Buy South African Rand online
Buy South African Rand online and pay no commission. Home delivery or pick up at John Lewis or Waitrose.
Pound to South African Rand exchange
Minimum order £250 - Maximum £2,500
How to buy South African Rand
South Africa offers a wealth of experiences, from its incredible wildlife and natural wonders to its vibrant cities and rich cultural heritage. South African rand is available to order online or exchange at select bureaus.
Competitive rates
We monitor the currency exchange market daily to ensure we offer you great rates for our most popular currencies.
Delivered to you
Order online before 3pm to get next working day home delivery or Click & Collect at a Waitrose or John Lewis near you. Orders placed Friday after 3pm are delivered Tuesday. Remote locations may take up to 3 working days to arrive.
Commission free-fees
You never have to pay a commission fee when you buy currency from us.
Exploring South Africa
There’s so much to experience when touring around South Africa. Home to the world-famous Kruger National Park, this renowned game reserve is where you can find the Big Five (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalos) as well as an abundance of other fascinating wildlife. Wine lovers can also indulge in some of the country’s best reds and whites at vineyards located in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Durban is home to the country’s most picturesque coastline, and Johannesburg is the place to be for a metropolis city break.
Whether you’re travelling to South Africa to catch a rugby game or playing tourist, getting cash before you go can save time and money. Taxis and many local vendors outside of major cities may not be able to accept card payments, so it’s handy to have some for your trip.
Be prepared and exchange your South African rand before your trip. Rand is available to order online, where orders placed before 3pm can be delivered to your home by the next working day, with free delivery for orders over £500. Orders placed Friday after 3pm are delivered Tuesday. Remote locations may take up to 3 working days to arrive.
Exchange rates may vary online and in-store. Min online order £250. Delivery/collection fee of £5.50 applies to orders below £500.
Sell your leftover South African Rand
After your trip, you can sell your leftover rand notes, and we’ll exchange them back into pounds (as long as we keep your currency in stock and we can accept your denominations). Visit a John Lewis Bureau de Change with a valid form of ID and your cash.
Travel money FAQs
Which countries use the South African Rand?
South African rand is the official tender in South Africa. Rand can also be used as currency in Namibia, Lesotho and Eswatini.
Can I use rand in Namibia?
Yes, South African rand can be used in Namibia. Namibia’s currency, the Namibian dollar, has the same value as South African rand. However, Namibian dollars cannot be used in South Africa and will need to be exchanged into rand.
Can I buy South African rand at a John Lewis Bureau de Change?
Only select Bureau de Change will have South African rand available to buy.
To find out if your closet Bureau carries rand, please visit the store to ask a partner or call 0330 123 3396. Calls may be recorded or monitored and call charges will vary.
Buy backs and returns can be processed at all John Lewis Bureau de Change.
What is the minimum and maximum order?
For online orders, you can buy between £250 to £2,500 worth of South African rand. Please note, the cash limit when travelling to South Africa is 25,000 rand per person (roughly £1,080) or up to $10,000USD (roughly £7,800) worth of other currencies.
A delivery fee of £5.50 applies to orders below £500 and is free for orders £500 or more.
John Lewis Money, John Lewis Finance and John Lewis & Partners Bureau de Change are trading names of John Lewis plc.
John Lewis plc introduces the panel of carefully chosen providers in Bureau de Change products and services, who each hold the appropriate licences with the Financial Conduct Authority and HMRC.
Travel Money online from John Lewis Money, John Lewis Finance, and John Lewis & Partners, is provided by First Rate Exchange Services Limited (company number: 04287490 and Money Service Business licence number: MLR-64068). Registered office: Botanica, Ditton Park, Riding Court Road, Datchet, Berkshire, SL3 9LL, England.