Currency Convertor

For Buying or Selling a Property Abroad

 Welcome to Currency Convertor :: For Buying A Property Abroad.

When you purchase a property abroad you almost certainly will need to transfer money and convert between currencies. The same applies if you are already a foreign resident abroad and need to repatriate funds home. In either case, it is only natural to think first to use your local bank branch for your general banking to transfer funds. But wait a minute, using your local bank branch can be a fairly expensive route to make such a transaction. Did you know that currency exchange rates and commissions at local bank branches are significantly less favourable to you than those typically offered by specialist foreign exchange brokers.

We use and are happy to therefore recommend the services of Foreign Currency Direct.Transactions arranged through FCD are always at the most competitive rates, and the service is fast and efficient. An estimate of the typical savings using FCD over local bank transactions are in the region of 1 to 2%, or £1,000 to £2,000 saved for every £100,000 transferred. It does not a matter of where you are presently located, because FCD can guide you to get the best deal, and one, by the way that is protected under the Financial Services Authority, UK. FCD is a licensed member of the FSA.

FCD has the handy currency convertor below and has given permission for Brits in Crete to use it. The convertor shows the currency rates, converting between £s/GBP, EUR, USD, AUD, NZD, HKD and AED (United Arab Emirates Dirhams)

To convert and transfer money via FCD you can create an account after you arrive at the FCD website. You are under no obligation to open an account. There are no hidden strings attached if you choose to open an account. FCD's website is at: Foreign Currency Direct Our contact there is Colm Gilhooly. By e-mail,or telephone Colm at the numbers shown below. Just let Colm know you come from the Brits in Crete website to get the most favourable deal (discount) and a warm welcome.

Link to our Daily Market Report 

If you wish to keep up-to-date with the very latest news and trends on where £ Sterling is going, or the direction of the US Dollar or the Euro, then we recommend you check out Foreign Currencies Direct Market Reportpage. This will keep you strategically in touch with the currency market movements and conversion rates. Go there now.