Need to send money abroad? International Money Transfer Options:
Are you moving abroad, or making a purchase overseas?
If you need to make an foreign currency payment of more than £3000, then a foreign exchange specialist will help save you money. We have collated information on the major providers, and our comparisons below will help you find the best provider for you.
If you need money for a holiday, or for smaller payments please visit our currency as cash pages.
Where to start with sending money overseas and international money transfers…
At Travel Money.org we recommend using a foreign exchange specialist for larger currency exchanges.
- These providers specialise in currency exchange so can offer a range of products to help protect you from currency fluctuations, or arrange regular payments. For a full explanation of products please visit our money transfer FAQs page.
- Foreign exchange specialists can also give you much better exchange rates than a bank, as they have lower overheads and specialise in currency exchange.
Select a broker from the list below, click on ‘Apply Now’ and they will be happy to discuss the rates, fees and timeframe of your transfer.
Money Transfer FAQs
Have some questions about sending money abroad? Our extensive FAQs will explain:
- The advantages of foreign exchange specialists vs banks.
- What products are available to you.
- What to look out for when choosing a provider.
Read more...
Which product is best for you?
- Our travel money advice can help
- As a general rule, if you need to change more than £3000 in foreign currency then an international money transfer is right for you.
- If you need less than £3000 in foreign currency, currency as cash or foreign exchange currency cards are the best option.
| PROVIDERS | FX Margin | Minimum Transfer | Fees | Available 24 hours? | Global coverage? | Dedicated account manager? | FSA Regulated | Transfer time for major ccy's | Transfer time for minor ccy's | APPLY NOW |
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1st Contact
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0.1% - 1% | £1 | First transfer free | 24 hour online access | Yes | No | Yes | Up to 3 days | Up to 3 days |
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0.1-0.9% | £1,000 | £10 | Mon-Fri business hours with 24 hour trading available. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same day | 1 day |
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Voltrex Foreign Exchange
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0.2% - 0.9% | £100.00 Online, £1,000.00 By Phone | Free if over £5,000.00 | 24 online access Phone service Mon - Fri during office hours | Online access means you can log on anywhere in the world. The head office is located in London. | Yes | Yes | Same day | up to 3 days |
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Currencies Direct 
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0.2-1% | £150 | £0 | Mon- Fri 8am-7pm | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same day | up to 5 days |
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Moneycorp 
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1% based on volume | £1,000 | £0 | 24 hours | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same day | up to 2 days |
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TorFX
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0.1-0.7% | £250 | £0 | Mon - Friday 8am - 7.30pm / Saturday 9am - 2pm | No | Yes | Yes (no:517320) | Same day | up to 5 days |
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UK Forex Money Transfer
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0.5-1% | £1000 | £0 | 24 hour support and trading | Yes | Yes | ASIC regulated | up to 3 days | up to 4 days |
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Ebury Partners
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0.1-0.8% | £1,000 | £0 if above £5,000 | 24 hours | Yes | Yes | Yes and Authorized | Same day | Up to 3 days |
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World First Foreign Exchange
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0.1-0.7% | £250 | £0 | 24 hours | Yes | Yes | Yes | Same day | up to 4 days |
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Foreign Currency Direct
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0.1% - 0.9% | £200 | £15 under £50,000 | 8:30 - 18:00 Mon-Thur / 8:30 - 17:00 Fri | UK HQ | Yes, Steve Eakins | Yes | Same day | Same day |
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Halo Financial 
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0.1-0.7% | £1000 | £0 | 24 hours | Yes | Yes | Yes (no. 528727) | Same day | up to 2 days |
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Tranzfers
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1-1.5% | £50 | £7 | 24 hour | Yes | Yes | ASIC regulated | up to 3 days | up to 4 days |
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