A Review Of The Currencies Direct Website

Where is the website located on the internet?

Go to the following address located here.  This is the main URL, but the site will adjust to reflect wherever you are in the world.  There are four countries to choose from in the tiny drop down menu at the top of the page, so you will be directed to the nearest option.

There is a currency converter situated on the main page too, so take a look to see if your main currency is shown there.  If it isn’t there automatically, you can change it so that it appears.

How did Currencies Direct get started?

The foreign exchange sector is a busy and sometimes complex area to get involved in.  That’s part of the reason why this company was set up.  If you don’t like organizing payments to other people or companies in other countries via your bank, then Currencies Direct provides an alternative solution.

They have been in business for well over a decade now, and they have helped many thousands of people in all situations with all kinds of foreign exchange needs.

Finding out all you need to know about the exchange rates

They aren’t that easy to find, but if you want to get a rough idea of the kind of figures you will be taking advantage of, scroll to the bottom of the page.  You can then click the link that leads you into the exchange rates.

This page will only give you a few figures, and you are ultimately going to get the best information for your needs by contacting them.  You can also request information to be sent to you which reflects your own situation, and it’s very easy to do.

All you need to do is to select the quick link on the right hand side which says ‘request information’, and you’ll see a form appear on the next page.  You can select the statements which apply to you and get exactly the right information back in return.  This means you won’t have to call them and be left waiting - they can call you back instead.

What can Currencies Direct offer to individuals?

You could have any number of reasons for sending cash abroad.  For example, some people move to other countries, but still receive payments in their home country.  Currencies Direct can make it extremely easy to make sure those payments are transferred over to you in your new home.

One of the reasons that many people decide to use the service is because they are fed up with using their bank to make foreign transfers of any kind.  Not only can the charges be quite expensive, but it can also take up a lot of time.

This isn’t the case when you use Currencies Direct.  They don’t charge for many of their services, and so getting a much better rate for your money is easy.

What can Currencies Direct offer to companies?

Some companies operate purely within the country they are based in, but that isn’t the case for many others.

If you have a business based in Canada, for example, and you import stock or ship orders from or to people in another country, then you need to work out how to pay them.  The exchange rate is fluctuating all the time and while it might be good when you agree your purchase, it could go against you by the time the payment is required.

Using Currencies Direct can change all this though.  With services such as forward contracts to take advantage of, the advantageous exchange rate that is in place today will still work for you tomorrow, provided you use this method to safeguard your interests.

And there are plenty of other services too, all of which make Currencies Direct a great place to go for any business in any country.

How easily can you apply for an account with this company?

It’s very easy.  You can download and fax back the relevant application form if you wish, or simply apply straight over the internet.  The main thing to remember is to make sure you fill in the right application form.  There is one for businesses and another one for individuals.

Regardless of the type of account you are going to open, you can be assured that the process is a fast one.

Case studies - a great way to find out how it all works

In both the business and the individuals sections, you will find a variety of interesting case studies from people who have already used the Currencies Direct services.

They give you some worthwhile information about the company and how it works, which will make your own account much easier to use and manage.  It gives you a degree of forward knowledge that really comes in handy.

Contacting the company

Once again, this is easily done via the contacts page.  All you have to do is select the country you are closest to, and a pop up box will appear giving you all the offices that are in that part of the world.

For example, if you select North America you will see that there is an office in Ontario, Canada and also one in Georgia, USA.

In conclusion

Whatever your own needs might be, if you need foreign exchange services on a regular basis you could well save a lot of money by using Currencies Direct. 

And with a global footing they are very well placed to help you out, either as an individual or as part of a company.