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Buying overseas can be daunting

Making the payment doesn't have to be.

Buying property abroad? Use a foreign currency service you can rely on.

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You have found your dream home and have agreed a price. Now you are dealing with an assortment of people - from property agents and developers to builders and lawyers - and a pile of paperwork, possibly all of it in a foreign language. The last thing you need to worry about is buying the foreign currency to pay for your new overseas property.
Plus, with exchange rates constantly changing and the global foreign exchange markets seemingly a world away, where do you start?
Talk to Personal FX.

Buying foreign currency made easy

We simplify the mysteries of the foreign exchange world. Our aim is to help make your property buying experience smooth, seamless and hassle-free.
When you are buying property abroad, timing can be critical. We will work with you to make sure you are buying the foreign currency for your purchase at the right time and in the right way. So, You will receive value for money and the reassurance that your funds will arrive securely and on time.
You’ll have enough to think about without worrying about whether the Dollar or Euro has gone up or down a fraction against the pound while you have been asleep. With Personal FX, you will be assigned a Dealer who will help steer you through the process and discuss with you the best type of foreign currency transaction for your needs.

Foreign currency for your overseas mortgage

If you’ve taken out an overseas mortgage to pay for your new home abroad, we can help you make the payments easily.
Set up a Regular Payment Plan with us and we’ll exchange your currency and make the monthly mortgage payment automatically. You can then sit back, relax and enjoy your new home.

The Process of Buying Foreign Currency

  • Open a trading facility with us - there is no cost or obligation involved in doing so.
  • Discuss your requirements and timescales with a dedicated Currency Consultant.
  • From our recommendations, agree an exchange rate and the right transaction type for you.
  • Immediate confirmation of what we have agreed will be sent to you via email.
  • Transfer your funds to our segregated client account.
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  • Receive your funds in the designated account and currency.
  • Complimentary confirmation of your payment will be sent to you via email.

Top Tips for buying foreign currency

  • Start to understand the foreign currency you are buying or selling.
  • Register with a specialist foreign exchange company, such as Personal FX, early in the process. It's free and you’re under no obligation to use us.
  • Ensure you have the right money and that it’s easily transferable for when you’re ready to make your payment or transfer.
  • If you have a specific budget in terms of the currency or the sterling amount, tell us in advance so we can plan to meet your need.
  • If you want the money changed and transferred to you ahead of paying an agent, developer or solicitor for example, consider opening your own separate overseas currency account.
  • For ongoing regular transfers, such as overseas mortgage payments, consider setting up a Regular Payment Plan to make things easier and less time-consuming.
Foreign exchange conversion
  CHF CHF CHF CHF
1 CHF= - 0.6400 0.7600 0.9800
1 GBP= 1.5731 - 1.2000 1.5500
1 EUR= 1.3118 0.8341 - 1.2900
1 USD= 1.0174 1.5460 1.2893 -
Delivered by currencyrate.com | Indicative rates only

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5th Floor, 62 Cornhill
London, EC3V 3NH
United Kingdom
Freephone: 0800 731 2778
Fax: +44 (0)20 7743 7030
Email: info@personal-fx.co.uk

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