Your UK high street bank offers international money transfer as part of its service.
At HiFX, money transfer is our business.
Built from our experience of managing billions in
foreign exchange each year, HiFX has created a simple
online international payments service.
HiFX Online provides you with the quickest and easiest way to convert £50 – £300,000 online at the touch of a button wherever you have access to the internet and as we’re online, there’s no having to telephone your broker or stand in line at the foreign exchange counter of your local bank.
Transfer with HiFX now. For larger transfers, take advantage of the highly competitive exchange rates and personal service available via our
Telephone Transfers service.
Don’t let the banks cash in on your international money transfers.
Every month we check all main high street bank and building society exchange rates to make sure our overall price (including banking charges, exchange rates and other fees) is better.
Compare us to your bank and we are confident we will not be beaten.
The exchange rates below were obtained by independent research company DQM Group. Based on sending £10,000 into Euros. Results have been ranked by amount received (after fees, where applicable).
Last updated on 13 October 2011 at 14:00
Exchange Provider
Exchange Rate
Transfer Charges
Amount You Get
1.1412
Nil
€11,412
Live exchange rates & no hidden fees.
Debit / credit cards accepted.
VeriSign secure.
24 hour online payment tracking & account management.
1.0987
£340
3.9% transfer charge for sending from PayPal balance or bank account plus 20p for currency conversion.
Other fees may apply that are not imposed by or paid through PayPal.
Limit imposed when first open account.
Certain verification needed before limit will be lifted.
Exact exchange rate only given when confirming transaction.
1.0741
£30
Maximum of £10,000 per day online or over the phone.
£17 transfer charge when arranged online, £30 if arranged over the phone.
1.08
£27
Must hold a Natwest Current Account to use this service.
Transfer charges vary. £10 for a standard transfer taking 3 – 4 working days to £27 for an urgent transfer taking 1-2 days.
1.1029
£25
Must hold a Barclays Current Account with Telephone banking to use this service.
£25 transfer charge for priority payment (1-3 days to transfer).
Not available online.
1.1151
£17
Must hold a Lloyds Current Account to use this service.
Transfer charges vary - £35 for amounts over £5,000 and £20 for amounts under £5,000.