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Global Business Account
All-in-one account for global payments, cards and more
Pay & Transfer
Manage global payments in 30+ currencies to 180+ countries
Corporate Cards
Issue cards instantly, set spend limits & pay in foreign currencies
Currency Accounts
Receive, hold and spend like a local in multiple currencies
FX Solutions
Spot Transfers, Forward Contracts & Limit Orders to protect your bottom line
Batch Payments
Pay thousands of vendors and employees in minutes
Manage & Control
Control Hub
Approvals, payments, budgets, workflows & user access rights
Spend Management
Manage expenses, budgets and reimbursements easily
Accounts Payable Automation
Streamline how you pay and automate approvals
Platform Capabilities
Integrations
Sync with QuickBooks & Xero
Xero Integration
Turn on real-time, 2-way sync
QuickBooks Integrations
Get live financial data sync
Business App
Manage your financial operations on the go
International payments, cards and expenses. Ready, set, control.
See what the Global Business Account can do for you.
Take a virtual tour
Solutions
Solutions For
SMBs
Simplify financial operations with an all-in-one solution
Accounting
For accountants, virtual CFOs and bookkeepers
We prioritize your privacy, security, and peace of mind.
Why OFX
Case Studies
BikesOnline
Driving operational efficiency with fixed rates & consolidated payments
PlasmaLeap
Scaling globally with smarter, automated finance operations
Goodstack & Intelligent Foundation
Boosting efficiency with flexible batch payments
Trust & Security
Identity Protection
How we protect and use your data
Fraud Prevention
Learn more about frauds and scams
Cyber Security
How we identify and mitigate security risks
Jonathon Allara, BikesOnline
Unified expense management
Pricing
Resources
Resources
Blog
Read the latest insights, OFX news and stories
Exchange Rates
Get live global rates no matter where you go
Rate Alerts
Stay notified when exchange rates move
Currency Charts
Keep up to date with currency movements
Historical exchange rates
See historical trends across currencies
SWIFT/BIC Codes
Find bank codes for international transfers
Investors
Find resources for shareholders, analysts & potential investors
About OFX
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What is an international or foreign transaction fee?
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How to pay online in a different currency
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How to pay international contractors
OFX team
20 July, 2021
How can you pay international contractors quickly, safely, and reliably? Use OFX to facilitate your international business needs.
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