Contact Us

Phone

+44 (0)1548 857009


Address

Britton House, Fore Street, Kingsbridge, Devon. TQ7 1NY


Email

info@southwestfx.co.uk

"He ensured that we were happy with the exchange rate before the final transaction when the money was put into our English account. It was important to us to have the personal touch and we had that with Tim. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone else needing his expertise."


Denise – Newton Abbot

FX international payment services for private clients

We empower private individuals with the ability to make foreign currency payments at a far more favourable rate than their bank or other foreign exchange companies are willing to offer.


Whatever your international money transfer or payment is for, SWFX has the experience to offer every possible advantage when buying or selling currency. We fully understand your exposure to the ever-fluctuating currency market and make sure you are set up to pay and receive funds as competitively and efficiently as possible.


We help hundreds of individuals move their money quickly and safely around the world every year. Whether you are buying or selling a property abroad, making an overseas investment, booking a holiday, converting a pension or salary, emigrating, etc., we are here to help you.


We will always save you money as we always offer rates of exchange which will be far more competitive than using your bank or other service provider. Whether you are making a one-off, regular or urgent payment, we have the expertise and knowledge to ensure you get the service you expect to complete your transaction.


Benefits of FX services from SWFX for private clients


Personal, one-to-one service 


You will find the experience of dealing with SWFX will be very different from dealing with your bank or large foreign exchange companies. We can guarantee that you will receive the best care - no more impersonal lack of service. You will have an account manager who you can reach by phone or email. 


We know banks are impersonal, difficult to deal with, bad communicators and sometimes lack specific knowledge. We are experts in the foreign exchange field and take the time to ensure you have a full understanding of the different contracts available to you.


Spending less on international money transfers


We will always save you money as we always offer rates of exchange which will be far more competitive than using your bank or other service provider. We can buy foreign currency at the same market rate as banks and other service providers, but generally take less profit for ourselves. We can give you a far more competitive FX money exchange rate to help you save money. 


We make sure you have a full understanding of the currency market, and all fees and costs are agreed before any registration takes place.


Range of currency contracts to suit your needs


There are a range of foreign exchange services and contracts that are available to private clients. As part of our one-to-one service, we will explain the options available to you and which is most suitable one for you needs. 


Your options range start with a spot contract whereby you take the live market rate on the day at that specific time. These are usually used when you need to make a quick international payment. A forward contract enables you to secure a rate today in readiness for a transfer in the future. Your forward contract rate can be secured for up to two years in the future. 


We can also offer limit orders, which allows you to choose an exchange rate and book that rate for the market to automatically buy for you if the exchange rate reaches that particular level. While a stop-loss allows you to put an order in the market to buy if the exchange rate goes down to a particular level. 



Private client foreign exchange broker services 


Buying a property overseas


The major factor when deciding to purchase a property overseas is what exchange rate you can achieve to make your pound stretch further. We have worked with many private individuals to help them fulfil their dream of buying an overseas property. We can help you fix the price of your property for a completion date in the future.


Boat, plane or vehicle purchase


Just as securing the best exchange rate for your overseas property will give you the best price, the same theory can be applied when you buy a boat, plane or vehicle overseas too. The better the exchange rate, the less you will have to pay. 


Overseas investments and other payments


If you are making payments or investments overseas, you need to consider the impact of the fluctuations of the foreign currency market. You may be paying school fees or booking a holiday. Or you may be paying a mortgage or topping up a bank account held in a different country. Talk to us, as we know we can save you money.


How our private client service works 


We will discuss your requirements with you, plan the best way forward and explain how the process works. We will open a dealing account for you. This is free and easy to do and once done still does not obligate you to trade with us. 


When you are ready to make your transaction, we will buy your required currency, which will be purchased at an agreed rate. This will be purchased with either a spot or forward contract. You must then wire transfer the funds to pay for the purchased currency, either online, via telephone banking or in branch, and once we receive your funds, we send your purchased currency to its required destination.


We will email you a payment confirmation to let you know your funds have been sent to the beneficiary. Throughout this whole process communication is vital and that is why we offer, night or day, the ability to speak to us about your ongoing deals.


This whole process will take no longer than a day or so. It will depend on how fast you can get your funds to us and what currency we are sending out. If you are buying or selling sterling, euros or dollars then the funds can be sent out and received the same day, but other currencies may take a little longer. With good planning, we can ensure you get your required funds to their destination when required.



Need a quote?


Please call us on 01548 857009 for a quick chat, so we can properly access what you need to give you an accurate quote for buying or selling any currency. Alternatively, please fill in this form and we will call you back.

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