Who is using/used who for currency exchange ??
Oct 6th 2003, 9:35 pm
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Who is using/used who for currency exchange ??
Just wondered what methods and companys any body used or will use to transfer your currency to Oz/NZ
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Oct 6th 2003, 9:53 pm
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Re: Who is using/used who for currency exchange ??
Originally posted by Stoney
Just wondered what methods and companys any body used or will use to transfer your currency to Oz/NZ
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Just wondered what methods and companys any body used or will use to transfer your currency to Oz/NZ
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Also ... just registered with tranzfers.com.
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Oct 6th 2003, 9:55 pm
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Don't know about transferring large amounts (cos I'm skint) but for anyone who only wants a way of transferring small amounts, try
www.tranzfers.com
They will move as little as £50 from $ to £ or vice versa, and its cheaper than the usual rates.
www.tranzfers.com
They will move as little as £50 from $ to £ or vice versa, and its cheaper than the usual rates.
Oct 6th 2003, 10:00 pm
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Thanks for your replies, I will check both of those out, I have been looking into using ozforex (www.ozforex.com) seem like very good rates and will transfer for $20.00.
Oct 6th 2003, 10:03 pm
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Stoney, I went to Ozforex first - they seem to be the same company as Tranzfers. I was advised by them that Forex is aimed at corporate customers, and Tranzfers at the personal end of the market.
Tranzfers charge £7 per transaction from UK to Oz, and I think its $15 from Oz to UK.
Tranzfers charge £7 per transaction from UK to Oz, and I think its $15 from Oz to UK.
Oct 6th 2003, 10:10 pm
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Hi Pollyanna,
Just checked out transfers, it seems a lot more user (idiot) friendly than ozforex and that cant be a bad thing for me!!
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Just checked out transfers, it seems a lot more user (idiot) friendly than ozforex and that cant be a bad thing for me!!
not long now
Oct 7th 2003, 6:59 am
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I used the ASB Bank (Commonwealth in Oz). Same rate as Halewood (don't take notice of there internet prices) and no problems transferrring as I telegraphed it straight to an ASB sterling account from Natwest and changed when the rate was right. No middle men to worry about. The difference on over £150K was about ninety quid.
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Oct 7th 2003, 8:45 am
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We are using LloydsTSB we were a little concerned from a previous post as what happens if these forex company goes under with your money.
It is costing £40 for the transaction but the rates are as favourable through commercial banking
It is costing £40 for the transaction but the rates are as favourable through commercial banking
Oct 7th 2003, 8:50 am
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Hi,
We are using Fist Direct and it's a £10 flat fee to transfer any amount.
Em.
We are using Fist Direct and it's a £10 flat fee to transfer any amount.
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Oct 7th 2003, 9:06 am
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My problem is that I need to transfer small amounts back to the UK every month, and to use the big banks is uneconomic for that. First Direct wouldn't open an account for me - got loads of stuff of me like pay slips, refused to open me one, and then lost all my papers! Not overly impressed!
Oct 7th 2003, 10:00 am
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Originally posted by Stoney
Hi Pollyanna,
Just checked out transfers, it seems a lot more user (idiot) friendly than ozforex and that cant be a bad thing for me!!
not long now
Hi Pollyanna,
Just checked out transfers, it seems a lot more user (idiot) friendly than ozforex and that cant be a bad thing for me!!
not long now
Not sure , but i have checked out a quote any they gave me a different exchange rate 2.40. while "OANDA.COM" gave me 2.43 as todays rate? although it only costs £7 to transer from Tranxfers they make up for it with the differnece in exchange rate, have i read this right??
Oct 7th 2003, 10:13 am
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Don't know, is the honest answer! I'm just using them cos they were the only company I could find to do small frequent transfers with, in both directions. The exchange rate had to incidental - anything I lose on there is balanced against the ease of the transfer!
If I was talking about a lot of money, the exchange rate would obviously be more important.
If I was talking about a lot of money, the exchange rate would obviously be more important.
Oct 7th 2003, 10:23 am
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Has anyone used the ones I keep seeing pop up from time to time? Haylewood, Currencies Direct, Monerycorp etc...
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Oct 7th 2003, 1:24 pm
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Originally posted by itsasecret
Not sure , but i have checked out a quote any they gave me a different exchange rate 2.40. while "OANDA.COM" gave me 2.43 as todays rate? although it only costs £7 to transer from Tranxfers they make up for it with the differnece in exchange rate, have i read this right??
Not sure , but i have checked out a quote any they gave me a different exchange rate 2.40. while "OANDA.COM" gave me 2.43 as todays rate? although it only costs £7 to transer from Tranxfers they make up for it with the differnece in exchange rate, have i read this right??