUL CONVERSIONS

Useful ZAR conversions

SOURCES & REVIEW

Official references and review

Payment practices vary by merchant, location and time. Check current monetary, customs and card-issuer guidance before travel.

Reviewer
caojingxin
Reviewed
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Rate date
2026-11-01