Your guide to buying foreign currency
Top tips for making the process easier
Things to consider when you buy and sell 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.
