According to RemitRoutes data, sending GBP to South Africa (ZAR) currently costs as little as -0.07% via crypto/stablecoin rails versus 0.93% via the cheapest traditional provider — crypto saves 1.00 percentage points. 13 providers tracked, updated every 6 hours.
| Provider | Type | All-in cost |
|---|---|---|
| VALR | Crypto | -0.07% |
| Wise | Traditional | 0.93% |
| WorldRemit | Traditional | 1.06% |
| HSBC | Traditional | 1.09% |
| Remitly | Traditional | 1.52% |
| Western Union | Traditional | 1.58% |
| NatWest | Traditional | 2.44% |
| RBS | Traditional | 2.44% |
| Barclays | Traditional | 2.88% |
| Xoom | Traditional | 3.05% |
| Monese | Traditional | 3.29% |
| OFX | Traditional | 3.68% |
| Nationwide | Traditional | 4.56% |
Updated October 10, 2026 · refreshed every 6 hours. All-in cost = transfer fee + FX markup on a $1,000-equivalent transfer, measured live. All corridors · methodology.