We’ve been moving money globally since 1998
We grew from an idea that there had to be a better, fairer way to move money around the world.
That was over 25 years ago, OFX has now grown into a global business with 8 office locations and ~700 staff.
Our easy and secure platform lets you make and take payments online, via our mobile app or over the phone.
Our story
Founded by Matthew Gilmour in 1998, OFX grew from an idea that there had to be a better, fairer way to move money around the world. That was over 25 years ago, and since then over 1 million clients have trusted us with transfers in 50+ currencies to 170+ countries.
- 1998 – Matt Gilmour starts an online foreign exchange business from his home in Sydney’s Northern Beaches
- 2001 – OzForex launches its first online money transfer facility
- 2003 – Obtains an Australian Financial Services Licence
- 2010 – OzForex has 50,000 active clients
- 2013 – OzForex Group publicly lists on the ASX under the code ‘OFX’
- 2021 – OFX invests in TreasurUp
- 2022 – OFX acquires Firma Foreign Exchange Corporation
- 2023 – OFX acquires Paytron Holdings Pty Ltd
Our values
- Humanity
Local human support, 24/7. Our dedicated OFXperts are here to provide excellent customer service. - Action
Competitve and bespoke rates. 25 years’ experience in FX to support you and parnerships to deliver value. - Progress
Great digital experience, easy sign up and transfers on your own schedule. Plus, new business capabilites for you.
Our people
OFX acquires Paytron
To further empower companies to make easier, simpler and better financial decisions, we acquired Paytron, an all-in-one global spend management solution.
What our clients say about us
We help businesses and individuals save on international payments, expand their growth to new markets and reduce their foreign exchange risk.
See how we’ve changed lives and businesses with our products, expertise and dedicated team of OFXperts.
A global team
Our people are the key to our success. With around 700 employees globally, we have offices in London, Dublin, Sydney, Auckland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Toronto and San Francisco.
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Publicly listed and highly regulated
OFX became a public company in Sydney in 2013. Our stock ticker is OFX and our industry sector is ‘Diversified Financials’.
We’re regulated by over 50 regulators globally. Being regulated includes taking part in frequent audits, working within industry guidelines and following legislation. OFX has never been subject to regulatory or enforcement action.
Our business details in each operating region
Region | Legal entity | License | Regulators |
| Australia | OzForex Limited ABN 65 092 375 703 | AFS Licence No. 226 484 | ASIC and AUSTRAC |
| Singapore | OFX Singapore PTE. Limited UEN 201317103N | Major Payment Institution Licence No. PS20200277 | MAS |
| Hong Kong | OzForex (HK) Limited CRN1588862 | Money Service Operator No. 12-08-00582 | CED |
| New Zealand | NZForex Limited NZBN 9429031497541 | Registered on the Financial Service Providers Register, Derivatives Issuer License | DIA and FMA |
| UK | UKForex Limited Company No. 04631395 | E-Money Institution Ref. No. 902028 | FCA and NCA |
| European Union | OFX Payments Ireland Limited Company No. 642716 | E-Money Institution Ref. No. C190174 | CBI |
| USA | USForex Inc. | Licences held in all US states NMLS #1021624 | FinCEN and state regulators |
| Canada | CanadianForex Limited | FINTRAC Reg. No. M08560392 | FinTRAC |