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Money Transfer Company Reviews
When it comes to handling big international money transfers, we recommend the UK-based TorFX.
They are one of our best choices for different types of large purchases. This includes buying property, mass payments for business, and milestone events.
The specialist nature of large transfers also allows for more insight into taxes and processes that you might need to consider.
- Personal service that aids in the challenges of large transactions
- Ability to lock in rates with forward contracts ahead of milestone purchases
- Has a mobile app, but it's not the best on the market
- Serves fewer countries than XE
We’ve found them to be faster on larger transfers. For comparison, a $10,000 transfer on XE to the UK will arrive on the same day.
The same transfer on Wise has an estimated delivery of 3 days. Although they are largely in line with Wise for smaller transfers.
The company is listed as one of the best ways to send money to friends and family, as well as buying goods overseas. The benefit of using XE for this, paired with its general speed, is simply the peace of mind it offers.
- Fast transfers for higher amounts in particular
- Ability to opt for a managed service if needed
- Access to historical data and rate alerts aids in planning and understanding if you are getting a good deal on a transfer
- No cash pickup in Australia and New Zealand
- No cash payment option
- Markup charged on exchange rate is less competitive than the cheapest options
OFX is a managed service provider that, similarly to Currencies Direct, offers a nice blend of online support to match.
The company makes our list because of the ease of making routine or regular payments.
For businesses, there’s also the added benefit of being able to make mass payments. Take a look at our OFX business review to learn more about their business features.
The customer service offered by OFX is another reason we’d recommend them for larger transfers, or those unsure of the full process.
Reviews often cite them as being patient and helpful. This is helpful for complex situations where transaction amounts could be quite high.
- Intuitive app that comes with a range of nice features
- Competitive exchange rates starting from 1.3%
- Mass payment functionality that is one of the best in the market
- Nice blend of online-only and managed service options
- Slightly more catered to business, so might not be great for ongoing personal use