Guest michele'n'michael Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Hi all, does anyone know the best way to check the daily exchange rate for moving your money with a transfer company from a uk bank acct to an Oz one?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest orangegerbera2003 Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 We use a company called HIFX (Foreign Exchange Specialists | HiFX plc) - if you call them on: 01753 859 159 they will be able to give you some good rates. I found them really efficient and our money transferred within a day from them. Banks don't give as good rates as companies which specialise in foreign exchange (such as HIFX). I did a lot of research into various companies (as one need to feel one can trust them) and I read a lot about HIFX, which transfers millions of pounds a day around the world. I have noticed that Ozforex is advertising a lot on Pomsinoz, and this website gives you current interbank rates: Oz Forex Foreign Exchange - Interbank Rate Snapshot. The rates you may receive are slightly less than this, but at least it gives you an idea on how the exchange rates are going. I haven't used Oxforex to transfer money, so don't know what they can offer. Hope this helps! All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michele'n'michael Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 thanx for that!! Its a great help Michele xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HPRYCE Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 We used Ozforex and were very happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AndyJo&Lewis Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hi, The Oz Forex Snap shop is pretty good but for real time exchange rates and the ability to view the exchange rates over longer time frames go to aussiemove.com and click on the link on the home page. Altering the time scales can be useful because you might be able to spot trends in fluctuations between the aussie dollar and the pound, although it is difficult to predict either way. :daydreaming: Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michele'n'michael Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi, The Oz Forex Snap shop is pretty good but for real time exchange rates and the ability to view the exchange rates over longer time frames go to aussiemove.com and click on the link on the home page. Altering the time scales can be useful because you might be able to spot trends in fluctuations between the aussie dollar and the pound, although it is difficult to predict either way. :daydreaming: Andy Sooooooooo,,, has anyone got a time machine or magic wand cos I feel really down that a month before we go to Oz the rates go gazump & I want to see if they're gonna improve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AndyJo&Lewis Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I think that Paul Daniels has retired.................you could ask him! :biglaugh: HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michele'n'michael Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I think that Paul Daniels has retired.................you could ask him!:biglaugh: HTH Huh he was rubbish anyway!! I'm off to see the Wizard of Oz!!! lol:biglaugh::biglaugh::biglaugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest English Oak Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I have an amount to transfer just above the 3k uk With forex But just caught an article in todays Australian 22.2.08 regarding The nations banking regulator has ramped up scrutiny of banks and insurance providers, as the credit crisis spreads through global markets Thay are saying there remains DOUBT that there losses offshore have been fully identified and made transparent to investors Chairman of the national banking regulator has WARNED all banks in Australia to ensure the value of there assets are realistic and he wants to know HOW thay are going to finance themselfs this year Well it makes intresting reading if one goes belly up like one one bank did in South Australia pyramid not so long ago it could put A$ in a bit of freefall 90%of thread has been taken from an article from the Australian it is an opinion only and not for disection with a fine tooth comb by other members Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AndyJo&Lewis Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Very interesting, thanks English Oak. From the sounds of it then there is alot of uncertainty within the banking sector and god knows whats gonna happen! I am going to hold on to my money for a while and see what happens, that is my personal opinion........touch wood. :unsure: Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smartline Home Lending Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 HIFX - I refer my customers to them and they have all been very happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longland Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I used to use the Exchange Business quite regularly when we had property in Florida, I went through a few companies before finding this company, they were extremely easy to deal with and got great rates Foreign Currency Exchange, today’s best exchange rate - Xchangebusiness we are reluctant to send our UK funds across at the moment until the pound strengthens against the dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest michele'n'michael Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Well how typical is this. Phoned UKforex to place a " limit order" ie; a lockin a deal for $213 to the £ as I can only see the ££ getting weaker & the rate hit the 213 half a hour before I'd phoned!!! Arhhhh!!! Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roger ramjet Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Bloomberg.com is a good site for finding out what the spot rate is. There is a 15 minute delay on the feed so it's not a bad indication of the real time fx rate. The 1st contact site is also good (www.1stcontact.com). Money brokers such as HIFX and ozforex and 1st contact quote rates. Banks will also quote rates for large value transfers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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