International money transfers made simple
Send currency across the world with no transfer fees.
Send currency across the world with no transfer fees.
Transfer provider of the year 2023
Experts in currency
£10bn transferred each year
Transfers to 120+ countries
Exchange rates move thousands of times a day, so timing is everything. With Currencies Direct, you’ll have access to a personal account manager – a currency expert who can help you decide when and how to make your transfer.
We’ll keep you up to date with the latest market movements, and help you pick the best service for your requirements. With great rates and no transfer fees, we’ll help you get more for your money.
If you set a rate alert, you’ll receive an instant notification when the market moves to your target rate.
Target an exchange rate higher than the current level. Your transfer will trigger automatically when the rate is hit.
Fix the exchange rate in advance and protect your future transfer from negative market movements.
Once you’ve bought currency at your target rate, you can hold it in our digital wallets until you need it.
Sending money abroad should be simple. With us it is.
Over the phone, or register online and one of our dedicated account manager will call you to help you with the rest.
We'll help you pick the right time to move your money so you secure a great rate.
Via bank transfer, debit card or your wallet balance.
We'll get the currency where it needs to be swiftly and securely.
Send money to 120 countries in 40+ currencies.
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
Spain
France
Italy
South Africa
Germany
Ireland
Portugal
Sweden
United Arab Emirates
Pound sterling
Euro
US dollar
Canadian dollar
Australian dollar
New Zealand dollar
Japanese yen
South African rand
UAE dirham
Norwegian krone
Swedish krona
Danish krone
Create an account in minutes and enjoy simpler international transfers.
If you're moving large amounts of money – to buy a property abroad, treat yourself to something special or make an overseas investment – our currency experts and specialist services can help you transfer at the right time and get the best rate.
Buying property
Buying a dream property abroad can seem complicated, but making your money go further is simple with tailored services, guidance and support.
Selling property
If you’re selling an overseas property and need to transfer the proceeds, we can help you secure a strong exchange rate and get more from your money.
Luxury goods
Treating yourself to something special, like an imported car or artwork from overseas? Even if you’re splashing out, you can still save on your currency transfers.
Foreign investments
Protect your investments from currency volatility with our specialist services, such as fixing an exchange rate, paired with expert support and personal account management.
If you're studying, working, or living overseas you may need to transfer currency on a regular basis. We make the process simple and speedy – and help you make savings too.
Working abroad
Whether you’re transferring salary payments or need to cover living expenses overseas, spending and sending money abroad is seamless with Currencies Direct.
Transfers over R11m
While transfers over R11m aren’t a standard allowance, it is possible if you have everything in order, and with the help of our team it can be submitted and approved within a couple of months.
Emigration
Tick one thing off your moving checklist and organise your currency transfers early on – we’ll monitor the markets for you, helping you secure the best exchange rate.
Schooling
From paying international school fees to spending like a local when studying abroad, explore our best-in-class currency services.
With 24/7 customer service on hand if you need help.
All the features you’d expect – and more. Sign up in a few minutes and make a transfer today.
Spend seamlessly in over 200 countries with our multi-currency card.
This depends on where you’re sending the funds and when you get your money to us.
Generally, we can send money to Europe on the day you book your deal.
It then takes between 24-48 hours to arrive.
For a more accurate estimate for the currency you’re sending, see our currency guides.
Yes, if you’re named on the account.
Yes.
We’ll send you a confirmation email as soon as we have sent the currency to the recipient’s account.
Transfers using our website or app
Transfers in person or by phone
£50 for you, £50 for your friends when you refer them to Currencies Direct.
*Mastercard is a registered trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Cards provided to EEA residents are issued by Transact Payments Malta Limited and cards provided to UK residents are issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licences by Mastercard International. Transact Payments Malta Limited is duly authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority as a Financial Institution under the Financial Institution Act 1994. Registration number C 91879. Transact Payments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. In the UK electronic money is issued by Currencies Direct Ltd which is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FRN: 900669). In the EU electronic money is issued by Currencies Direct Spain, E.D.E., S.L. which is authorised by the Bank of Spain as an Electronic Money Institution under Law 21/2011 of 26 July and Royal Decree 778/2012 of 4 May (Registration No: 6716).
