Foreign Exchange
Bespoke FX Solutions for Corporate and Private Clients
Whether you're handling global payroll, purchasing property abroad, or sending money internationally, you require a trusted currency exchange partner.
Corporate Clients
By taking the time to understand our clients’ specific objectives and priorities, we minimise the effects of currency fluctuations on their bottom line. Our expertise support businesses in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
• Paying international suppliers
• International expansion
• Mergers and acquisitions
Private Clients
Transferring large amounts of money overseas can be an intimidating process. Seemingly small fluctuations in foreign exchange rates can dramatically impact the amount you pay. Our expert consultants can support you with:
• Buying or selling a property abroad
• Transferring funds across borders
• Moving pensions or savings internationally
FX Products
Spot Contract
Exchange currencies at a set rate for immediate delivery
Forward Contract
Agree to exchange currencies at a set rate on a future date, mitigating currency fluctuation risk
*Offered where the trade is to facilitate the purchase of identifiable goods or services. This service may not be available in your country
Limit Order
Set a specific price at which to sell a currency
Stop-Loss Order
Automatically sell a currency if its price falls to a specified level, aiming to limit potential losses
Purchase example
The rates shown below are for illustrative purposes only, and are not indicative of live rates.
Receive supplier invoice
After placing an order with an international supplier, you've received your final quote from them, and an invoice has been shared amounting to
Set aside budget to pay invoice
At the time of placing the order, £1 will get you $1.27, meaning the amount you need to pay to fulfil the invoice of $3,000,000 is
**excluding applicable fees and charges
Currency volatility impact
The following day, new trade tariffs are announced and the rate falls. £1 will now get you $1.24. This drop means the cost of paying your total $3,000,000 invoice will now be
Secure your rate and avoid surprises
Working with a dedicated FX Broker can ensure you lock in a rate so you know what you're paying. Seemingly small fluctuations in currency markets can have significant financial implications. In the illustration example, working with a trusted FX broker like IFX Payments at the start of your purchase journey and locking in a specific rate with a forward contract could save you up to
Establish your budget
Before starting the search for a new property overseas, it's important to first set a budget. For the purposes of this example the budget for the property is
Agree price with seller
After viewing several properties, you find one that sits right at the top of your budget. You agree to purchase the property for €500,000. At the time of the purchase £1 will buy you €1.19. Therefore, in order to get to the required €500,000 you will need to spend
**excluding applicable fees and charges
Completion and exchange of funds
When you come to complete the deal, you discover the exchange rate has dropped, with markets reacting to an economic data release from the UK which shows a significant drop in GDP. £1 will now only buy you €1.13, meaning the property would now cost you
Secure your rate and avoid surprises
Working with a dedicated FX Broker can ensure you lock in a rate so you know what you're paying. Seemingly small fluctuations in currency markets can have significant financial implications. In the illustration example, working with a trusted FX broker like IFX Payments at the start of your purchase journey and locking in a specific rate with a forward contract could save you up to