HL
Currency Service
Secure, hassle-free currency transfers
Save time and money,
on your currency transfers
If you’re buying or selling property abroad, transferring wages or a pension, sending funds to loved ones or making an overseas investment, we’re here to make the process simple, seamless and cost-effective.
Transfer 40+ currencies to more than 120 countries through a marketing-leading online platform or over the phone with your personal currency expert and benefit from:
- Excellent exchange rates
- No transfer fees
- 24/7 transfers
- The ability to fix or target exchange rates
- Automated rate alerts
- Dedicated account management
- Currency news & insights
How it works
If you need to move money abroad you can arrange your currency transfer in three simple steps:
Step 1
Open an account in minutes
Step 2
Secure a great rate online or over the phone (0207 847 9250)
Step 3
Send the funds to transfer
That’s it. The team will take care of the rest.
If you want to send your currency straight on, your funds will be transferred the same day* and you can track the progress of the transfer through your online account.
You’ll also have the option to hold currency in secure digital wallets in your account until you need it, speeding up future transfers. Please note that no interest is paid on balances held within a wallet.
*Subject to normal banking cut off times. Transfer speed can vary depending on the currencies and destinations involved, the time the transfer was initiated and the processing time of the receiving bank.
Why the HL Currency Service?
The HL Currency Service is provided by Currencies Direct, a leading international payments specialist with almost 30 years of experience:
- Multi-award winning
- Rated 5 stars on Trustpilot
- Level 1 credit rating with Dun & Bradstreet
- Authorised by the FCA in the UK and Bank of Spain in the EU
- $10bn+ transferred annually
Tailored transfers
With a range of currency services available you can pick the option that’s right for you – from fixing a rate in advance to setting rate alerts.
Who are Currencies Direct?
Currencies Direct are a leading provider of foreign exchange services.
They’ve worked with more than 500,000 customers since their establishment in 1996 and they hold an ‘Excellent’ five-star rating on Trustpilot.
Our partnership with Currencies Direct will give you access to great exchange rates and exceptional customer service, saving you time and money.
Currencies Direct hold a level 1 credit rating with Dun & Bradstreet and have won a number of awards over the years, including Consumer Champion and Money Transfer Provider of the Year.
Any questions?
If you’d like to know more please check our FAQs or call 0207 847 9250 (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm) to speak to a dedicated currency specialist.
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© Hargreaves Lansdown Currency Service is provided by Currencies Direct Ltd, One Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA, United Kingdom. Registered in England & Wales, No.: 03041197. Currencies Direct Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority as an Electronic Money Institution under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011. Their FCA Firm Reference number is 900669.