Pretoria, South Africa – Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave customers will be able to continue sending money to Lesotho and Eswatini without interruption, despite new regulations coming into effect on September 9th that will impact electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments within the Common Monetary Area (CMA).
While South African banks will cease processing EFT payments and collections within the CMA, Shoprite, Checkers, and Usave customers can still safely and securely send and receive money to CMA countries at over 1,400 Money Market counters nationwide.
Shoprite’s Money Transfer services remain fully compliant with the new regulations, ensuring customers can stay financially connected across borders without disruption.
To transfer money to Lesotho or Eswatini, customers can simply visit a Money Market counter in store with the required documents. South African citizens will need to provide their SA identity document and proof of residence, while foreign nationals will need a passport, proof of residence, and work permit.
The maximum daily transfer limit is R5,000, with a monthly limit of R25,000. Only cash payments are accepted. There is a R25 service fee, and there are no charges at collection.
It’s important to note that domestic Money Transfers within South Africa will continue as usual.
