Travelling abroad is fun, but it can also be expensive. You need to book a flight, find accommodation and sometimes even pay for entertainment while you’re away. One factor that can help you save money is using foreign currency instead of the South African rand. This doesn’t mean you should avoid using rand altogether; it just means that some of your expenses are better handled in one of the other currencies available in South Africa.
There are several banks you can contact to buy foreign currency in South Africa. These include:
- Standard Bank Group Limited, FirstRand Limited, Investec Bank Limited, Capitec Bank Holdings Limited and African Bank Investments Limited.
All these banks offer a variety of services including foreign exchange services such as international money transfers and the sale of travel cards and pre-paid cards.
You can contact them by phone or email to get more information about their products and fees.
Conclusion
There are several ways to buy foreign currency in South Africa. You can choose between buying foreign currency at a bank and buying it online through an exchange rate provider. The latter option is usually cheaper, but the choice depends on your circumstances and preferences.
