South African rand (Rand, USD ZAR, ZAR) · updated 3:57 PM IST, 12 Oct 2026
South African Rand rate today
Today's rand rate in India, live from the Matrix Forex desk: the price for notes, on a forex card, and what we pay when you sell South African rand back.
ZAR rate today: how the South African rand moved
The South African rand against the rupee, day by day: the market's daily reference (European Central Bank), as a change in per cent. Our rates follow the market through the day.
- Mon5 Oct▲+0.63%
- Tue6 Oct▲+0.95%
- Wed7 Oct▼-0.88%
- Thu8 Oct▲+0.28%
- Fri9 Oct▲+0.66%
Ten years of history and the outlook are on the ZAR to INR converter.
One South African rand, three prices
How you take a South African rand decides what it costs. Each pillar stands as tall as its price on the same rupee scale.
Notes we buy are checked, stored and shipped back.
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Notes are imported, insured, stored and delivered.
less per South African rand with a forex card than in cash today. On R 30,000 that is ₹7,500.
Get a forex cardZAR price today: what your South African rand cost
The same amount, two ways. Cash stops at the per-trip limit; a card covers the rest.
Cash limit. Up to the USD 3,000 equivalent as currency notes per trip; the rest goes on a forex card, within the USD 250,000 annual LRS limit.
TCS. Tax collected at source applies once your foreign-exchange purchases in a financial year cross ₹10 lakh: nil when an education loan pays, 2% for self-funded education and medical treatment, and 20% for travel and everything else. It is credited against your income tax when you file.
Matrix ForexRupees, rounded · 3:57 PM IST, 12 Oct 2026
| You need | Cash | Forex card | Card saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| R 1,500 | ₹9,210 | ₹8,835 | ₹375 |
| R 7,500 | ₹46,050 | ₹44,175 | ₹1,875 |
| R 15,000 | ₹92,100 | ₹88,350 | ₹3,750 |
| R 30,000 | ₹1,84,200 | ₹1,76,700 | ₹7,500 |
| R 50,000 | Above the cash limit | ₹2,94,500 | · |
| R 75,000 | Above the cash limit | ₹4,41,750 | · |
| R 150,000 | Above the cash limit | ₹8,83,500 | · |
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Still deciding? Ask the deskA person replies on WhatsApp01Today's rate
What is the South African rand rate today?
At 3:57 PM IST on 12 Oct 2026, Matrix Forex sells South African rand notes at ₹6.14 and buys them back at ₹5.44. On a forex card it is ₹5.89. Rates move with the market through the day.
What is today's South African rand buying and selling rate?
You buy South African rand at ₹6.14 and sell them back at ₹5.44. The gap pays for handling real notes both ways: importing, insuring, storing and delivering them, then checking and shipping them back.
Does the South African rand rate change during the day?
Yes. Our rates follow the market through the trading day. The rate on your quote is the one the desk gives you on the callback.
How much did the South African rand move this week?
Up 1.65% between 2 Oct and 9 Oct on the European Central Bank's daily reference rate. The chart above shows the trend.
02Quick answers
What is the ZAR rate today?
The ZAR rate today is ₹6.14 for cash at Matrix Forex. On a forex card it is ₹5.89. We buy South African rand back at ₹5.44. The Rand and the USD ZAR are other names for the South African rand (ZAR), so the Rand rate in India and the USD ZAR rate are this same price.
What is the rand exchange rate today?
The rand exchange rate today is ₹6.14 for cash, our selling rate. When you sell South African rand back, we pay ₹5.44; the gap between the two pays for importing, insuring and delivering real notes.
What is the South Africa currency rate today?
The South Africa currency rate today is ₹6.14 at Matrix Forex: South Africa uses the South African rand (ZAR), and that is our price for its notes. On a forex card it is ₹5.89. The rate moves with the market through the day.
What is the ZAR price today?
The ZAR price today is ₹6.14 for notes, delivered or collected, with GST and any TCS shown as separate lines on your quote, never inside the rate. On a forex card it is ₹5.89.
What is the rand rate in India today?
The rand rate today in India is ₹6.14 for cash, delivered to your door in our cities or collected at a branch. On a forex card it is ₹5.89. The rate is the same across India; only delivery times differ.
03Cash, card or transfer
Is a forex card cheaper than cash?
Today, yes: ₹5.89 on a card against ₹6.14 in notes. On R 30,000 that is ₹7,500 less. Most travellers take a little cash and load the rest on a card.
Can I sell my leftover South African rand?
Yes. We buy South African rand notes back at ₹5.44 today. Get a buy-back quote.
04Rules
What rules apply when I buy South African rand?
Up to the USD 3,000 equivalent as currency notes per trip; the rest goes on a forex card, within the USD 250,000 annual LRS limit. That is about R 49,000 in notes. You need your passport, ticket, visa where required, and PAN: see the document checklist.
Is tax charged when I buy South African rand?
Tax collected at source applies once your foreign-exchange purchases in a financial year cross ₹10 lakh: nil when an education loan pays, 2% for self-funded education and medical treatment, and 20% for travel and everything else. It is credited against your income tax when you file.