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Forum: France

Dec 11th 2024, 4:03 am

Replies: 19

Currency Exchange

Views: 2,664

Posted By Macano

Re: Currency Exchange

When I first heard of them they charged zero in fees. So they are rising. Milk these low fees while you can, just wouldn't have big balances sitting with them.

Forum: France

Dec 11th 2024, 1:56 am

Replies: 19

Currency Exchange

Views: 2,664

Posted By Macano

Re: Currency Exchange

There is something hidden: their operating losses.
It is physically impossible to run a FX company on a flat Â£3 fee per transfer. You can send up to a million at just Â£3. They are burning investor...

Forum: France

Nov 28th 2024, 12:28 am

Replies: 19

Currency Exchange

Views: 2,664

Posted By Macano

Re: Currency Exchange

Guys. I am seeing talk about Atlantic Money in this thread. They offer the market rate (like Wise does) and they don't charge a fee (unlike Wise). Ask yourself, how do they make money then?! Nothing...

Forum: USA

Nov 26th 2024, 3:21 am

Replies: 12

International Uni students being told to return to the USA before Trump return.

Views: 1,543

Posted By Macano

Re: International Uni students being told to return to the USA before Trump retu

If it were me I would make sure I am back by inauguration. Trump's tariff threats at Mexico and Canada over the immigration issue show he really is going to 'go big' on day one. Very unpredictable,...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Nov 7th 2024, 2:35 am

Replies: 29

Moving money from one country to another

Views: 4,519

Posted By Macano

Re: Moving money from one country to another

The reason I ask is because I have some funds to move from accounts in Ireland and Germany to the UK (at least my wife does). She has a Revolut account, but I have been checking out the rates and...

Forum: Overseas Removals, Shipping & Storage Advice and Information from Bournes International Moves

Nov 6th 2024, 12:52 am

Replies: 4

Read Me: Money saving tip - use currency exchange savings to pay for removals

Views: 11,737

Posted By Macano

Re: Money saving tip - use currency exchange savings to pay for removals

Just an FYI, it looks like Bourne's is an affiliate of Moneycorp. Basically, they get a commission from the profits made by Moneycorp when they transfer your funds.

Forum: Philippines

Nov 6th 2024, 12:48 am

Replies: 141

The Rise and Fall of GBP

Views: 32,215

Posted By Macano

Re: The Rise and Fall of GBP

It looks like the dollar is putting the squeeze on the pound and everything else after Donald's win!

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Nov 5th 2024, 1:25 am

Replies: 29

Moving money from one country to another

Views: 4,519

Posted By Macano

Re: Moving money from one country to another

Does Wise offer forward contracts and orders for big amounts, something like a limit order, that hits when a certain rate you have specified is reached? I know small accounts don't offer this, but I...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Nov 4th 2024, 10:39 pm

Replies: 29

Moving money from one country to another

Views: 4,519

Posted By Macano

Re: Moving money from one country to another

For what it's worth, I know this is an old thread, but I would recommend looking for a company that offers advice and one-on-one support when it comes to large figures. Wise appears to be the go-to...

Forum: USA

Oct 22nd 2024, 3:09 am

Replies: 13

Worried About the Dollar

Views: 1,528

Posted By Macano

Re: Worried About the Dollar

50/50 is probably the way to go, thanks.

Forum: USA

Oct 21st 2024, 8:58 pm

Replies: 13

Worried About the Dollar

Views: 1,528

Posted By Macano

Worried About the Dollar

We are due to move to Georgia in early January from the UK.
The Dollar is getting stronger and I have read this is because there is a growing expectation Trump will win.
Do you think I should delay...

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