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A comprehensive guide to choosing the best money transfer provider, covering key factors like fees, speed, exchange rates, and customer support, with comparisons of top services such as Wise, OFX, WorldRemit, and XE Money Transfers.
Looking to transfer money internationally? We compare OFX and Wise side by side, covering costs, exchange rates, speed, and features to help you choose the best service for your needs in 2025. Which one is right for you depends largely on how much you’re sending, how often you transfer, and whether you value real-time convenience or personal account management.
We compare the features, exchange rates and security of the three best multi-currency accounts available today — the Wise Account, the WorldFirst World Account, and the OFX Global Currency Account.
The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States of America but also is the world’s dominant reserve currency, and it accounts for roughly 62% of global foreign exchange reserves, double that of the Euro and Yen. In fact, the US Dollar has been the world’s reserve currency for over 100 years.
If you’re selling online internationally, using an FX specialist can save you thousands. Better exchange rates, lower fees, and protection against currency swings can make a huge difference to your bottom line. Find out why smart online sellers are choosing FX specialists to manage their global payments — and how it could help you scale faster.
WorldFirst World Card is a virtual Mastercard designed for global businesses, allowing online payments in multiple currencies with no FX fees.
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.
WorldFirst World Account is a multi-currency business account that allows you to hold, send, and receive funds in over 40 currencies, making it ideal for global businesses and online market-place sellers.
Markets have shifted focus to the interest rate policies of other major central banks rather than the Federal Reserve.
Economists are predicting that the Canadian dollar could rise this year.
The Singapore dollar has reached its highest level in over a decade, boosting outbound travel and curbing inflation, but also putting pressure on exporters and local businesses. While sectors like logistics and finance benefit, retail, hospitality, and exports face challenges from the strong currency.
The dollar has risen by nearly 20% against most currencies compared to this time last year.
Stronger AUD, USD, and GBP Against the Euro due to surprise French elections.
Understanding the Euro is not only crucial for navigating the financial landscapes of these countries but also for appreciating the broader economic and cultural contexts that shape Europe today.
We look at tips for finding the best value locations for skiing, there are countries where skiing may be more affordable due to favourable exchange rates or lower costs of living.
Exchange rates move constantly—driven by supply and demand, interest rates, inflation, and even global news. Knowing what influences these shifts can help you make better decisions when sending money or managing currencies.
OFX have made paying Australian Tax to the ATO from overseas easy while saving money on bank exchange rates and fees.
When you read about Exchange Rate forecasts you often also read about Interest Rate predictions. But what is the connection? In this article we explore the relationship between Interest Rates and Currencies.
Setting up regular international payments is easy and can save you time and money
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.
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.
The Australian government offers a broad range of scholarships and fellowships for international students to study in Australia.
The holy grail when you Send Money Abroad is finding an organisation that you can trust and one that offers the best exchange rates along with transparent, smart and straightforward customer service.
The OFX Global Currency Account is perfect for sellers who need foreign bank accounts in GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, CAD and HKD.
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.
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.
In this Sydney CBD guide, we show you how to save money when looking for Currency Exchange and Forex services downtown in the emerald city.
In this article we show you how to save money if you find yourself looking for Foreign Cash in the Melbourne CBD.
Foreign transfers to buy overseas property are typically for large amounts, so it's important to be aware that any currency movements of just a few percent can have a large cost to you when you come to settle.