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Calculate how much sending money overseas would cost with Hawk FX by using our tool below. You can also take a look at the real-time exchange rate Hawk FX offers and see if there will be any additional fees to pay.
Disclaimer: Exchange rates change often. Confirm the total cost with the provider before transferring money.
Available currencies
Hawk FX offers money transfers to over 30 different currencies. You can check out the full list of the currencies above, but the following are some of the more popular ones:
AED Emirati dirham
CNY Chinese yuan
EUR Euro
GBP British pound
HKD Hong Kong dollar
INR Indian rupee
NZD New Zealand dollar
USD United States dollar
What types of transfers can you make with Hawk FX?
Hawk FX only offers transfers to bank accounts but has a range of options that can help you make the most of your transfer.
Regular payments. You can set up a payment that'll automatically go through at whatever frequency you need.
Forward contracts. This lets you lock in today's exchange rate for a transfer up to two years in the future.
Limit orders. You can request what exchange rate you're after and when that rate is met, your transfer will automatically go through.
Business transfers. Hawk FX has a specific product that aims to help businesses reduce volatility and risk.
What payment methods does Hawk FX accept?
Hawk FX only accepts payment by bank transfer.
After you've booked your transfer, you'll be given Hawk FX's bank information detailing where to send your money. Once Hawk FX has received your funds, the company will convert your money and send it to your recipient.
How long does a transfer with Hawk FX take?
Most transfers will arrive the same day, especially for the more popular currencies like EUR and GBP. For the less popular ones, it can take up to two working days.
Is Hawk FX safe to use?
Transfers typically take
1 day
Hawk FX is government regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and keeps clients' money separate from their own. Hawk FX also uses SSL encryption, which gives you a secure connection when you log into the website.
How does Hawk FX make money?
Hawk FX doesn't charge fees, but instead makes money off a margin added to the exchange rate. This is why the exchange rate you'll be quoted is different to the one you can see on Google or Reuters, which is the mid-market rate.
Depending on how much you're sending and the currency, the margin added on to the exchange rate can be anywhere between 0.3% and 1.5%.
How to register an account
Hawk FX's homepage gives you the option to register in the top right-hand corner. It's free to make an account online with Hawk FX.
To start off, you'll need to create an account with your email address, name and password. At this point, you'll also choose whether you're signing up as an individual or company.
You'll be sent an email verification, which you'll have to click through on before you can continue. You'll also need to have your phone handy for when Hawk FX sends you a verification code.
You'll need a current form of government-issued ID for this part, but it can be from anywhere in the world.
This step is where you'll add in your personal information like date of birth and address.
You'll also be asked for information about what country you pay taxes in. While Hawk FX asks for your social media information, it's optional.
You'll need to add in what currencies you're interested in as well as the main reason, frequency and size of the payments. Don't worry if you're not completely certain – an estimate is fine.
You'll be sent an email when Hawk FX has verified your account, which usually happens within 24 hours. Since Hawk FX is based in the UK, anyone in that time zone will often be approved faster.
What is Hawk FX?
Hawk FX was founded by two colleagues – Greg Smith and Vatsal Trivedi – in 2017. Both founders have a history of working in finance and foreign exchange at places like Barclays, Lloyds and Global Reach. Hawk FX has a focus on creating personalised experiences and better customer service than their banking competitors.
Hawk FX's headquarters are in London.
In a nutshell
Pros
Personalised service. You'll get a dedicated account manager assigned to you.
No fees. If your transfer is more than GBP£5,000, you won't be charged any fees on top of this.
Competitive exchange rates. While Hawk FX does charge a margin on top of the exchange rate, it's often still better than going with a bank.
Cons
UK-based customer service. If you're outside of the UK's time zone, there'll be a delay on any questions you have. Hawk FX will usually only get back to you during the UK's office hours.
Only supports bank transfers. You can only pay by bank account and you're only able to send to a bank account.
How does Hawk FX compare to other providers?
Disclaimer: Exchange rates change often. Confirm the total cost with the provider before transferring money.
TorFX guarantees to match any competitor's exchange rate. Conditions apply. TorFX sends money overseas in 30+ currencies, with competitive rates for transfer amounts over $2,000.
Better exchange rates for Finder customers. WorldFirst sends 60+ currencies at competitive rates with no fees. If you find a better eligible quote, WorldFirst will beat it.
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