Sending money from South Africa to Ireland is quick and easy with FX Paymaster online. Use our online platform to view rates, buy currency and speed up international payments.

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Send money to Ireland in 3 easy steps

Save on international money transfers to Ireland. It’s simple. Here’s how it works. ☘️

Open a free account online

Open an account online. It’s simple, fast and free.

When you register online, we’ll open a free Bank Account in your name at our partner bank. You will always fund your own account; we never handle your money directly.

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Use our smart platform to secure a great EUR rate.

Login, select the currency and amount of Euros you would like to transfer, and secure a great exchange rate. To pay, you’ll need to make a bank transfer to your new account.

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Tell us who you want to pay, upload your docs, go relax !

Enter the beneficiary’s details for the company or person in Ireland you want to pay, upload your supporting documents, sit back and relax while we handle the rest.

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FX Paymaster has been providing excellent international payment services in South Africa since 2015.

Everything you need to know about transferring money from South Africa to Ireland

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What does it cost to transfer money from South Africa to Ireland ?

Our Personal clients enjoy a fixed margin of 0.75% which is included in the exchange rate, and only pay R 250 in transfer fees. There are no hidden fees or commission.

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What is the best way to send money to Ireland?

The best way to send money to Ireland is online with FX Paymaster. Our online payment platform allows you to send money abroad quickly and easily from anywhere. Our exchange rates are highly competitive too. On average, we’re saving customers between 1-2% on their international transfers. On a single Discretionary transfer of R 1 million, that’s a saving of up to R 20,000!

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How long will it take for my money to arrive in Ireland?

Most international payments to Ireland are completed within a day. For major currencies, we can also make same day delivery payments providing your deal is settled before 12:00 midday. As soon as your Euros have been sent, we’ll send you a SWIFT confirmation for the transfer.

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What banking details do I need to send money to Ireland?

When transferring money from South Africa to Ireland, you’ll need an IBAN (International Bank Account Number) and SWIFT/BIC number for the recipient. The full IBAN number is made up of 34 numbers and letters can usually be found on your Bank Statement. The IBAN is long because it includes the Country code, Bank Identification Number, the account number and other routing information. In order to make an international payment to Ireland, you will need the following details:

  • Full name of account holder
  • IBAN Number
  • BIC / SWIFT code

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How to transfer money to Ireland online?

Transferring money from South Africa to Ireland is quick and easy online. All you need to do is follow these steps:

  1. Register online and we’ll open a free account for you in your name…
  2. Login, enter the amount of Euros you want to send and secure a great rate…
  3. Next, you’ll need to fund your account in order to pay for your currency…
  4. Finally, complete the online payment instructions for the account you want to pay…
  5. That’s it! Sit back, relax, and wait for your currency to arrive.

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How much money can I transfer out of South Africa per year?

As a South African resident, you can transfer a total of R11 million out of the country each year using your allowances. Taxpayers over the age of 18 who are South African residents are eligible for the following allowances:

  • R1 million single discretionary allowance (no tax clearance required from SARS)
  • R10 million foreign investment allowance (FIA tax clearance is required from SARS)

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How do I know my funds are safe?

FX Paymaster is an authorised and regulated Foreign Exchange Intermediary in South Africa. All deals are executed in the clients name directly with an Authorised Dealer Bank. We are here to help you get the best exchange rates and to ensure your payments go off quickly and smoothly. You will always transfer funds into your own account, we never handle your money directly.

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Can I secure the exchange rate now while the Euro looks good ?

Yes, in a recent change to the South African Exchange Control Regulations, South African residents can now use Forward Exchange Contracts to secure currency for future dated payments. This is great news for anyone looking to move abroad. Forward contracts are an ideal tool to use if you have a transfer to make in the future and want to remove the risk of the exchange rate going against you.

A faster, easier, cheaper way to get your money to Ireland

  • Transfer money to family and friends in Ireland
  • Pay foreign suppliers in Ireland
  • Transfer funds when you Emigrate to Ireland
  • Pay money to a bank account in Ireland
  • Send regular payments from South Africa to Ireland online
FX Paymaster International Transfers

R 20 Billion +

Since 2015, we’ve transferred over R20bn around the globe.

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The EUR/ZAR pricing below is based on live inter-bank market rates.

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