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World First Foreign Exchange
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Why use World First for Foreign Exchange?
If you are buying property abroad, you will have to pay for the property in the currency of the country you are buying in. World First will convert sterling (or your domestic currency) into that foreign currency and make the international payment to the overseas bank account you have nominated. Alternatively, if you are selling your overseas property, we can help with the foreign exchange to repatriate the sale proceeds back to your domestic currency.
We will guarantee to give you:
• Unbeatable exchange rates for your currency transfer. We offer a best exchange rate Guarantee more info
• An exceptional level of service.
• The fastest available international payments.
World First is the UK 's leading foreign exchange and international payments provider. Our service is fast, friendly and commission-free. We can transact with clients from any country and transfer funds between virtually all currencies by priority same-day SWIFT transfer. For example: We can help you convert sterling into euros, or dollars into pounds.
World First also offers "Forward Contracts" which enable you to fix the sterling cost of your property up to a year before payment is due and thus avoid currency fluctuations. This is ideal for payment of the balance of your property purchase which is usually required a few months after the initial deposit.
Please call us on 0800 783 6022 (or +44 (0)20 7801 9080) to speak to a member of our Overseas Property Foreign Exchange team. You will be assigned a friendly and professional consultant who will work with you on every step of the transaction. Alternatively, you can read about the process here
click hereRegular Currency Transfers & International Payments
Are you living abroad but receiving a UK pension, paying for an overseas mortgage or working abroad and transferring your salary?
If so, you will have to convert sterling (or your domestic currency) into the currency of your overseas bank account. World First will convert your funds into the foreign currency you require and make the international payment to the overseas bank account you have nominated. For example: We can help you convert your sterling pension and send it to your French euro account, or convert your dollar salary and pay it back to your sterling account.
We will guarantee to give you:
• Great exchange rates for your currency transfer.
• An exceptional level of service.
• Free payments to Europe , £10 to the rest of the World.
World First also offers the option of fixing the exchange rate for all of your payments from 6 months up to 2 years thus avoiding any currency fluctuations.
The Currency Exchange Process
World First has made the currency exchange process as fast and as easy possible. There are just 3 steps from start to finish:
Registration - Transaction - Payment
- 1. Open an Account with World First click here This can usually be done within minutes of receiving your documents. It's free and there is no obligation to transact with us.
- 2. Contact World First to discuss your currency requirements. You will be assigned an experienced personal consultant. They will work with you on every step of the transaction to help convert your currency - from your first call through to the completion of all payments. When you are ready to transact, we will agree an exchange rate with you and send you a Transaction Confirmation.
- 3. You can instruct your bank to make a standing order to us on a set day each month or we can set-up a direct debit. We'll then convert your funds each month and send the currency to your designated bank account. Your funds will arrive 1 to 4 days after we receive your money depending on which country you are in. Once you have set-up the standing order and booked your regular payments, the process is totally automated.
Please contact our Regular Transfers team on 020 7801 9080 to discuss your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I set-up a standing order from outside the country?
Most online and telephone banking systems now allow you to set-up a standing order online. If you are unable to set-up a standing order, we can take your funds by direct debit.
Can I pay weekly, bi-monthly or quarterly?
Yes - you can pay with any regularity up to quarterly but the minimum number of transfers is 6 (for weekly or monthly transfers) and 4 (for quarterly transfers).
Can I pay to more than one account?
Yes - but the charge of £10 is per outgoing payment. For payments to Europe , the first payment is free and subsequent payments within one transaction are £10.
I need to pay a fixed currency amount per month, how do I know how much to send you each month?
You will need to use Option 2 and fix the rate in advance.
You will then send us a set amount per month and we will send on a fixed currency amount.
How do I send my money to you?
You will need to do this by bank transfer, standing order or direct debit. This should ensure there are no charges (or minimal charges) for you to send your funds to us. We cannot accept cash, cheques or drafts for regular payments.
Please call us on 0800 783 6022 (or +44 (0)20 7801 9080) to speak to a member of our Overseas Property Foreign Exchange team. You will be assigned a friendly and professional consultant who will work with you on every step of the transaction.
Alternatively, you can read about it here