International money transfer / Foreign Payments
If you wish to purchase or transfer large sums of regular foreign currency or make foreign payments, please open an account with us as you may benefit from getting preferential rates and ensure that your transactions are effortless.
| Company / Bank | Tariffs for Express / Urgent transactions below £10,000 (as at 15/03/2010) |
Tariffs for Express / Urgent transactions above £10,000 (as at 15/03/2010) |
| Thomas Exchange Global | £ 12.50 | Free Of Charge |
| Barclays | £ 40.00 | £ 40.00 |
| Natwest | £ 27.00 | £ 27.00 |
| HSBC | £ 30.00 | £ 30.00 |
| Lloyds | £ 28.00 | £ 28.00 |
| Co-operative Bank | £ 17.00 - £ 35.00 | £ 17.00 - £ 35.00 |
| Alliance and Leicester | £ 17.50 | £ 17.50 |
| Abbey National | £ 25.00 | £ 25.00 |
| Halifax | £ 19.50 | £ 19.50 |
*the above rate comparison information are as of the 19th of February 2010.
MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER (2 METHODS)
1) Click here to submit your order using our online form OR
2) Please download our international money transfer form and client registration form complete and forward with the following documents.
- Copy of your Passport or Full Photo UK Driving License. However in we reserve the right to insist your passport as applicable
- Proof of address, such as utility bill
- Bank statement of the customer’s remitting bank where the payment is being originated to our bank account
- In the event that large sums are being exchanged, source of funds need to be demonstrated (i.e property transaction, savings, imports, exports, business transactions, invoice payment), reason for the transaction and proof of where the funds are being remitted.
Due to changes in HM Customs and Excise regulations, if you hold a UK passport and you are coming down to the Branch, then you will be required to bring the original documents with you and we will take copies.
If you are a foreign passport holder, you will have to obtain a certified copy of your passport, and bring with you the other original documents required as well as your passport to our Branch. If you are sending the documents via email or by post, please ensure that you send certified copies.
Payments for Foreign Currency at Branch
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- · We only accept electronic
payments 'BACS, CHAPS or Faster
Payments' Internet
bank transfers from your account to our account (N.B.
our account details are below).
Please do not pay cash directly into our account, as there would be an additional charge of 2.00%.
Please ensure that you do not deposit any cash into our account.
If any cheques are paid directly into our account, the corresponding order will be treated as null and void. Further no refunds will be initiated by us and you will have to request either a stop payment of the cheque from your bank or make alternate arrangements to recall the proceeds through your bank as applicable. - When you make a payment If your bank is offering Faster Payments service, we will receive your payment within 2 hours.
Payment for International Money Transfers at the branch can be made by cash, transfer into our bank account by BACS or CHAPS payment, debit or credit card. If you are paying by debit card there is no charge, but if you are paying by Visa Debit Card you might get charged by your bank, we advise that you check with your bank. If you chose to pay by credit card there is a min £3 or 1% charge for use by us, additionally your credit card company will charge you for this transaction, as it goes as a cash advance. When paying by debit or credit card you will be required to produce a form of ID such as a passport or Full UK driving license.
If the amount of the transaction is less than £ 500.00 then we will record the ID details (name of ID holder, ID number, date of birth, expiry of ID) for internal security purposes only. If the amount of the transaction is in excess of £ 500.00 (inclusive), we will be required to take a photocopy of your ID for internal security purpose only.
Note - Please be adviced that we are governed by the Data Protection Act, as such the confidentiality of your ID particulars are assured.
Please note our bank account details:
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Please ensure that International Money Transfer Forms are filled in block capital letters with all the correct information. We are not responsible for delays caused by incorrect information given or regulations related to the beneficiary bank. We are not responsible for any charges incurred by the customer from the beneficiary bank.
If you require any further details, please phone us on 020 7240 1214 to speak to a member of our team, who will be happy to assist you.
Please ensure that you read our Terms and Conditions
Please ensure that you read our document regarding International Money Transfers
Please Note: For any currency other than Euros or US Dollars, the exchange rate can be fixed ONLY if funds are received on the same day. Otherwise the rate will apply on the day we receive the funds.
International Money Transfer Orders
1 Select Currency & Amount |
2 Recipient's Bank Details |
3 Sender's Contact Details |
4 Confirmation |
Step 1 - Currency & Amount to transfer







