Travelling to South Africa? Whether you’re heading to Johannesburg, Cape Town or a national park, we want to help you make the most of your trip. Find competitive rates for GBP to South African Rand with Asda Travel Money. We’ve made it simple and convenient to sort your cash in advance.

Click & Collect your South African Rand

Buy South African Rand with Click & Collect online and pick up from selected Asda stores. We have dozens of travel money bureaux across the UK. Just order, choose a date and stop by for your currency. Exchange British Pounds to South African Rand with competitive rates. 

• Find selected stores

• Click & Collect for free

• Convenient collection whilst shopping

Find out more about Asda Travel Money Click & Collect, and see why we’re an award-winning foreign currency service.

Pound (GBP) to South African Rand (ZAR) exchange rate Price Promise

If you manage to find a better exchange rate on the Pound to South African Rand within 5 miles of any Asda Travel Money bureau, we’ll beat it with our Asda exchange Price Promise

Should I buy South African Rand now or wait?

The British Pound to South African Rand exchange rate is constantly changing. But ordering ZAR before you travel reduces the need to pay transaction fees on your bank or credit cards abroad. You’ll also have what you need, without rushing to an ATM at the airport and settling for a poor exchange rate.

Which countries use the South African Rand?

South African Rand is the official currency of South Africa. You can also use Rand in Eswatini (previously called Swaziland), Lesotho and Namibia, as South Africa is part of the Common Monetary Area (CMA), a financial union. The unique currencies in these countries carry the same value.

Common South African Rand questions 

How much is 1 GBP to 1 ZAR?

Exchange rates are always subject to change. Over the last 180 days, the rate has fallen between 22-24.6 ZAR for every 1 GBP*. 

*Rates taken from Asda foreign exchange calculator. At time of publishing - October 2023.

How expensive might a week in South Africa be?

This is highly dependent on your budget and spending habits. A three-star hotel in South Africa typically costs around £51 per night[4], so you’re looking at £357 for a week’s accommodation. Then you’ll likely need at least another £150-200 for meals[5], plus any activities you want to do.

What else do I need before I leave?

Let’s get the rest of your trip covered. Explore Travel Insurance with Asda for complete peace of mind, covering one trip or several through the year.

How much do things cost in South Africa?

Searching for a budget-friendly trip? You’re in luck. South Africa is very reasonable[6] for basic living costs such as food, drink and accommodation.

Take a look at some common expenses[7]:

[1] [2] [3] Sourced: resbank.co.za. October 2023.

[4] Sourced: tripadvisor.co.uk. October 2023.

[5] [6] [7] Sourced: numbeo.com. October 2023.