FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE - PRIVATE CLIENTS
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Please find below a list of Foreign Exchange services for Private Clients. They are specialists in the foreign currency exchange market and will provide the very best exchange rates – whether buying an overseas property or making regular and one-off international payments. The foreign exchange rates offered are far superior to traditional banks. The companies listed buy and sell foreign currency at an average 1% margin from the interbank spot rate, whereas traditional banks charge a margin as high as 5% plus fees. Things to look out for in the table below are the 'Margin' also known as 'Spread' (this is the percentage between the interbank spot rate and their listed rate). You should also check the currencies they work with.
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PROVIDER  | MARGIN | MARGIN EXPLAINED | FSA | HM REV & CUST | FEE | MIN | CCY | TRUST ACCOUNTS | TRANSFER OPTIONS | APPLY |
Moneycorp | 1% | 1% based on volume | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £1000 | 76 Accounts |  | One off payment or regular payments |  |
| Moneycorp is a foreign exchange and international payments specialist. They will monitor the currency markets on your behalf – achieving the best possible rates of exchange, no matter how complex your requirements. Moneycorp offer free information and guidance on the markets, helping you decide on the best time to buy your foreign currency. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Hedging Service Forward Contracts Regular Payments Currency Converter | |||||||||
VFX Financial PLC | 1% | 0.1% - 1% based on currency, volatility and size | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £2500 | 35 Accounts |  | Bank Account to Bank Account | |
| VFX is a leading money transfer and foreign currency broker, helping our clients transfer their foreign exchange efficiently and safely. Whether a business managing its exposure, an individual buying a home overseas, families emigrating to a new country or simply wanting to transfer your money abroad VFX can help you. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Forward Contracts Regular Payments Currency Converter | |||||||||
Currencies Direct | 1% | 0.2% - 1% based on volume | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £1000 | 33 Accounts | | UK Bank to Foreign Bank or vice versa | |
| Currencies Direct was the original pioneer of the non-bank foreign exchange market and is now firmly established as one of the UK's leading foreign exchange providers. With over 80,000 registered clients we are trusted to send £bn's overseas each year. Core to our business is the ability to offer private and corporate client's exceptional foreign currency rates that banks rarely beat. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Forward Contracts Regular Payments Currency Converter | |||||||||
Halo Financial | 1% | 0.1% - 1% depending on volume | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £1000 | 31 Accounts |  | UK banks to foreign banks, vice versa. foreign bank to foreign bank. | |
| Halo Financial has developed a reputation for delivering excellent value and expertise in the provision of foreign currency exchange services. Regularly interviewed on financial television channels such as Bloomberg and CNBC. Halo Financial are entrusted to manage the foreign currency requirements of private individuals and international businesses. Halo Financial provides a cost effective alternative to your bank; providing a far more efficient way to save time and money when transferring foreign currency. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Forward Contracts Regular Payments Currency Converter | |||||||||
World First | 0.7% | 0.1% - 0.7% from interbank variable on volume | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £5000 | 47 Accounts | | UK bank to foreign bank or vice versa | |
| World First is the UK's leading foreign currency exchange broker, offering private individuals & companies the ability to achieve significantly better currency exchange rates with exceptional service levels. With headquarters in London and offices in Australia & New Zealand. World First was the first foreign exchange broker FSA authorised to offer 'currency options' (hedging strategies). The minimum transfer amount is £5000. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Online Trading Hedging Service Forward Contracts Regular Payments Currency Converter | |||||||||
International Foreign Exchange | 0.9% | 0.1-0.9% based on volume | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £1000 | 50 Accounts | | UK bank to foreign bank or vice versa | |
| International Foreign Exchange (IFX) is a leading FSA regulated currency exchange specialist providing expert and highly cost-effective FX exchange and money transfer services, helping its clients reduce the risk from currency fluctuations. Based in Mayfair, London IFX offers a proactive service working with clients to achieve the maximum rate of exchange within their timescales. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Forward Contracts Regular Payments | |||||||||
TorFX | 0.7% | Max margin from interbank 0.7% | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £250 | 68 Accounts | | TT / CHAPS / BACS | |
| Leaders in Foreign Exchange "Our company's mission is to provide outstanding currency exchange rates, expert guidance and a simple, friendly service that people will want to recommend to others." TorFX is one of the UK's leading foreign currency brokers, providing individuals and companies with money saving FX services. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Forward Contracts Regular Payments | |||||||||
Currency Solutions | 0.9% | 0.1–0.9% depending on volume & ccy pairing | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £1000 | 40 Accounts | | BACS, CHAPS, WIRE, DEBIT CARD | |
| Currency Solutions are a leading foreign exchange specialist, offering vastly superior rates of foreign currency exchange to the banks with free registration, free transfers and free rate monitoring. Currency Solutions offer a high level of personal service by ensuring that all clients deal with one personal foreign currency broker for all quotes, advice and transfers. With fast and secure international payments, the process couldn’t be more simple, saving you the most money and time possible. Currency Solutions use segregated client accounts, are authorised by the FSA and regulated by HMRC. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Forward Contracts Regular Payments Currency Converter | |||||||||
Smart Currency Exchange | 1% | 0.1% - 1% based on the amount, type of contract | Yes | Yes | £0.00 | £500 | 27 Accounts |  | UK Bank to Foreign Bank or anything else | |
| Smart is the only UK foreign currency exchange that doesn't pay traders any commission. Smart is therefore able to offer good customer service, avoid a conflict of interest, and give bank-beating foreign exchange rates to clients. Smart has been in business for 5 years and have gone from strength to strength delivering excellent service, minimising hassle from money transfers and currency fluctuations; and using currency strategies that banks won't tell you about to save you even more. DETAIL INFORMATION >> | Forward Contracts Regular Payments | |||||||||
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