International currency FXPERTS
Our aim. To save you money on any investment, be it a new home overseas or any product requiring you to convert your money. Lisa O Brien, CEO ESTD. 2005 ESTD. 2005 ESTD. 2005 Established in 2005 as an alternative to the deliverable foreign exchange service offered by the UK high street banks, First Rate FX is a global company with over 40,000 clients and 500 recommending agents worldwide. First Rate FX s head office is located in London s major financial hub on the 35th Floor of the Citigroup building, Canary Wharf, London. We are leaders in the UK foreign exchange market and transacted over 4.5 billion of currency in 2013 for tens of thousands of clients and safely delivered their funds to beneficiaries worldwide. With dedicated corporate, private client and regular overseas payment divisions providing foreign exchange services, First Rate FX offers an extremely cost effective, reliable and secure service. First Rate FX is a leader in the field of foreign exchange and the only company to insure clients funds up to 1 million per transaction. As exclusive partners to organisations such as the PFA (Professional Footballers Association), we are highly regarded as the FX provider of choice to corporations and individuals worldwide. As one of the UK s leading foreign exchange providers, First Rate FX utilises the services of a Tier 1 Global Banking Group for our trading facilities.
Routinely exceeding FXPECTATIONS
Our secure corporate services can help your business reduce risk, monitor FX markets and save on all your international payments and foreign exchange needs. Free transfers and international payments No commission fees or charges Highly competitive rates of exchange Swift, secure and efficient payment delivery Professional, personal service from your own dedicated trader Same day delivery of all major currencies worldwide Free market rate watch and currency fluctuation alert Easy and immediate online account opening service
FXACTING standards
We offer a convenient, secure service that is guaranteed to save you money on your foreign currency transactions against the typical high street bank. Here are just some of the reasons why you should choose First Rate FX: Insured up to 1 million Trusted, friendly and established Authorised and compliant Save up to 4% against banks The only UK firm with all transactions insured up to 1m - without insurance your money is at risk. Incorporated in 2005, First Rate FX has grown its business based on referrals. We are authorised by the FCA, regulated by HMRC and fully financially compliant. Our rates guarantee substantial savings against the typical high street bank.
We tailor our business to suit yours and unlike the banks we have made international payments our core focus. We concentrate on your FX needs so you can concentrate on your business. Protect your business If you trade internationally, you need to talk to our experts. They will help you to protect your business against fluctuating exchange rates. Even a small movement in the exchange rate at the wrong time can cost your business thousands of pounds. Minimise FX risk First Rate FX offers a number of products to help your company minimise its exposure to the volatile currency markets. This will enable you to maximise the return that you receive on your foreign transactions. Specialist services As well as spot and forward contracts, we can also monitor the markets on your behalf. We will track the currency you need and tell you when the target rate has been achieved. This type of market order can be monitored 24/7, ensuring the maximum return can be achieved. No transfer fees or commission By eliminating international bank transfer fees, we save our corporate clients hundreds of pounds in bank charges alone. For more information on how First Rate FX can help your business to gain competitive advantage and avoid risk, call us today on +44 (0)20 3514 3700 for a no-obligation discussion.
Invaluable FXPERIENCE > FXAMPLE: Originally using the Bank of Ireland to purchase a property in Dubai, we saved a top international footballer over 50,000 on a transaction of approximately 4,300,000 to Arab Emirates Dirham (AED).
FXCEPTIONAL client relationships
First Rate FX offers a number of products that can minimise your exposure to the markets and maximise your returns. Forward Contracts Protect your business and minimise risk One of the simplest ways to hedge against adverse exchange rate movements is to arrange a forward contact. This is an agreement initiated by you to buy or sell a specific amount of foreign currency at a certain rate, on or before an agreed date. By fixing the rate of exchange in advance you can protect yourself against fluctuations and possible negative impacts on the amount of money you expect to receive following a foreign exchange transaction. Quite simply, it allows you to guarantee today s exchange rates for payments you need to make in the future. Registering with First Rate FX is FREE and you are under no obligation to trade. Spot FX Deals Exactly what you need, right when you need it Spot FX deals are deals that execute same day or next day (depending on what hour you book the deal). Spot deals are simple, call up First Rate FX and speak with their experienced and courteous traders, tell them the currency you need and where you need to send it. They will do the rest for you while guaranteeing you a great rate and secure delivery of your funds within the agreed timeframe. Most high street banks only offer spot deals but with First Rate FX foreign currency services are their specialty so you have more options to choose from depending on your needs. Call us now on +44 20 3514 3700.
FXPANSIVE range of services
Let us take the hassle out of FX payments and watch the markets for you. We can notify you of a favourable rate or execute a trade automatically on your behalf. Market Orders Let us notify you when its the rate you need Market Orders are great tools to manage your FX risk by letting First Rate FX traders monitor the market for you. We will notify you when the rate is close or at the level you requested or we can automatically execute a trade for you. Businesses often use this service to lighten the operational burden of consitantly watching the market and lets you get back to doing what you do best, running your business. Market Orders are easy to set up. Just call First Rate FX and speak with our experienced traders who will set up the order for you so you can sit back and relax while we go to work for you. Regular Payments Means you ll never miss a payment again Currency fluctuations can make budgeting for regular payments impossible. With our Regular Payments service we provide you with a no fee, no commission, no hassle process that saves you money and gives you the peace of mind your funds are being transferred securely and on schedule. We give you protection against adverse movements in exchange rates. High Street banks only offer a spot exchange rate. With us you can lock into a favourable exchange rate for between 6 to 24 months so you know exactly how much is being debited from your UK account every month. Payments can be fixed as a regular amount or use the current market rate at the time of the transaction.
FXTRAORDINARY flexibility We are a member of the Tier 1 Global Banking Group for our trading facilities, offering more currency pairings than almost any other deliverable FX company: AED ANG ARS AUD BBD BGN BHD BRL BSD BWP BZD CAD CHF CLP CNH UAE Dirham Netherland Antillian Guilder Argentine Peso Australian Dollar Barbados Dollar Bulgarian Lev Bahraini Dinar Brazilian Real Bahamian Dollar Botswana Pula Belize Dollar Canadian Dollar Swiss Franc Chilean Peso Chinese Renminbi (Offshore Deliverable) CNY Chinese Renminbi (NDF) ISK COP Colombian Peso JMD CZK Czech Koruna JOD DKK Danish Krona JPY EGP Egyptian Pound KES EUR Euro KRW FJD Fijian Dollar KWD GBP Pound Sterling KYD GHS New Ghana Cedi KZT HKD Hong Kong Dollar LKR HRK Croatian Kuna LSL HUF Hungarian Forint LTL IDR Indonesian Rupiah LVL ILS Israeli Shekel MAD INR (OFF) Indian Rupee (Offshore Deliverable) MUR MWK INR (NDF) Indian Rupee (NDF) MXN Iceland Krona Jamaican Dollar Jordanian Dinar Japanese Yen Kenyan Shilling Korean Won Kuwaiti Dinar Cayman Islands Dollar Kazakhstan Tenge Sri Lankan Rupee Lesotho Loti Lithuanian Litas Latvian Lats Moroccan Dirham Mauritius Rupee Malawi Kwacha Mexican Peso MYR Malaysian Ringgit NGN Nigerian Niara NOK Norwegian Krone NZD New Zealand Dollar OMR Rial Omani PEN Peruvian Nuevo Sol PHP Philippine Peso (Offshore Deliverable) PHP (NDF) Philippine Peso (NDF) PKR Pakistan Rupe PLN Polish Zloty QAR Qatari Rial RON Romanian Leu RSD Serbia Dinar RUB Russian Ruble RUB (NDF) Russian Ruble (NDF) SAR Saudi Riyal SEK SGD SZL THB TND TRY TTD TWD UAH UGX USD XCD ZAR ZMW Swedish Krona Singapore Dollar Swaziland Lilangeni Thai Baht Tunisian Dinar New Turkish Lira Trinidad & Tobago Dollar Taiwanese Dollar Ukraine Hryvna Uganda Shilling US Dollar East Caribbean Dollar South African Rand Zambian Kwacha
By eliminating international bank transfer fees we can save you thousands of pounds a year in bank charges alone. For more information on how First Rate FX can help your business gain a competitive advantage and avoid risk, please contact us today on: +44 20 3514 3700 www.firstratefx.com
Just call us and we do the rest: 020 3514 3700 www.firstratefx.com info@firstratefx.com London Head Office First Rate FX Ltd Level 35, 25 Canada Square Canary Wharf, London, E14 5LQ Within UK: 020 3514 3700 Outside UK: +44 20 3514 3700 Dubai First Rate Commercial Brokers LLC Level 14, Boulevard Plaza Tower One Emaar Square, PO Box 344155 Dubai, UAE Tel: 00971 4 425 7391 Mobile: 00971 55 5127181 First Rate FX is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Payment Services Directive, Registration No. 537060, for the provision of payment services.