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How We Keep Our Rates So Low
OFX team
1 June, 2025
OFX, foreign exchange rates, foreign exchange, low rates, international money transfer, money transfer, online company, fast money transfers
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International Currency
How long does a bank to bank money transfer take?
Sam Eckford
19 December, 2024
Payments or money transfers can take as little as a few minutes or as much as a few days. So why can there be such a...
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Exchange rates: What are they, why they change, how to find them
Michelle Ang
21 November, 2024
What are foreign exchange rates and how do they work? Here’s a quick guide.
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International Currency
FX volatility post-election analysis
Michala Lamichhane
20 November, 2024
The months leading up to an election often bring volatility to foreign exchange (FX) markets, but it doesn’t stop afte...
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International Currency
International money transfer fees: How much do banks charge?
Sam Eckford
15 November, 2024
Sending money overseas shouldn’t mean losing a big chunk of it to fees. Yet, many people are surprised by how much ban...
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International Currency
Managing foreign exchange volatility during an election cycle
Michala Lamichhane
30 September, 2024
Turn currency fluctuations into opportunities for growth with Forward Contracts. Here’s how.
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The US Election & FX Market Volatility
Michala Lamichhane
3 August, 2024
Turn currency fluctuations into opportunities for growth with Forward Contracts. Here’s how.
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International Currency
Forward Contracts explained
Michelle Ang, Michala Lamichhane
22 July, 2024
Turn currency fluctuations into opportunities for growth with OFX Forward Contracts. Here’s how.
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International Currency
6 factors influencing exchange rates and what you can do about it
Michala Lamichhane
17 June, 2024
'Volatility' gets thrown around a lot in the FX world, but what does it actually mean?
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International Currency
How to transfer money internationally without fees
Michelle Ang
20 March, 2024
Tired of paying hidden fees and extra costs when you need to send money internationally? Use OFX to transfer your funds without excess fees.
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International Currency
What is an international or foreign transaction fee?
Michelle Ang
9 November, 2023
What are international or foreign transaction fees? Learn about the costs of cross-border financial transactions and how you can avoid them.
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International Currency
How to pay online in a different currency
Michelle Ang
9 November, 2023
Whether you’re shopping in a foreign currency or sending money back home, here’s how you can pay online in different currencies.
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