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Emigrating Abroad and Foreign Exchange

If you are emigrating, you will have to convert your funds into the currency of the country you are moving to. World First will convert sterling (or your domestic currency) into that foreign currency at the best available exchange rate and make the international payment to your overseas bank account. Alternatively, if you are returning from abroad, we can help you repatriate your funds.

Why use World First for foreign exchange?

World First is the UK's leading foreign exchange and international payments provider. Our service is fast, friendly and commission-free. We can transact with clients from any country and transfer funds between virtually all currencies by priority same-day SWIFT transfer. For example, we can help you convert sterling into Australian dollars, or euros into pounds.

World First also offers 'forward contracts' which enable you to fix the value of your funds up to a year before you move and thus avoid currency fluctuations.

Forward contracts can be used to 'hedge' your exposure. We also offer alternative hedging strategies, on which you can find more information by clicking here.

Please call us on 0800 783 6022 (or +44 (0)20 7801 9080) to speak to a member of our Emigration team. You will be assigned a friendly and professional consultant who will work with you on every step of the transaction.