At Foreign Currency Direct plc we help clients buy foreign currency as simply and as cost effectively as possible. Since 2000 we have helped over 50,000 clients buy foreign currency and send money abroad. These clients range from people following their dream of buying a home abroad, emigrating to a new life overseas to businesses who need to pay invoices in a foreign currency.
Why buy foreign currency through us?
Save Money
We pride ourselves on the highly competitive exchange rates we offer our clients, saving them money compared to the high street banks. The reason for this is that we deal in large volumes.
What you gain from our foreign exchange rate is yours to spend - there are no hidden fees and we don't charge commission.
Save Time
Sending money abroad is quick and simple, your personal currency broker will do the leg-work.
Once you agree the exchange rate, send us the destination bank account details and transfer the funds into our client account, we transfer the money.
Deal with the Currency Experts
You will be allocated a personal currency broker who will take you through the whole process from start to finish and keep you updated with market news and information.
If you have any questions at any time they will be on hand to help, answering all your queries in plain English.
Stay Secure
The security of all our clients’ money is our top priority. Your funds are separated from our own funds and kept in client bank accounts held with Lloyds Bank Plc.
We are also authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Firm Reference Number 902022).
Buy foreign currency
We offer a wide range of currencies, you can buy Pounds, Euros, US Dollars, Australian Dollars, New Zealand Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Swiss Francs and many more. Click on the flags below to learn more about buying specific foreign currencies.
Your money, in safe hands
We provide a secure, efficient, and personal service for those who need to buy foreign currency and send money abroad.
Our team of currency brokers work hard to ensure you get highly competitive currency exchange rates. If you’re planning on purchasing a foreign property, making an international investment, or sending money to friends or family abroad, you can rest assured that our foreign exchange service is the secure, cost effective choice. We treat the security of all our clients’ funds with paramount importance.
- We are authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (Firm Reference Number 902022).
- We are an execution-only foreign currency exchange service and never speculate on market movements.
- Your money is held within client bank accounts with Lloyds Bank Plc and are separate from our own funds.
Your contract options
Spot Contract
When you need your foreign currency transmitted fast and at the current rate.
Forward Contract
When you want to set a fixed exchange rate for when you need your currency - up to 1 year.
Limit Order
When you have a target exchange rate you want to reach and timing isn’t important.
Stop Loss
When you don’t want to trade below an certain exchange rate and timing isn’t crucial.
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B. Pyle
UK
Very straightforward, no hidden charges together with the best exchange rates. Excellent service. Highly recommended.
R. O’Sullivan
Ireland
Best exchange rates ever and excellent service.
G. Nye
UK
Very professional and personal service. Gave me a better deal than Transferwise and HiFx
R. Futcher
UK
I have always had prompt and helpful service from FCD. The transfer system can be relied on and you get a much better exchange rate than banks, with a small transfer fee. You feel that you are getting a personal service.
T. Clarkson
Australia
Super efficient, very knowledgable, responsive, friendly and the best rates I could find.
I. MacDonald
Ireland
The advice you gave me saved me 6500 pounds as currency rate was fixed by deposit on our house move.
R. Baker
Transactions are easy to do and the exchange rate is far better than anyone else gives. Great service, glad I found them!!