How CurrencyFair Works

Fast, secure money transfers made easy

Getting Started

Start saving on your money transfers in three simple steps.

Create your free account

Opening an account is quick and easy, and can take just minutes.
Set up your transaction

Tell us the amount and currency you want to exchange, and who you want to send to.
Transfer your money

Send your money to CurrencyFair by bank transfer to be exchanged.

We take care of the rest!

When we receive your money, we exchange it at the best available rate and transfer to the recipient without delay.

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8 times cheaper than the banks

On average you pay just 0.4% above the mid-market rate (the rate you see on Google) of the amount exchanged.

Your money arrives

The recipient receives their money: fast and secure at a bank-beating exchange rate.

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Not ready to exchange?

With CurrencyFair you can request a better rate, or top up your wallet and exchange later when the rate suits you.

The CurrencyFair Wallet

Our free multi-currency wallet offers bank level security for all your currencies, and your funds are always ready to exchange. Top up at any time, and transfer when you’re ready.

Choose your own rate

Our unique peer-to-peer exchange empowers you to set your own rate, and wait for it to be matched with other customers exchanging the opposite currency.

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Rate alerts

We’ll keep you informed of the latest rates with our email alerts. You can set up daily or weekly alerts, or request an email when a currency reaches your desired rate.

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FAQs

Some common questions asked by people getting started.

How long will it take for my money to reach my CurrencyFair account?

Sending in money to your CurrencyFair account typically takes 2 business days for Euro payments, while GBP Faster Payments and CHAPS typically reach us on the same business day. Other currencies can take up to 5 business days to reach us. Find out more about our estimated processing times.
Is my money safe?

Yes. CurrencyFair is fully regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Customer funds are ring fenced to ensure maximum security and protection, meaning your money is in safe hands.
How can I top up my CurrencyFair account?

You can top up your CurrencyFair account through a bank transfer. Additionally customers with Irish debit cards can make debit card payments, while Australian residents can use BPAY to top up their account.
Do I need to verify my account?

As a fully regulated financial services business, we are required to verify the identity of all our customers. Where possible we attempt to speed up the process through electronic checks. Where this isn’t possible, we require proof of identification and up to two proofs of address.

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CurrencyFair Ltd is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. CurrencyFair Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative (No.419450) of CurrencyFair Australia Pty Ltd, regulated in Australia by ASIC (AFS License No. 402709). CurrencyFair Limited is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Temporary Permissions Regime (TPR). Registration Number is FRN 522602. Data on CurrencyFair website(s) (including pricing data) is protected by database rights. All rights reserved Registered Office: Colm House, 91 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland. CurrencyFair Ltd CRO: 469391 (Incorporated in Ireland)

The information contained on our website is general in nature. CurrencyFair has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on this general advice you should therefore consider the appropriateness of the advice having regard to your situation. We recommend you obtain independent financial, legal and taxation advice before making any financial investment decision.

How CurrencyFair Works

Fast, secure money transfers made easy

Getting Started

Start saving on your money transfers in three simple steps.

Create your free account

Opening an account is quick and easy, and can take just minutes.

Set up your transaction

Tell us the amount and currency you want to exchange, and who you want to send to.

Transfer your money

Send your money to CurrencyFair by bank transfer to be exchanged.