How CurrencyFair Works

Easy worldwide transfers to over 150 countries

Licensed Money Service Operator in Hong Kong

Getting Started

How to transfer money from Hong Kong

Open an account easily

Complete your profile and get verified. Start to send and receive money around the world online.

Set up your transaction

Tell us the amount, the currency you want to exchange to and the bank account you want to send money to.

Transfer your money

Send USD or HKD to CurrencyFair by bank transfer to be exchanged into 20 currencies.

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.

Your money arrives

The recipient receives their money: fast, secure worldwide transfers at competitive exchange rates.

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Bank level security - without the hidden fees of the banks

CurrencyFair is a licensed Money Service Operator under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615 of the laws of Hong Kong) so your money is always secure.

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Not ready to exchange?

With CurrencyFair you have the choice to exchange later when the rate suits you.

Currency wallet

Top up balances in your multi-currency wallet at any time to exchange later.

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Choose your own rate

Set to auto-exchange at your preferred rate in our peer-to-peer marketplace.

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Rate alerts

Set up free alerts for when your preferred exchange rate is reached.

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World-class Customer Support

Our amazing customer support team can help you. Get an answer to your question from real people.

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FAQ's

Some common questions asked by people sending money with CurrencyFair

How long will it take to send Hong Kong dollars to my CurrencyFair account?

Sending in money to your CurrencyFair account typically takes 1-2 business days for USD payments, while HKD deposits usually reach us in 1 business day. Find out more about our transfer times

Is my money safe?

Yes. CurrencyFair Limited, Hong Kong Branch is a licensed Money Service Operator under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615 of the laws of Hong Kong), meaning your money is in safe hands.

How can I Top Up my CurrencyFair account?

All customers can top up a CurrencyFair account by bank transfer.

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. Customers resident in Hong Kong must be verified as part of the account application process. We require photo identification and a proof of address.

CurrencyFair Limited, Hong Kong Branch, is licensed as a Money Service Operator under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (Cap. 615 of the laws of Hong Kong). CurrencyFair Limited is regulated (fully authorised) by the Central Bank in Ireland under the European Communities (Payments Services) Regulations 2009 and as Payment Institution under Regulation 18 of the European Union (Payment Services) Regulations 2018 (the 'Regulations'). Data on CurrencyFair website(s) (including pricing data) is protected by database rights. The information contained on our website is general in nature. CurrencyFair has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation 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. Copyright © 2010 – 2019 CurrencyFair LTD. All rights reserved.