Why use the Assetz Currency Exchange Account?
- Competitive exchange rates
- Global currency coverage
- No commission
- No transfer fees
- International transfers are made easy
- Protection from adverse currency movements
- Experienced and helpful dealing team
- Telephone service
- Regular transfer plans to make paying an overseas mortgage easy
- Conversions of foreign currency (such as rental income) back to sterling
Don’t miss out on any of these advantages - sign up to a currency exchange account now!
As soon as you start looking at property abroad you should open an Assetz Currency Exchange Account. There is no cost associated with opening an account, and no minimum usage obligations apply. It simply ensures that you are ready to act quickly when the need arises, taking advantage of the favourable exchange rates available via the Assetz Currency Service.
Your Assetz Currency Exchange Account will enable you to make payments abroad for your property purchase using a competitive rate of exchange and with NO transfer fees.This is likely to save you a considerable sum when compared with using your High Street Bank for the transfers. See how the banks compare to our rates.
Often it will be necessary to make a fast transfer of your deposit payment in order to secure your property and ensure it is taken off the market. If the Assetz Currency Exchange Account is already open, you will be able to action the transfer and ensure that your deposit is paid swiftly and the property is taken off the market and secured in your name.
So open a currency exchange account today with Assetz to ensure smooth currency transfers for the property of your dreams….
Once you have paid the deposit for your property, you will have a number of other reasons to use your Assetz Currency Exchange Account:
- Paying further funds required to complete on the purchase
- Making overseas mortgage payments
- Paying your property management fees, agents fees and for any renovation work
- Buying a car or yacht in that country
- Preparing to emigrate
- Converting your overseas rental earnings back into Sterling
Email us or call our Currency Specialists on 0117 980 9990 (lines open 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Download an application form or request a call back
Competitive exchange rates
You will have access to commercial exchange rates which could typically save you up to £2,000 on a £100,000 property in comparison to a bank or building society. Even bigger savings are available on the more exotic currencies.
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Global currency coverage
From Euros and US Dollars to Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, UAE Dirham and Polish Zloty- we will give you competitive rates for currencies around the globe.
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A variety of ways to buy currency
Our aim is to offer you complete flexibility with your currency transactions. With our range of dealing options we will be able to tailor your transaction to match your currency requirements.
We offer:
- Fast conversions and transfers within just 2 business days
- Fix the exchange rate for up to 2 years ahead
- Fix the exchange rate for a flexible time period if you are not sure when you need the currency.
- Regular Currency Transfer Plan
For more information on the various types of currency transfer that protect you from adverse currency movements please click here.
Alternatively, call our dealing team on 0117 980 9990 with any questions.
No commission
Not only will you have access to cost saving foreign exchange rates, but your transaction will be completely commission free.
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No transfer fees
In addition we do not charge for electronic transfers allowing our clients to save yet more money. Other companies and banks charge from £30 for electronic transfers which, especially if transfers abroad are carried out regularly, will certainly add up.
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International transfers made easy
Sending or receiving funds to or from a foreign bank account can sometimes seem rather confusing. We can talk you through the process and ensure that the funds get to the right place. If you would like to learn more about International Bank Transfers, please call us on 0845 400 8000.
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Protection from adverse currency movements
We can offer you a range of contract types to help you protect yourself against increased costs caused by foreign exchange movements. For more information on the various options available to you please call us on 0845 400 8000.
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Experienced and helpful dealing team
You will have direct access to our professional dealers who are experienced in helping clients exchanging currency for the first time, through to Financial Directors making regular transfers.
We understand that this might be your first large currency transaction. Our goal is to find out your currency requirements and help you through the process, so you can decide which type of transaction is most suitable for you. Please call us on 0117 980 9990 if you have any questions about exchanging currency or our service.
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Telephone service
You will be able to deal with your personal Account Manager by telephone and by email in order to make the process as simple and as quick as possible. Payment can be made by debit card - over the phone - or by CHAPS transfer from your current account. For more information on example cases of how the different types of currency contracts work, please call us on 0845 400 8000.
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Regular transfer plans
If you need to make regular payments abroad in a foreign currency then our Regular Currency Transfer Plan is exactly what you are looking for. Our competitive exchange rates will give you a cost-saving way to convert your currency, the service is commission-free and there are no transfer fees.
To give you the security of knowing exactly how much it will cost you in pounds and how much currency will be transferred, we will fix the exchange rate for you for the duration of your transfer plan. Plus your payments will be collected by Direct Debit, making the whole process simple and hassle-free.
For more information on our Regular Transfer Plans, please call us on 0845 400 8000.
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Conversions of foreign currency back to sterling
There may be occasions when you need to change a foreign currency back in to sterling. This could be income from working abroad or selling a foreign asset - whatever the reason, we aim to save you money and make the transaction as easy as possible.
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UK Finance
Our fully-qualified UK mortgage advisers provide inside knowledge on getting the best from any deal whether for the purchase or re-mortgage of a commercial or buy-to-let investment property or your main home. Speak to our advisers to find out if you are on the best deal available.
International Mortgages
Assetz Finance offers its expertise in finance for properties located in a range of countries, not just the UK. Our specialist overseas mortgage advisers are experienced in both the banking sector and conveyancing procedures used in these countries.
Insurance and Protection
Assetz Finance offers a comprehensive range of insurance products tailored to property investors including extremely competitive landlord insurance as well as rental payment insurance and legal expenses cover. It is increasingly important to take out a policy against defaults and legal proceedings and with our policies starting from £126 per annum (covering up to 16 properties) there has been no better time to take out this protection. Speak to an adviser for more details.
Insurance and protection for homeowners
It is as important as ever to ensure that you have enough insurance to protect your family in the event of unexpected events, illness, redundancy and death, in particular if you have debt but also to ensure that your family has the income they require for the future. This includes mortgage payment protection, critical illness and life insurance. Speak to an adviser to learn how each policy covers you.
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