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Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by JessieP, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. JessieP

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    Does anyone have any recommendations, I need to do a large transfer of money from GBP to AUD? I want to find a company or bank that offer me a good rate and some advice on the best time to do the transfer. Thanks, Jessie
     
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    Just a quick message and recommendation. I found a currency exchange company called SAT Worldwide and they did a better rate than the banks, it was really simple and quick AND I was able to speak to and deal with one person who could answer all of my questions and offer me suggestions.
     
    #3 JessieP, Feb 22, 2011
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    Hi Jessie,

    I highly recommend trying to do a transfer online. It will usually save you some money and keep you from driving around and waiting in line at a bank. You need to have a bank account at the country you're sending to. Here's a bunch of info on money transfers:

    http://www.workgateways.com/working-uk- ... situation1

    Good luck!
     
    #4 claypearn, Apr 4, 2011
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    I recommend you "Western Union Money Transfer" placed at 200 Hammersmith Road
    London, Greater London W6 7DL
     
    #5 KylaKevin, May 2, 2013
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    I have been expat for years now. And I am used to check on a comparison service.

    Recently I created one cuz I considered that others are not accurate.

    But these 3 are currently young companies working on an accurate way to compare money transfer solutions:
    https://tawipay.com : free, wants to integrate real-time quotes, currently under work, service for migrants
    https://bestexchangerates.com : free, UK based, compare banks
    https://moneytis.com : new & free, integrating real-time quotes
     
    #7 ChristopheLassuyt, Nov 23, 2015
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    This post and the suggestions may be outdated, so here is my recommendation: https://www.transfermate.com. I've been using their services to make large money transfers to USA, Australia and China. The Fees and rates are always better than their competitors. Very happy with the service.
     
    #8 anstoyanov, Oct 27, 2016
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    I use TransferMate from few years for money transfers to US, Australia and china. Always better rates and fees than others I have tried.
     
    #9 anstoyanov, Oct 27, 2016
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    All the best money transfer operators are featured on https://moneytis.com if they share their rates transparently with comparison services.
     
    #10 ChristopheLassuyt, Oct 27, 2016
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    https://neomy.io is also a goo way to get the best exchange rates for your money transfers I use it, Neomy is lovely and useful
     
    #11 emilieflipot, Jan 9, 2017
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    Hi!
    Still need info?
    Cheers
     
    #12 Bedofeelgood, Aug 2, 2017
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