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A simple and competitive way to exchange currencies.

CurrencyFair is a peer-to-peer currency exchange service which offers a cheaper alternative to exchanging currencies at a bank or other similar service. CurrencyFair estimates that they can save consumers up to 90% on a currency exchange because of their unique peer-to-peer model, which sees your funds traded to other users without the high fees.

5 Free transfers after your first transfer

If you sign up using finder.com.au and make your first transfer, CurrencyFair will give you 5 free transfers.

Product NameExclusive: CurrencyFair International Money Transfers
Min. Transfer AmountEUR 8
Max. Transfer AmountNo limit
Transfer MethodsOnline
Transfer OptionsOne off payments
Transfer Speed
Minimum transfer time
2 days
Customer ServicePhone, Email
Available CurrenciesAED, AUD, CAD, CHF, CZK, DKK, EUR, GBP, HKD, HUF, ILS, NOK, NZD, PLN, SEK, SGD, USD, ZAR
Online Transfer FeeEUR 3

Pros

  • Peer-to-peer money service, so you'll get competitive exchange rates
  • Branches located in Ireland, Australia and the UK
  • Low fees

Cons

  • Only a small number of currencies available

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CurrencyFair’s exchange rates

As mentioned above, CurrencyFair utilises a system where your currency is traded to others who want it. In exchange for this more transparent system CurrencyFair adds a small fee and margin to each transfer, which is still much smaller than what other banks and exchange brokers might charge.

What currencies are available?

CurrencyFair has a large range of currencies available for trade. These include:

  • Australian dollars
  • Euro
  • UAE dirham
  • Canadian dollars
  • Swiss franc
  • Czech koruna
  • Danish krone
  • Pound sterling
  • Israeli shekel
  • Japanese yen
  • Thai baht
  • Singapore dollar
  • Hong Kong dollar
  • Hungarian forint
  • Norwegian krone
  • New Zealand dollar
  • Polish zloty
  • Swedish krona
  • United States dollar
  • South African rand

Who can use CurrencyFair?

CurrencyFair is available for both businesses and personal clients. CurrencyFair can be helpful to many people, including:

  • International students - Living and studying abroad is expensive without having to factor in expensive currency exchange fees and poor rates.
  • Property owners - Owning an overseas property means you have to regularly make repayments. CurrencyFair can save you money over the course of your home loan. Considering most home loans are paid out over 20 - 30 years this can be a large saving.
  • Retired expat - If you’re retired and living overseas, it’s wise to seek cheap currency conversion so you better preserve your retirement funds.
  • Overseas workers - If you work overseas and regularly send money back to your family a service like CurrencyFair can see you save plenty in fees over the duration of your working life abroad.

How do I use CurrencyFair?

To use CurrencyFair you’ll need to open an account. This is free and takes five minutes to do. Once your account is open you can exchange currencies.

You’ll then have to send your funds to the client account. Next, you convert your funds into your chosen currency, and then you give CurrencyFair the account details to receive your funds.

CurrencyFair has short processing times. When transferring Australian dollars to Euros, it will take 1 - 2 business days for CurrencyFair to receive your funds and another 1 - 2 business days to receive the funds. This type of transaction would come with a EUR 3 fee. There’s also the option for a priority transfer which would only take 0 - 1 business days and cost EUR 8.

Real questions from our users

Is CurrencyFair Safe?

CurrencyFair is a fully regulated Payment Services Provider. They ensure your funds are held with top shelf global institutions which are separate from their own bank accounts.

Will I need to identify myself?

If CurrencyFair can’t verify your identity online you’ll need to send in some identification documents which they’ll verify manually. In most cases, CurrencyFair will you to supply at least one of the following:

  • Passport
  • Driver’s licence
  • Identity card

You’ll also need to supply some identification for your address:

  • Bank statement
  • Credit card statement
  • Utility bills
  • Insurance notices

Is there a minimum or maximum transfer amount?

You must exchange a minimum of 8 EUR (or the equivalent in your currency)and there is no limit for maximum transfer amount.

Are there ongoing fees when using CurrencyFair?

There are no ongoing fees with a CurrencyFair account.

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    NinaAugust 21, 2018

    Hi, I am about to move to Micronesia (currency USD). I plan to open a local bank account, but will still need to transfer money from my Australian bank account to the Micronesian one. Is this possible with currencyFair and how much would I likely be charged in fees for a $1000 AUD transfer?
    Thanks.

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      JoshuaAugust 27, 2018Staff

      Hi Nina,

      Thanks for getting in touch with finder. I hope all is well with you. :)

      Yes, it is possible for you to send money from Australia to Micronesia. The only fee you need to worry about is 3 Euros for each transfer. Please remember as well that CurrencyFair adds a small margin to each transfer when converting currencies. CurrencyFair doesn’t have any limit maximum transfer amount.

      I hope this helps. Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach us out again.

      Have a wonderful day!

      Cheers,
      Joshua

      Reply
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    carolineNovember 16, 2016

    hi

    I would like to transfer $17350 American dollars from Egypt to Australia , same currency , how can I do that

    thank you

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      HaroldNovember 16, 2016Staff

      Hello Caroline,

      Generally, you open an account with the service, deposit the money you want to send via your local bank account so you’re not charged any fees. Then, you indicate what country you want to send the funds to by providing the recipient’s IBAN/SWIFT number, BSB and account number. The service then processes the transaction for you usually at a better exchange and lower fees due to economies of scale. Also, you may read this article as your reference guide before you do the money transfer.

      I hope this information has helped.

      Cheers,
      Harold

      Reply
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    CarolOctober 20, 2016

    Please can you tell me how I can transfer British Pounds to a Bank account in Kenya that is in US dollars? I have a currency fair account. Thank you

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      ClarizzaOctober 24, 2016Staff

      Hi Carol,

      Thanks for your question.

      You will need to first open a CurrencyFair account then send your funds to the client account. Next, you convert your funds into your chosen currency, and then you give CurrencyFair the account details to receive your funds. You can open an account with CurrencyFair direct from our site by clicking the ‘Go to site’ button. You will be taken to the CurrencyFair website where you can select the currency you will be sending and the currency your recipient will receive.

      Hope this has helped.

      Regards,
      Clarizza

      Reply
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    alicAugust 1, 2016

    can I send money from Kenya to Norway and how do I go about it

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      MayAugust 1, 2016Staff

      Hi Alic,

      Thanks for your inquiry.

      Unfortunately, sending money from Kenya to Norway through Currency Fair is not possible. But you can send through Western Union, Worldremit and Moneygram.

      Cheers,
      May

      Reply
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    SunnyApril 17, 2016

    Can i send from Singapore dollars in Singapore bank to Canadian dollars in Vancouver

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      ShirleyApril 19, 2016Staff

      Hi Sunny,

      Thanks for your question.

      You can send money from Singapore to Canada with CurrencyFair, though you can only conduct this online and not through a Singaporean bank.

      When you open a CurrencyFair account you’ll be asked to deposit funds.

      If you conduct it through your bank it’s likely to be a bank international money transfer instead.

      Reply
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    MikeApril 13, 2016

    Do both parties/people have to be members of Currency Fair to transfer money to each other?

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      HarryApril 13, 2016

      Hi Mike,

      Thanks for your question.

      The sender must be a member of Currency Fair in order to transfer money to a third party. The recipient does not need to have a Currency Fair account. You may need to provide Currency Fair with information regarding the third party and why you are sending money to them.

      I hope this helps,

      Harry

      Reply
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    AjayMarch 17, 2016

    Hi,
    Is it possible to transfer money from AED to INR (India) through Currency Fair?

    Regards,
    Ajay

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      ShirleyMarch 17, 2016Staff

      Hi Ajay,

      Thanks for your question.

      Unfortunately CurrencyFair can’t support that transfer. TorFX, Currency Solutions, World First or Compass Markets can help.

      Reply
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    markFebruary 19, 2016

    how much in $aus to ensure 2511 NZ arrives in NZ bank a/c please

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      ShirleyFebruary 22, 2016Staff

      Hi Mark,

      Thanks for your question.

      At the time of writing, AUD$ 250.10032 will need to be sent.

      Hope this helps.

      Reply
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    MichaelJanuary 2, 2016

    HI,
    How do I get th free transaction? I’ve followed the link to the CurrencyFair website from finder.com.au, but they re still wanting to apply to transaction charge.
    Michael

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      ShirleyJanuary 4, 2016Staff

      Hi Michael,

      Thanks for your question.

      Your account will be credited with €15 after your first transfer. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

      Cheers,
      Shirley

      Reply
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    lisaDecember 2, 2015

    i have a currency fair account, can i us it to transfer funds from my linked account in Australia to a friend bank account in the UK?

    Reply
    • finder Customer Care
      ShirleyDecember 3, 2015Staff

      Hi Lisa,

      Thanks for your question.

      Yes this should be possible with your current CurrencyFair account.

      Cheers,
      Shirley

      Reply
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