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Money Transfer Made Simple

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Updated 20th July 2022 | Published 22nd May 2015

With so many money transfer companies around, finding the best one can be a little challenging. But fear not, we’ve handpicked 3 money transfer companies and put them through the Smart Money People test!
Money Transfer Made Simple
Money Transfer Made Simple
With so many money transfer companies around, finding the best one can be a little challenging. But fear not! After researching the market, we’ve handpicked 3 money transfer companies and put them through the Smart Money People test!

HiFX is the UK’s leading international money transfer specialist, providing a 24/7 service for money transfers of £50 and up. They specialise in making money transfer quick, easy, secure and cheaper than banks.

How easy is it to sign-up? 4/5 (it took us just 2 minutes)

How good is the rate? 5/5 (we checked the £ to € rate on 4th March 2016)

How good are the customer reviews? 5/5 (they have thousands of great reviews)

Speed of money transfer: 4/5 (normally takes 1 business day)

Worldwide: Yes

Motto: "Don't let the banks cash in on your international money transfers."

WorldRemit are a newer company, but fast becoming one of the best ways to transfer money around the world. When we signed-up and checked the rate...they wiped the floor with traditional money transfer options like the Post Office.

How easy is it to sign-up? 5/5 (it'll take less than 1 min)

How good is the rate? 5/5 (we checked the £ to € rate on 4th March 2016)

How good are the customer reviews? 5/5 (they have thousands of great customer reviews)

Speed of money transfer: 4/5 (normally takes 1 business day)

Worldwide: Yes

Motto: "We believe in faster, simpler, lower-cost money transfers. That means building beautiful products and better services for our customers."

Launched in 2007, TransferGo has become a leading money transfer firm in Europe and the United States. Based in London, and regulated by the FCA, they offer great rates and a key selling point is that you can easily use TransferGo on mobile, desktop or tablet, meaning making a money transfer with them is really easy.

How easy is it to sign-up? 5/5 (it'll take less than 1 min)

How good is the rate? 4/5 (we checked the £ to € rate on 4th March 2016)

How good are the customer reviews? 5/5 (loads of good reviews here!)

Speed of money transfer: 4/5 (normally takes 1 business day)

Worldwide: No (Europe and United States)

Motto: "We are here to make your life easier."

Summary
All 3 companies are pretty good (they all beat traditional money transfer options like the Post Office). But after our research, we'd sign-up with HiFX today. Why?
HiFX offer really simple and transparent real-time pricing and also have global reach so you can send money anywhere. They're also a well established company that has almost 20 years experience. 

* Email update: For a limited time HiFX are offering even better exchange rates! You could also earn £10 if you refer a friend after you sign-up *

Use the button below and you can sign-up for a free account with HiFX to make it quick and easy to make a money transfer when you need to.

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