International money transfers
Join over 10 million people who choose Wise for fast and secure online money transfers. Save up to 3x when sending money abroad.
Should arrive by Wednesday
Send money abroad from the US in 3 easy steps
Enter amount to send in CNY.
Pay in CNY with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send CNY, receive ZAR.
The recipient gets money in ZAR directly from Wise’s local bank account.
How much does it cost to transfer CNY to ZAR?
Pay a small, flat fee and percentage
To send money in CNY to ZAR, you pay a small, flat fee of 141.08 CNY + 0.89% of the amount that's converted (you'll always see the total cost upfront). See our transfer calculator.
Fee depends on your chosen transfer type
Some transfer types have different fees which are usually tiny.
No hidden fees
No big fees, hidden or otherwise. So it's cheaper than what you're used to.
How long will a money transfer take?
On many popular routes, Wise can send your money within one day, as a same day transfer, or even an instant money transfer.
Sometimes, different payment methods or routine checks may affect the transfer delivery time. We’ll always keep you updated, and you can track each step in your account.
Your transfer route
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by WednesdayHow to send money with Wise
Register for free.
Sign up online or in our app for free. All you need is an email address, or a Google or Facebook account.
Choose an amount to send.
Tell us how much you want to send. We’ll show you our fees upfront, and tell you when your money should arrive.
Add recipient’s bank details.
Fill in the details of your recipient’s bank account.
Verify your identity.
For some currencies, or for large transfers, we need a photo of your ID. This helps us keep your money safe.
Pay for your transfer.
Send your money with a bank transfer.
That’s it.
We’ll handle the rest. You can track your transfer in your account, and we'll tell your recipient it's coming.
Best ways to send money internationally
Bank Transfer
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Protecting you and your money
Safeguarded with leading banks
We hold your money with established financial institutions, so it’s separate from our own accounts and in our normal course of business not accessible to our partners. Read more here.
Extra-secure transactions
We use 2-factor authentication to protect your account and transactions. That means you — and only you — can get to your money.
Data protection
We’re committed to keeping your personal data safe, and we’re transparent in how we collect, process, and store it.
Dedicated anti-fraud team
We work round the clock to keep your account and money protected from even the most sophisticated fraud.
Send money abroad with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money abroad? Send money, receive payments from abroad, check exchange rates – all in one app.
- Cheaper transfers abroad - free from hidden fees and exchange rate markups.
- Check exchange rates - see on the app how exchange rates have changed over time.
- Repeat your previous transfers - save the details, and make your monthly payments easier.
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