SEND MONEY TO/FROM A BRITISH BANK ACCOUNT
Beat your bank’s foreign exchange rates when making a currency transfer to or from the United Kingdom (UK) & secure a faster completion time by using a specialist money transfer broker – recommendations below:
BROKER EXCHANGE RATES – GBP/EURO
| BROKERS | MIN. TRANSFER | SPEED | FX MARGIN RATE | *GUIDE RATE: GBP/EUR | MORE DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORFX | £250 | 1 DAY | 0.7% | €1.149 | INFO |
| WORLDFIRST | £1000 | 1 DAY | 0.7% | €1.149 | INFO |
| CURRENCIES DIRECT | £100 | 1 DAY | 0.7 to 1.0% | €1.145 to €1.15 | INFO |
| OFX | £100 | 1 DAY | 0.7% | €1.147 | INFO |
| GLOBAL REACH | £3000 | 1 DAY | 0.8% | €1.146 | INFO |
| CURRENCY SOLUTIONS | £1000 | 1 DAY | 1.0% | €1.145 | INFO |
BROKER EXCHANGE RATES – EURO/GBP
| BROKERS | MIN. TRANSFER | SPEED | FX MARGIN RATE | *GUIDE RATE: EUR/GBP | MORE DETAILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TORFX | €250 | 1 DAY | 0.7% | £0.859 | INFO |
| WORLDFIRST | €1000 | 1 DAY | 0.7% | £0.859 | INFO |
| CURRENCIES DIRECT | €100 | 1 DAY | 0.7 to 1.0% | £0.856 to £0.859 | INFO |
| OFX | €100 | 1 DAY | 0.7% | £0.858 | INFO |
| GLOBAL REACH | €3000 | 1 DAY | 0.8% | £0.857 | INFO |
| CURRENCY SOLUTIONS | €1000 | 1 DAY | 1.0% | £0.856 | INFO |
Table *GUIDE RATES are updated daily (Monday to Friday) at 09:00 GMT.
UK EURO ACCOUNT TRANSFERS
Are you looking to send money to the UK? Beat bank exchange rates when making an overseas UK pound or euro money transfer to a British bank account. Specialist foreign exchange companies can save you time and money over a traditional bank transfer service.
There are several million Europeans and internationals who reside in the UK as expats, most choosing one of the larger cities to reside with London, Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham being popular choices. Britain still retains the UK pound as it’s currency and foreign expats who live in Britain may need to transfer money to or from the UK at some point.
Transfer Supermarket recommended foreign exchange companies in the above tables are calculated using the lowest foreign exchange margin rates offered. Further details below:
UK BANK BRANCH LOCATOR
UK – POUND / EURO BANK TRANSFERS
Compare the latest UK pound (GBP) and euro (EUR) foreign exchange rates offered by major British high street banks. Skip to: UK Pound / Euro Bank Transfers
LONDON – BANK MONEY TRANSFERS
TorFX
Pz360, St Mary’s Terrace, Penzance TR18 4DZ, United Kingdom
Currencies Direct
1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA, United Kingdom
World First
Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, Westminster, London SW1P 4QP, United Kingdom
Currency Solutions
2 Jacob Street, London SE1 2BG, United Kingdom
OFX
1st Floor 85 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0AA, United Kingdom
GLOBAL REACH
Woolgate Exchange, 25 Basinghall St, London EC2V 5HA, United Kingdom
BRITISH MONEY TRANSFERS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Sending money to or from the UK? Find answers with Transfer Supermarket to frequently asked questions regarding international money transfers and related technical jargon.
What is an international currency transfer?
An international currency transfer is typically a financial “bank account to bank account” transaction where funds are sent overseas, to another country, currency and bank account.
What are interbank foreign exchange rates?
Interbank foreign exchange rates are wholesale rates that banks use, also known as live foreign exchange rates.
What is an FX margin rate?
An FX margin rate is the amount the bank, broker or foreign exchange bureau adds onto the interbank foreign exchange rate when they quote the rate for a money transfer. The smaller the margin rate, the less it will cost you.
Who offers the best currency exchange rates?
Typically, for private transactions, brokers offer the best exchange rates for overseas money transfers into other currencies. Brokers offer much lower margin rates than banks, meaning that you’ll receive a better overall deal.
How can I achieve the best currency transfer deal?
Getting the best deal on your money transfer is as simple as finding out what your local bank will offer, and then comparing the deal to what you would receive by using a broker. Try and negotiate a fixed FX margin rate from the interbank rate with your broker, as generally, high street banks are unlikely to offer this type of agreement unless you are a corporate customer making regular money transfers abroad.
My quotation for a money transfer has now reduced in value, why?
If you’ve had a quotation for a money transfer and now you’ve decided to make a trade, only to see that the deal no longer looks as good, it’s the fluctuation in the exchange rate that has made the difference.
After the money has been sent, how long does it usually take to arrive?
Most brokers now offer instant bank to bank money transfers for clients who are trading in major currencies, otherwise the time scale is typically 1 to 3 days. Banks will normally complete money transfer transactions in around 5 to 7 working days.
Can I have full confidence in my broker?
Of course. All brokers that are listed on Transfer Supermarket are authorised by the UK FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), which means that your money is safe as all client funds are safeguarded and held in segregated accounts.
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