Experience with XE Currency Exchange?

Winsomenow on 24/05/2018 - 16:44
Last edited 24/05/2018 - 17:04 by 1 other user

My parents was trying to send me some money to Australia for their retirement purpose and we are looking for the best way to do that. Some people suggested world first and some XE. Just wondering if anyone tried XE before and if they provide good rate.

If not, I’ll go for worldFirst.

Thank you

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  notfrodo on 24/05/2018 - 16:57

  +4

  Try TransferWise. I have used them several times. Reliable. Good rates.

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    dcuksuop on 24/05/2018 - 18:42

    I second TransferWise

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      iDroid on 24/05/2018 - 21:54

      I third TransferWise, used frequently.

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  ProBoDoBo on 24/05/2018 - 19:21

  +1

  InstaRem provides better rate than Transferwise.

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  MarsTitan on 24/05/2018 - 19:43

  +1

  I've used both. You maybe able to call and negotiate a better rate with XE if the amount is more than 10k.

  But transferwise has better rates.

  Don't forget to get a referral to open a transferwise account to get your first transfer at a reduced rate.

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  cloudy on 24/05/2018 - 20:43

  +1

  OFX is a Aussie based exchanger which I’ve found to provide faster transfer service, helps for peace of mind that it comes quickly and not worried its lost. Good rates too.

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  reddwarf on 24/05/2018 - 23:36

  I've used XE, transferwise and OFX

  XE are less restrictive (AUD -> USD in non USD country)
  For simple cases it will most often come down to rate/fee
  I have usually found transferwise the most competitive