Buying watches, property, supercars or yachts abroad? Keep the bank's cut.
Competitive exchange rates for the purchases where the rate really matters, and one specialist who looks after you from first quote to final payment.
Free to open, with no obligation. Appointed Representative of FCA-authorised GC Partners.
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GBP/EUR ▲ 0.06% today- GBP/EUR1.1937
- GBP/CHF1.0996
- GBP/USD1.3376
- GBP/AED4.9123
- GBP/HKD10.4865
- EUR/CHF0.9212
- USD/HKD7.8398
- GBP/JPY210.0600
Indicative mid-market rates, not a quote.
Most of our clients buy watches or property abroad
Dealers buying stock overseas, and people buying a home in Spain, Portugal, France or Dubai. We cover plenty of other purchases too.
Watch trade
Pay overseas dealers fast, in whatever currency the invoice says, and keep the margin. Discreetly.
How we help
Property abroad
Deposits, completions and staged new-build payments in Spain, Portugal, France and Dubai.
How we helpWe also help with
Cars & yachts
Sport
Today's rates
Indicative mid-market rates for the currencies our clients use most, updated every working day.
| £1 buys | Rate | Day | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUREuro | 1.1937 | 0.06%up | |
| CHFSwiss franc | 1.0996 | 0.42%down | |
| USDUS dollar | 1.3376 | 0.19%down | |
| AEDUAE dirham | 4.9123 | 0.19%down | |
| HKDHong Kong dollar | 10.486 | 0.29%down |
What the rate means on one completion
You're completing on a €600,000 villa in Marbella. Banks rarely charge a visible fee. The cost is hidden in the rate. Here's what that looks like at today's mid-market rate.
Paying €600,000 costs roughly
- Typical bank (3% margin)
- £518,184
- Specialist (0.6% margin)
- £505,673
Difference on one payment
£12,511
Illustrative example only. Mid-market cost £502,639 at today's indicative rate. Bank and specialist margins vary by provider, amount and currency. This is not a quote.
Two free tools for property buyers
Help with timing your transfers and budgeting for every payment. Free, with no obligation.
Rate alert
Pick the rate you want for your euros or dirhams. We'll tell you when the market gets there, or buy automatically with a limit order.
Set an alertPayment planner
Map your deposit, stages and completion in pounds, and see what a 1% move in the pound would cost you.
Plan my payments
Case study (illustrative example) · Pre-owned watch dealer buying overseas, UK
How a UK dealer stopped losing pieces to faster buyers
Most of the stock came from overseas, but bank payments kept landing a day late and pieces went to quicker buyers. A specialist who knew the timings fixed it.
Guides and market updates
Week to 16 October 2026
Pound edges up against the euro
GBP/EUR +0.44%GBP/USD +0.87%GBP/CHF +0.01%GBP/HKD +0.88%
How to Transfer Money to Buy Property in Spain (2026 Guide)
Buying in Spain from the UK? How to send your deposit and completion funds, what the notary needs, and how to avoid losing thousands on the exchange rate.
14 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Buying Property in Dubai from the UK: How to Send the Funds
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14 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Off-Plan Property Abroad: Staged Payments and Currency Risk Explained
Buying off-plan in Spain, Portugal or Dubai means paying in stages over months or years. Here's how currency moves affect your total, and how to manage it.
14 Oct 2026 · 5 min read
Questions
Who are you, exactly?
Globe FX is an Appointed Representative of GC Partners, which is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority for payment services. GC Partners provides the payments; we look after you personally from start to finish. Full details are at the foot of every page.
How do you beat my bank?
Banks often build a margin of a few percent into the exchange rate. Specialists usually work on much tighter margins, and on a big purchase that difference adds up fast.
Does it cost anything to open an account?
No. Opening an account is free and you're under no obligation to transfer.
Is there a minimum?
There's no fixed minimum to open an account. We're built for bigger payments, where the rate makes the most difference.
Are the rates on this site real?
They're indicative mid-market rates from European Central Bank reference data, updated regularly. Your actual rate is confirmed by your specialist before you commit.