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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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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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Wire transfer fees: How much it really costs
Sam Eckford
15 November, 2024
Sending money via wire transfer within the US and internationally shouldn’t mean losing a big chunk of it to fees. Yet...
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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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Forward Contracts explained
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22 July, 2024
Turn currency fluctuations into opportunities for growth with OFX Forward Contracts. Here’s how.
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6 factors influencing exchange rates and what you can do about it
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17 June, 2024
'Volatility' gets thrown around a lot in the FX world, but what does it actually mean?
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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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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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How to use forex to take charge of your finances
20 July, 2021
Investing internationally is a strategic and effective way to diversify your portfolio. Here’s how to enjoy a secure financial future with forex.
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