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HiFX:
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OzForex (Incl. UKForex & Transferz same company):
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Which of these have you used?

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Old Aug 7th 2006 | 3:41 pm
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HiFX
OZForex or UKForex
or
Other

Just wondering which one you get more for your money.
Plus any experiences you hace had transfering money.

Regards,

Paul
 
Old Aug 7th 2006 | 3:55 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

Originally Posted by Rachel & Paul
HiFX
OZForex or UKForex
or
Other

Just wondering which one you get more for your money.
Plus any experiences you hace had transfering money.

Regards,

Paul

I used Ozforex, can't fault them. We rang them Monday to transfer the money over and it was in the account on Tuesday. Got a pretty good rate too.
 
Old Aug 7th 2006 | 4:01 pm
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No probs with HIFX..Although friends of ours had probs with them releasing their money
 
Old Aug 7th 2006 | 4:02 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

What happens if you've used both? (there's always one )
Tranzfers used many times and always a good service back and forth.
 
Old Aug 7th 2006 | 4:07 pm
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I nearly used Ozforex/Tranzfers, does that count?

The account was set up, I moved the money across, decided not to proceed (rate was terrible at the time), demanded the fee back as I didn't actually exchange, got it back.

I have also set up an account with Hifx - when it comes to it, whoever offers the best rate will get my dosh.
 
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We used First Direct and really pleased with their service and their rates.
 
Old Aug 7th 2006 | 4:28 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

Originally Posted by Rachel & Paul
HiFX
OZForex or UKForex
or
Other

Just wondering which one you get more for your money.
Plus any experiences you hace had transfering money.

Regards,

Paul
We used Hifx and had no problems
 
Old Aug 7th 2006 | 8:58 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

Been using Tranzfers for three years - really good service every time
 
Old Aug 7th 2006 | 9:04 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

Originally Posted by Rachel & Paul
HiFX
OZForex or UKForex
or
Other

Just wondering which one you get more for your money.
Plus any experiences you hace had transfering money.

Regards,

Paul
We registered with both but once we were ready to transfer OzForex offered us the better deal...
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Old Aug 7th 2006 | 9:08 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

Tranzfers offer the best rate but you can't lock in a rate and they charge a fee.

We're using Ozforex.
 
Old Aug 8th 2006 | 2:54 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

It looks like OzForex will get our money as the forms for HiFX have just come through today.

Thanks to everyone.

Paul
 
Old Aug 8th 2006 | 3:14 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

Tranzfers they were great
 
Old Aug 8th 2006 | 6:44 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

Originally Posted by biggy
Tranzfers they were great
So how does it work ?You have the money in your own bank (from house sale etc)Then when you are ready to transfer you use one of these companies to transfer it over to your Aussie Bank?
Sorry but I'm clueless when it comes to money.
For some reason I thought I could transfer it from Nat West to Commonwealth Bank myself ??
 
Old Aug 8th 2006 | 7:22 pm
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Default Re: Which of these have you used?

Originally Posted by Mid Lifer.
So how does it work ?You have the money in your own bank (from house sale etc)Then when you are ready to transfer you use one of these companies to transfer it over to your Aussie Bank?
Sorry but I'm clueless when it comes to money.
For some reason I thought I could transfer it from Nat West to Commonwealth Bank myself ??
Your bank can probably do it for you but you'll be given a rubbish rate. With OzForex you set up an internet account and then within the account you fill in the details of the destination bank account in Oz. Then you phone up their dealers to set up the trade and desposit money straight into their account. A few days later it arrives in your account and you are a few thousand dollars better off than you would have been with Natwest
Set it up early though as you need to fax or post them proof of identity. If you're still not sure give them a call they are really helpful on the phone.
Cheers
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Old Aug 8th 2006 | 8:45 pm
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I guess we are lucky as we have a friend who works in a bank. We will be transferring our cash fro FREE ! ! !

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