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These are ideal for recurring payments such as a monthly mortgage, quarterly school fees or any regular payment you need to make. Whatever your needs are, our recurring transfers are scheduled to ensure you’re on time, every time.
Simply set up a transfer schedule and leave the rest to us.
The best way to send money online is to use a specialist payments provider. A payments provider with a robust online platform could help you save money when compared to using a bank or big-name money transfer company. Make sure you choose a company that can handle heavy market volatility, so you don’t miss out on a great rate.
Live exchange rates. Currency exchange rates are constantly in flux gaining and losing value by the second. Bank’s publish a daily exchange rate which often leaves customers paying about a 5% margin above the market rate at the time of your transfer. Companies like OFX take substantially smaller margins and give you exchange rates that are based on the live market rate for your currency transfer.
Locked-in rates. Peer-to-peer models may claim to use the live market rate, but sometimes, the rate they publish isn’t the rate you get when your transfer finally goes through. In the terms of service of one peer-to-peer platform, it says the company will only cancel your transfer if the market moves more than 3% before your transfer is completed. That means you could end up paying 2.9% more than you thought you would. And if the exchange rate does move 3% or more? Peer-to-peer companies cancel the transaction altogether, so you have to go through the whole process again. What kind of deal is that? Those types of limitations meant many transfer companies closed during Brexit, so their customers couldn’t move their money at exactly the time when their customers needed to.
If you want to move your money when you want to, use OFX. We’re one of the few providers who stayed open during Brexit, because our robust platform can handle even heavy market turmoil. When you transfer with us, your exchange rate is locked in, so you always know exactly how much you’ll be getting on the other end. It’s simply a better system to help you retain more control when you send money online.
No to low fees. You know that margin that the banks charge on your international money transfer? Well, they sometimes charge a hefty fee on top of that. But that’s not the end of it. Your recipient may also pay a similar fee to receive the money. In an effort to reduce those fees, OFX uses our network of 115 global bank accounts to send your money. Basically, you pay into our account in your home country, and we pay out from our local account in your recipient’s country. By using local banking networks, your recipient is less likely to have to pay a fee when you use us. We can’t guarantee it, but we can guarantee that we’ll keep working hard to help you save more of your money.
Instant 24/7 access. One of the advantages of sending money online is 24/7 access. When your bank is sleeping, you can use an online payments provider to book a transfer on your schedule. Nights, weekends, holidays? No problem.
Security. Choose a reputable vendor. You don’t have to pay the premium that the banks charge just to get peace of mind when sending your money overseas. OFX is a listed company on the Australian Stock Exchange. Plus, we use SSL encryption and apply outstanding fraud prevention efforts. When you transfer with us, you can rest easy knowing your money will be delivered safely and swiftly.
Speed. You need your money moved fast. We get it. OFX processes most major currencies transfers within one business day from the time we receive the money from your bank. Exotic currencies may take a bit longer, but our network of local banks all over the world usually expedites every single transfer we make.
So what is the best way to send money online? Well, 600,000 savvy customers think OFX is the smarter way to move money internationally, but you should decide for yourself. If you have any further questions about our service, contact our customer service support anytime.
A peer-to-peer money transfer uses a website or app to transfer funds from one person to another over the internet or mobile networks. For international payments, peer-to-peer will match buyers and sellers of different currencies to deliver a competitive exchange rate.
At OFX, we focus on making it easy and affordable to transfer money for business or pleasure, and we even provide support to online sellers. Choose the money transfer provider who can adapt to your unique needs.
When you transfer money with OFX, every transaction will be swift and secure, and you can reach us by phone 24/7 if you need to. When it comes to international money transfers, you’ve already got a friend in the business: OFX.
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Wire transfers are an electronic method of sending money from one party to another. It’s one of the most efficient ways to transfer money overseas, because a wire transfer is a bank to bank transfer. When speed is crucial, a wire transfer is a good option.
However, all wire transfer providers are not created equal. Now that you know what a wire transfer is, the next question is ‘how much is it going to cost me?’
When you send money with OFX, you’ll get the great rates and service you deserve. Our efficient online platform delivers your funds to most major destinations within one business day of OFX receiving your funds. Plus, it’s free to register with OFX.
You may be aware of other wire transfer providers, but most of the big-name money transfer providers charge similar margins to the banks. To check if you’re getting a decent rate from your money transfer service, just google the daily exchange rate for your currency pair. This will give you the benchmark price for the day. Remember, even a 1-2% difference in the rate can add up to hundreds of dollars in your pocket depending on the size of your transfer. OFX is simply smarter, because you get the savings, speed, and service you need.
So what is a wire transfer? It’s a good way for savvy people to save some money with OFX.
A Forward Contract is an arrangement that allows you to transfer money at some time (up to 12 months) in the future at an exchange rate that you agree to now, so that you know what the exchange rate will be at the time the transaction takes place. This allows you to avoid the risks and uncertainties associated with adverse exchange rate movements.
A Forward Contract may be beneficial for businesses and individuals if exchange rates are particularly attractive now, and you want to lock in that rate to hedge against uncertainty in the future. This can be especially helpful for small businesses who want to keep their cash flows predictable when buying or selling overseas.
Entering into a Forward Contract is a binding arrangement. Therefore, a Forward Contract may preclude you from taking advantage of exchange rate movements of your currency pair if the exchange rate moves in your favour. To continue to take advantage of exchange rate movements, some customers use a Forward Contract for only part of their liability as a way to partially hedge against volatility.
You may be asked to pay a deposit at the time of booking a Forward Contract, or during the life of the Forward Contract (a “margin call”). No interest is paid on deposits.
Talk to one of our dedicated OFXperts today to develop a currency strategy that’s right for you.
Whether you’re making a personal or business transfer, we’ve got transfer options to suit your needs. So no matter where, when or what your transfer is for, OFX it.
If you want to make a one-off money transfer, our single transfer may be for you. If you’d like to make multiple transfers, perhaps for regular mortgage or business payments overseas, our recurring transfers will allow you to set up an automated transfer schedule.
Beyond our rapid transfer options are Forward Exchange Contracts and Target Rate Orders which help manage your transfers in advance risk. These are suitable for larger transfer amounts and provide you with a degree of rate security with added flexibility to take advantage of the market.
Money transfers or wire transfers are the best way to send money internationally. An online specialist money transfer provider can save you a lot of money compared to using a bank. Your money will usually arrive faster when you use a company that has a global network of local bank accounts to send money from one account to another.
When you want to transfer money from one bank account to another, it’s simple to do it domestically. When you want to send money overseas, and you need to exchange currencies, things get a bit more complicated.
You may think it’s easiest just to use your bank to transfer money from one bank account to another--even if the recipient lives overseas. But be careful. Banks often charge high 5% margins above the daily exchange rate when you transfer money internationally.
When you use OFX to transfer money from one bank account to another, you can save substantially when compared to using your bank. Think of it this way: if you were to pay for an overseas wedding using OFX, you might save enough to cover the cost of the cake.
OFX is an international money transfer specialist. All we do is send money overseas at a fraction of the cost of what the banks charge. That’s it. If you’ve ever sent money with them, chances are, you’ve already done business with OFX.
Our online platform and friendly customer service team are available 24/7, so when your bank is sleeping, we’re not. It takes just a few minutes to sign up with OFX, so you can start saving money on all your international money transfers from here on out.
We know that sending money overseas can seem difficult because international banks have different names for different banking codes. From IBANs and SWIFTs to BSCs and NCC, we’ve done it all before, so our forms are simpler to fill out because they use the local code names, not the international ones. If you have any questions, we’re here to walk you through it on your schedule. Nights, weekends, holidays? No problem.
If you’re going to be doing multiple international payments from one bank account to another, we do also help our customers manage their currency exposure. Whether you’re an international business guru or just someone who wants to pay for their kid to study abroad, you get access to our highly-skilled foreign currency specialists, who can help you keep more control over your money.
Make the smart switch to OFX today. And if you’re still on the fence, just ask yourself: does your bank really deserve more of your money?
Nothing! There are no extra transaction costs or fees involved when you set up a recurring transfer, just the added peace of mind knowing your payments will always be made on time. You simply pay your regular installments and the advance payment (deposit) as agreed in the transfer plan and we’ll complete the transfer at the agreed exchange rate.
For recurring transfers, or fixed payment plans, an advance payment (deposit) is necessary to cover any market risk exposure we may face. No deposit is necessary for non-fixed payment plans.
The deposit is the equivalent of one instalment and you’ll need to transfer it together with your first instalment. Please note that the deposit is not a fee and we’ll use it to pay off the last instalment of your recurring transfer plan.
Yes, you can lock-in a rate before you send us your funds. This is how it works:
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Yes, the maturity date (the date we make the transfer to your recipient) can be extended by changing your single transfer to a Forward Exchange Contract. If you’d like to switch your single transfer to a Forward Exchange Contract, you will need to speak with one of our transfer experts.
This is only available for transfers made with major currencies and the exchange rate will change according to the interest rate differentials between your currencies. Once you’ve made the switch we’ll require a deposit, and the balance is due a few days before the maturity date of the contract. Then all that’s left is for us to complete your transfer on your chosen date.
If a recurring transfer is cancelled or terminated, we’ll sell the balance of the purchased currency (if any) and buy back the balance of the original currency. Your advance payment (deposit) will be returned minus any losses that may have occurred due to exchange rate variations. If the deposit doesn’t cover losses, you’re obligated to transfer the owed amount.
At OFX, we’re ready for Brexit. We’ve opened an office in Ireland and we are licenced to continue all our usual services for our clients based in Europe, like you.
Your OFX account will work in exactly the same way. You can still make fast, simple and secure global payments. Speak to our OFXperts when you want to, or use our seamless online platform, both available 24/7.
We’ve updated our Terms & Conditions for European based clients here. Read our new European Privacy Policy here.
If you have a Global Currency Account read our new Terms & Conditions here. Your account details will not change, and everything will work in exactly the same way it does today.
Yes, the maturity date (the date we make the transfer to your recipient) can be extended by changing your single transfer to a Forward Exchange Contract. If you’d like to switch your single transfer to a Forward Exchange Contract, you will need to speak with one of our transfer experts.
This is only available for transfers made with major currencies and the exchange rate will change according to the interest rate differentials between your currencies. Once you’ve made the switch we’ll require a deposit, and the balance is due a few days before the maturity date of the contract. Then all that’s left is for us to complete your transfer on your chosen date.