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banskoboy

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:19am

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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:19am

Hi, I have always used TorfX, never had a problem, rates appear competitive and easy communication via phone if required. App transfers all good. I bank with Halifax who also do direct transfers from your App but the rate is always lower

Pete 147

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:23am

Pete 147

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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:23am

banskoboy wrote on Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:19am:

Hi, I have always used TorfX, never had a problem, rates appear competitive and easy communication via phone if required. App transfers all good. I bank with Halifax who also do direct transfers from your App but the rate is always lower

Thank you!  Someone else has recommended them as well.  I will look into it.  Many thanks again! 🙏

CFC1905

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:25am

CFC1905

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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 11:25am

Always use Wise and have never experienced any issues at all

Steveavo

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:19pm

Posts: 2

Location: Los Alcázares

Joined: 14 Sep 2022

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:19pm

I have used GC Partners for over a year 

Very professional and trusted company 

Pete 147

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:24pm

Pete 147

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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:24pm

Steveavo wrote on Wed Nov 16, 2022 12:19pm:

I have used GC Partners for over a year 

Very professional and trusted company 

Thanks …. People seem to using and recommending several companies… now I have to chose 🤔

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Suedsan

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:12pm

Posts: 25

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Location: Puerto Lumbreras

Joined: 13 May 2022

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:12pm

We used a place in the sun, very pleased with them, they transfer our pension every month with no charge

Pete 147

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:17pm

Pete 147

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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:17pm

Suedsan wrote on Wed Nov 16, 2022 1:12pm:

We used a place in the sun, very pleased with them, they transfer our pension every month with no charge

Thank you…. So many choices !!! I’ll take a look , thank you 🙏

Jon Skene

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:10pm

Posts: 6

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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:10pm

Evie69 wrote on Tue Nov 15, 2022 2:23am:

Hi,

I can highly recommend Global Currencies... I was recommended them when buying my property in San Pedro del pinatar. I just phone my dedicated account manager in the UK, he tells me the rate, which has always been higher than anywhere else, I put the amount needed in GBP to their account & he...

... transfers the money to my Sabadell Bank account, it's always been in within 1-2 days. When I bought my property they locked the rate in so if the rate fell I didn't lose out, never had a problem with them at all, I've now used them about 6 times & will continue to do so. 

I have used currencies direct also on many occasions and found them amazing and good rates. Check with your bank as Sabadell make a charge I believe of 18euros every time you pay money on. If you are paying it into say a builder or solicitors account etc. the transfer is free. You can also change a large amount when rate is good and is held in your wallet until you want to transfer. Would highly recommend them.

Pete 147

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:49pm

Pete 147

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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:49pm

Jon Skene wrote on Wed Nov 16, 2022 2:10pm:

I have used currencies direct also on many occasions and found them amazing and good rates. Check with your bank as Sabadell make a charge I believe of 18euros every time you pay money on. If you are paying it into say a builder or solicitors account etc. the transfer is free. You can also change...

... a large amount when rate is good and is held in your wallet until you want to transfer. Would highly recommend them.

Thank you…… people have recommended so many different firms.  I guess they all offer the same rates or near about.  🙏

Georgia

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 3:53pm

Posts: 26

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Location: Isla Plana

Joined: 10 Sep 2020

Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2022 3:53pm

Hi Pete 147, I see that you have 17 replies, and of course they are all of different opinions, so you, and you only will have to make the final choice, however I am not making any recommendations, I am only stating what was factual at the end of 2021. Since Brexit Sabadell introduced a charge of 18 euros for any payed in deposit to a British account, however Currency Direct would refund the 18 euros on request, this I know because Sabadell held my account, and my  monthly transfers was done by Currency Direct and sometimes by Wise, for me I find transferring funds from my UK bank to Currency Direct, then from Currency Direct to Sabadell, was too much hassle, so I went to my Sabadell branch and put forward my concerns. I was offered an account called Expansion, with this account the bank will do your D/D FOC., and if you are having at least 700 euros transferred every month then you will have free banking. I am still with Sabadell and I am enjoying free banking. But please check with the bank to see if there are any changes, good luck with whatever your choice. 

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