Buying home - how did you move your money?
#1
Buying home - how did you move your money?
Hi guys
we are in the process of selling our home in the UK and buying one here. What is the cheapest way to transfer money so that we don't lose thousands in bank fees? Can anyone recommend a method?
thanks
we are in the process of selling our home in the UK and buying one here. What is the cheapest way to transfer money so that we don't lose thousands in bank fees? Can anyone recommend a method?
thanks
#2
Re: Buying home - how did you move your money?
We used OzForez /Tranzfers for most of our money, and I still use OzForex monthly to bring my pension out. They are very good, and helpful if things go awry - which they do occasionally!
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Re: Buying home - how did you move your money?
I used HSBC UK to HSBC Aus, and it cost me a £10.00 fee
It arrived in the Aus account the day after it was debited to the UK account, and I got 2.795 FX rate. The interbank rate on the day averaged 2.8099
So the bank charged 0.53% on the FX rate (£1,490 profit for each £100,000)
That would be the same as todays interbank rate of 1.7979, but actually getting 1.7884.
It arrived in the Aus account the day after it was debited to the UK account, and I got 2.795 FX rate. The interbank rate on the day averaged 2.8099
So the bank charged 0.53% on the FX rate (£1,490 profit for each £100,000)
That would be the same as todays interbank rate of 1.7979, but actually getting 1.7884.
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Re: Buying home - how did you move your money?
I am Chris Minehan and I work at Ozforex. My advice would be to check a few services and see what rates you are offered. Ozforex will generally save you up to 1% from traditional bank services, because this is a high value transaction we can put you on a prefered pricing level, which will save you even more money.
Chris
Marketing Manager
OzForex
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#5
Re: Buying home - how did you move your money?
Hi iolande
I am Chris Minehan and I work at Ozforex. My advice would be to check a few services and see what rates you are offered. Ozforex will generally save you up to 1% from traditional bank services, because this is a high value transaction we can put you on a prefered pricing level, which will save you even more money.
Chris
Marketing Manager
OzForex
I am Chris Minehan and I work at Ozforex. My advice would be to check a few services and see what rates you are offered. Ozforex will generally save you up to 1% from traditional bank services, because this is a high value transaction we can put you on a prefered pricing level, which will save you even more money.
Chris
Marketing Manager
OzForex
#6
Re: Buying home - how did you move your money?
I used Ozforex too. I've used them a number of times. Great rates, great service.