cruisey

Hi,

We're planning to use HIFX to transfer our money to Oz (sterling to dollars) in April this year. Has anyone used them at all? I'd love to here what you think of them (probably being over paranoid, but it's our life savings).

C.

Wol

Sent you a Privaate Message. Regards.

TraceyW

we're considering using them too. Our agent reckons they're very reliable and they sound professional enough but like you, we are concerned thay they will be handling every financial transaction for us. So any experiences I too would love to hear about.

owieb

We've used them for all our transactions. They have been very good. The process is quick and easy and it's good fun to do a bit of haggling on rates etc.

I'm not really sure how they compare (rate wise) to other companies, but everything can be done over the phone and via email and the money arrives in a few days.

Their rates are certainly better than any bank rates, obviously it's dependant on how much you are bringing over, but we even use them for small amounts.

I'd be interested to know what other people have thought of them and how they compare.

IMO I'd highly recommend them.

cookies

We used them twice before arriving here and their service was excelent. I cannot comment on how competitive they were as I didn't do too much resarch, but their margin was at leat 2 cents in the pound below what the market was saying.

We still have most of our funds in the UK - good to see their was a good rise in the market last night. We are still biding our time and I will do more research next time in deciding how I will get my sterling out here.

Steve

St George Six

We used their services twice and will use them again, they were great.

cheers Kev.

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Kev

Have you used them from Australia, or were your dealings with them from UK? Just thinking of the time spent on the phone speaking to them and organising getting them the sterling.

Steve

Alan Collett

I believe a Sydney office is due to open imminently ...

Best regards.

cruisey

Thanks all. It's good to know people have used them and they've delivered the goods, I've always been given a good impression when speeking to them. My wife read an article in the Times not long ago about people emigrating, and the article recommended using HIFX too.

Cheers,

C.

owieb

We use them from Australia and haven't had any problems. A quick phone call to them to get the rate and the contract is sent via email. Ring the UK bank to transfer the funds and a few days later it's in the Australian account. You can do the whole thing in a few minutes!

Juls

We used them and they were very efficient the only thing we had to do was set up a Australian bank account. Hope it all goes well for you and you get a good rate of exchange.

Juls

Wol

Does anyone know if they handle regular, relatively small, payments - such as a UK pension?

My pension fund will remit funds to Oz every month (for £2 pm) but send the money as ££, leaving the Oz bank to make the exchange. Could be a bad deal.