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    News about Non-Bank FinTech providers who provider International Money Transfers and Currency Exchange.

     

    TorFX Reviewed

    Dunbridge Financial is a financial services provider specializing in foreign currency exchange and international money transfers, offering competitive exchange rates, risk management solutions, and personalized customer service.

    Dunbridge Financial Reviewed

    Dunbridge Financial is a financial services provider specializing in foreign currency exchange and international money transfers, offering competitive exchange rates, risk management solutions, and personalized customer service.

    OFX ATO Tax Payments – Save on Australian Tax Transfers

    OFX have made paying Australian Tax to the ATO from overseas easy while saving money on bank exchange rates and fees.

    OFX Review

    OFX grew from the idea that there had to be a better, fairer way to move money around the world. That was over 20 years ago, and since then over 1 million customers have trusted OFX with transfers in 50+ currencies to over 170 countries.

    Revolut App & Card – Best Exchange Rates Review

    We review Revolut, a digital bank that allows users to receive, send and spend money at the interbank exchange rate.

    Revolut Card in Australia – Review

    We review Revolut, a digital bank that allows users to receive, send and spend money at the interbank exchange rate.

    Wise Money Transfers – Review

    Wise has been making waves in the global payments market since it came on the scene back in 2011 (as Transferwise) and is undoubtedly one of the best services for sending money across borders.

    Instarem Money Transfers Reviewed

    Instarem provides fast, safe and cost effective cross border money transfer services for Individuals and businesses from Australia, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia and Singapore to more than 25 countries.

    WorldRemit – BER Review

    With WorldRemit, send money online 24/7 to 140 destinations at highly competitive exchange rates. Send to bank accounts and mobile money wallets, top up a loved one's mobile phone or send for cash pick-up.

    Banks Charge Small Customers 25 Times More for FX, Research Shows

    New research from the European Central Bank shows that banks charge smaller customers up to 25 times more for FX forward transactions and that those who fail to compare providers pay 14 times more for FX than those that do.

    XE Money Transfers Reviewed

    XE works on razor thin margins for money transfers to more than 100 countries and nearly always guarantees a fantastic deal. Transfers can be booked online and over the phone and most are processed within a single working day.

    Wise Borderless Account – BER Review

    TransferWise’s Borderless Account allows users to hold and convert funds in 40 different currencies and send and spend internationally, all at the “real” exchange rate and with exceptionally low service fees. Users can also receive major-currency payments free of charge.

    WorldFirst Foreign Transfers – BER Review

    WorldFirst is a market leader in the international payments space and is consistently ranked among the most reliable and cheapest money transfer handlers for four-figure sums.

    OFX Global Currency Account – BER Review

    OFX Global Currency Account – Independent BER Review OFX Global Currency Account: A Summary OFX has a 30-year history and is one of the largest foreign exchange specialists in the world. It offers a “Global Currency Account” that allows online sellers to hold, send and receive funds in GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, CAD and HKD. […]

    Disruptors Challenging Australian Banks in Forex Price and Service: ACCC Report

    Key Takeaways from the ACCC inquiry into currency conversion services. BestExchangeRates referenced among comparison sites playing an important role in customer awareness of the excessive currency margins charged by banks.

    Facebook’s Libra Is Not the Game Changer That’s Being Promised

    Enthusiasts would have us believe that Facebook’s own digital currency, Libra, will instantly revolutionize the remittance industry upon its release in 2020 — except it won’t. A harsher reality awaits, with conversion costs, capital gains taxes and a lack of Libra-priced goods all likely to limit its appeal.

    TransferWise Gets Malaysian Remittance Licence

    No longer will Malaysians sending money overseas be subjected to grossly inflated exchange rates and unnecessary bank charges following news that TransferWise has been granted a remittance licence by Bank Negara.

    Best Multi-Currency Accounts

    We compare the features, exchange rates and security of the three best multi-currency accounts available today — the WorldFirst World Account, the TransferWise Borderless Account and the OFX Global Currency Account.

    Fintech Money Transfers Up 2,500 percent in South Korea Last Year

    The number of international money transfers handled by fintech providers in South Korea has grown 2,500 percent in little over a year, the country’s financial regulator has said.

    SWIFT Trials Real-Time Transfers in Europe; GPI Network an Answer to Ripple

    The operator of the world’s largest financial messaging system, SWIFT, has said it will trial real-time "gpi" cross-border payments using the European Central Bank's TIPS platform. SWIFT gpi has been developed as an answer to distributed ledger payment technologies, most notably Ripple.

    Revolut Adds Group-Saving Feature

    This week saw the addition of a group-saving feature in Revolut. “Group Vaults” are an extension of popular Vault functionally that Revolut introduced last year.

    Fintechs vs. Banks: Remittance War Rages On as FX Costs Slashed for Millions

    For many currency routes, FX costs have been slashed in recent years by a number of industry-disrupting fintechs, allowing such firms to slice great chunks from the banking sector’s lucrative remittance markets. Banks are fighting back, though, by developing low-cost, digital offerings of their own.

    WorldFirst add Hong Kong Dollar and Chinese Yuan to World Accounts

    World Accounts now let your business collect funds and pay local suppliers in HKD or make payments to offshore CNY (CNH) accounts in China.

    Consumers Throwing Away Billions on FX Fees (TransferWise Study)

    As in the rest of the world, consumers in Singapore are being fleeced when it comes to foreign exchange costs, a study by TransferWise has revealed. Individuals in Singapore are being charged 15 times more on international payments than companies are, with S$2 billion lost in hidden FX fees annually.

    India Pursues Complete Ban on Digital Currencies

    Cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technologies that support them are at the forefront of remittance-industry innovations, but these are under attack in India, where a complete crypto ban will be proposed in May.

    Remittances Reach All-Time High

    Remittances to low and middle-income countries reached a record high last year, the World Bank has said. Average transaction costs remain high, with an average of 7 percent paid to transfer $200 or equivalent.

    WorldFirst World Account – BER Review

    WorldFirst World Account – Independent BER Review World Account: A Summary WorldFirst, a market leader in the international payments space, offers a multi-currency “World Account” that allows businesses to hold, send and receive funds in 10 major currencies: GBP, EUR, AUD, CAD, JPY, SGD, NZD, CNH and HKD. With a World Account, businesses can invoice […]

    TransferWise Announces PayNow Funding Option

    TransferWise is now officially offering PayNow as a funding option for users in Singapore, the company has announced.

    Banking Sector Fights Back Against Fintech Rivals

    Citigroup’s announcement this week of plans to develop its own consumer-payments platform is the latest indication of a fightback by the banking establishment against fintech rivals that threaten its most lucrative markets.

    Revolut Steps Up Brexit Preparations

    Fintech hotshot Revolut has written to millions of its customers to warn that new verification documents will be needed in the event of a no-deal Brexit; it has also called on the UK government to get serious about post-Brexit tech visas.

    WorldFirst Owners Target European Expansion

    Ant Financial, the Chinese fintech giant that recently acquired WorldFirst, has set its sights on Europe, where it plans to take its share of both cross-border and point-of-sale payments.

    CBOE Ditches Bitcoin Futures Amid Reduced Interest

    Amid declining interest, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, or CBOE, has announced it will no longer offer bitcoin futures contracts once current contracts expire in June.

    Revolut Introduces Auto Currency Exchange

    Digital bank Revolut announced this week the introduction of a significant new feature: auto currency exchange based on targeted exchange rates.

    Messaging Apps to Take Slice of Remittance Market Using Their Own Cryptocurrencies

    Users of popular messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Line, might soon be able to make cross-border payments effortlessly. In a move that will further disrupt the payments industry, the creators of such apps, including Facebook, are working hard to develop their own digital currencies that can be transferred to anyone in a user’s contact list.

    “Witching Hour” Woes: Currency Traders Wary of Flash Crashes During Quietest Part of Day

    Currency traders continue to be wary of the potential for flash crashes during the dreaded “witching hour” between the end of New York’s business day and the start of Tokyo’s. Flash crashes can cause massive losses to those on the wrong side of them and without central bank intervention more of these are on their way.

    Mega Bank Ends Cash Remittances

    Japanese mega bank MUFG has announced it will end all over-the-counter money transfer services in June of this year in an effort to avert money laundering.

    Revolut Readies Singapore Launch

    Revolut, a digital bank that allows users to receive, send and spend money at the interbank exchange rate, should be ready for its Singapore beta launch in March 2019, the company has said.

    Japan Allows Fintech Payments Specialists to Compete with Banks

    The Japanese FSA has announced it will finally remove a ¥1 million (US$9,000) cap on cross-border money transfers handled by non-banking entities, paving the way for a major overhaul of Japan’s remittance industry.

    China’s Ant Financial Acquires WorldFirst

    Chinese fintech giant Ant Financial has acquired British payments specialist WorldFirst for an undisclosed amount.

    OFX & BestExchangeRates – Zero fee offer

    OFX has partnered with BestExchangeRates to offer you fee free money transfers. If you register with OFX using the below BestExchangeRates FX partner deal promo code link you won’t pay the usual fees* for transfers. OFX – zero fee offer OFX is the new unified brand name for OzForex, USForex, UKForex, NZForex, and CanadianForex It […]

    Transferwise changes Eurozone fee structure

    In late June 2018, Transferwise introduced a new fee structure for Eurozone foreign transfers (from EUR) ... and as always with Transferwise its complicated so we will break it down for you!

    CurrencyFair Review

    BER reviews why CurrencyFair is different to most of the other FX brokers out there.

    Transferwise changes UK fee structure

    In October 2017, Transferwise introduced a new fee structure for foreign transfers from the UK ... its complicated so we will break it down for you!

    Comparing Australian Bank Exchange Rates

    We take a look at why not using your bank for foreign exchange is generally a good idea to save money. As an example, we compare the 4 big Aussie banks rates for transfers and travel cash to two popular foreign exchange specialists, OFX for transfers and Travelex for travel money.

    Western Union

    In this article we take a look at Western Union exchange rates & international money transfer services compare to other options available to you.

    American Express

    In this article we take a look at American Express exchange rates & international money transfer services compare to other options available to you.

    How expensive are PayPal Exchange Rates?

    Compare PayPal's foreign exchange services and check how expensive their exchange rates are relative to FX specialist providers.

    CurrencyOnline

    In January 2019, Currency Online joined forces with XE. By bringing the two companies together, XE combined their 25 years of authority in currency exchange and Currency Online’s comprehensive range of money transfer services.


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