When transfering money to buy your Spanish Property or transferring the funds from a sale, it is essential you get the best possible exchange rate, without incurring high bank charges. Currencies Direct have offices in the UK and Spain an offer an excellent trouble free service with total security and peace of mind.

Retiring overseas

Leo and Emily had always dreamt of retiring overseas, ultimately settling on Spain as their
destination. They sold their property in the UK so they could purchase a new home in Almería.
When exploring their currency transfer options, they found Currencies Direct. They were
impressed by the company’s online reviews and quickly registered. After calling their

When exploring their currency transfer options, they found Currencies Direct. They were
impressed by the company’s online reviews and quickly registered. After calling their
account manager to discuss their needs, they found GBP/EUR was trading at 1.17.

Our solution
• As Leo and Emily didn’t need to make
the transfer immediately, they opted to
hold out for a more favourable rate.

• With guidance from their Account
Manager, the couple decided to set up
a rate alert targeting an exchange rate
of 1.19.

• A few months later, Leo and Emily
received a text message informing them
that their desired exchange rate had
been struck.

• They were then able to swiftly transfer
the £500,000 they had in savings. By
holding out for the more favourable
exchange rate, Leo and Emily were
€10,000 better off.

• Using Currencies Direct also meant
they didn’t have to pay the transfer fees
imposed by their bank.

• Furthermore, Leo and Emily were able
to use their online account and app to
manage the transfer of their monthly
pension payments and send money
home to loved ones. They also used
their Currencies Direct multi-currency
debit card for all their day-to-day
spending – both in Spain and whenever they returned home to the UK