International money transfer / Foreign Payments
If you wish to transfer large sums of 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 | £ 25.00 - 40.00 | £ 25.00 - 40.00 |
| Natwest | £ 30.00 | £ 30.00 |
| HSBC | £ 17.00 - 30.00 | £ 17.00 - 30.00 |
| Lloyds | £ 28.00 | £ 28.00 |
| Co-operative Bank | £ 17.00 - £ 35.00 | £ 17.00 - £ 35.00 |
| Santander | £ 25.00 | £ 25.00 |
| Halifax | £ 19.50 | £ 19.50 |
| *the above rate comparison information is as of the 16th of May 2013. | ||
MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL MONEY TRANSFER (2 METHODS)
- Click here to submit your order using our online form OR
- Please download our international money transfer form and client registration form complete and forward with the following documents.
- Copy of your Passport or full UK photo driving licence. However we reserve the right to insist on 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 of a large transaction 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.
Payments for Foreign Currency at Branch
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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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) if you are unable to visit our branches
You can also pay by cash, debit or credit cards at our branches in person.
Please do not pay cash directly into our account, as there would be an additional charge of 2.00%.
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
Important Notice:
- Please note that if you are paying by debit card there is no charge from us.
- Kindly click customer notification for payment terms and necessary supporting documents.
Note: Please be advised that we are governed by the Data Protection Act 1998, as such the confidentiality of your supporting documents 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 7183 4197 or 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








