Low cost foreign currency exchange
Low cost currency conversions and secure international transfers
If you're looking for the best exchange rates, safe secure transfers and direct access to a foreign exchange specialist, for you or your business, the Currency Service could be for you.
Benefits of the HL Currency Service:
- Bank-beating exchange rates could save you £'000s
- No commission
- Low transfer fees help reduce your costs
- Global coverage providing you with a choice of more than 20 currencies
- Experienced and helpful dealing team to answer your questions
- Simple ways to reduce your currency risk
- Free research centre and regular currency reports
- 99%* of clients rate our service as "Good", "Very Good" or "Excellent"
Your service is much faster and less complicated, the exchange rates are better, and your charges are less. Overall you provide an excellent service, helped by friendly, knowledgeable staff. I could not speak more highly of your service, and I would recommend it unreservedly.
Mr I Head, Bristol
Currency exchange rates
| GBP against | Mid | Last change | % change |
|---|---|---|---|
| US dollar | 1.5884 | ![]() | +0.43% |
| Euro | 1.1998 | ![]() | -0.45% |
| Japanese yen | 122.15 | ![]() | +0.87% |
| Australian dollar | 1.4725 | ![]() | -0.19% |
| Canadian dollar | 1.5813 | ![]() | +0.36% |
| Swiss franc | 1.4511 | ![]() | -0.20% |
Exchange rates delayed by at least 15 minutes and are based on the interbank mid-market rate and are provided by Proquote. Please note exchange rates fluctuate and the rates quoted are for indication purposes only. You will not receive the mid-market rate when placing a deal.
Find out more about the Personal Currency Service
Find out more about the Business Currency Service
* HL survey May 2011, completed by 177 clients
Have a question?
Speak to a foreign exchange specialist on:
0117 311 3257
8.00am to 5.00pm (Monday to Friday)
Alternatively you can email us.
Information about rates
The rate quoted is for indication purposes only and updated every 15 minutes. It is based on the interbank mid-market rate which fluctuates constantly. You will not receive the mid-market rate when placing your deal and you will need to call +44 (0) 117 311 3257 for an individual quotation.
Hargreaves Lansdown is authorised by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) as a Payment Institution under the Payment Services Regulations 2009. Our Firm Reference number is 149970. You can look this up on the FSA register website.

