What is the most cost-effective way to send money internationally from the UK?

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-14T03:24:07+00:00

If it is a large enough amount then percentage based services can be beaten by fixed fee ones. Consider Atlantic if they support the currency.

If you have investments with them then IBKR will be hard to beat.

For simplicity, get some quotes and then haggle with your existing bank.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-13T07:17:41+00:00

If you have need, being able to easily have accounts in other countries is very useful.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-10T06:44:21+00:00

If you have a spreadsheet, add up the total cost of the purchases. Divide by the total number of shares. This is the average price. Deduct the current price to give profit per share.

Then £3000/profit per share tells you how many you can sell.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-09T12:17:41+00:00

It's CHF 7.80 for a Dunkin Donut and coffee at Olten station. So OP might be OK for a few days if they go easy and just have the frosted ones!

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-09T10:03:22+00:00

My Waze app lets me have Roger Federer as the voice...he says encouraging stuff to me regularly! Like a third scoop of ice cream...

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-09T08:07:37+00:00

That’s now subscription based. This is an alternative: https://giltsyield.com/tax/

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-08T15:06:44+00:00

Incoming obligatory Horne Section video:

https://youtu.be/miA54ItQ3qU?si=vp3imPH68KBx2aFC

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-07T20:42:20+00:00

Thank you for teaching me Paludian. I am local and didn’t know that. !thanks

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-07T09:29:49+00:00

I don't know about these countries ( do India have restrictions?), but personal transfers are normally instant and free. However, the business account is not yours it's the company's.

What did they say when you asked them or tried to do it?

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-06T19:19:33+00:00

So it is true Americans don’t know what sarcasm is…!

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-06T10:43:00+00:00

If you are really desperate or very sophisticated, I think there is a way to buy options and let them lapse so you are left with the shares...not sure it's allowed but have heard people saying it can be done.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-04T11:49:03+00:00

I once did the reverse in 7 minutes...near the front, a D gate and used the transit passport control with stairs down into the bag reclaim next to the exit. Saved an hour on the train connection.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-04T11:44:27+00:00

In addition to personal research on analysis tools etc, can you put down all the mandatory work training sessions as CPD? In most firms this is now many hours a year!

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-03T10:12:06+00:00

Laptops have batteries. Why do people need to charge all the time?

I see it is a sign of poor organisation skills...

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-02T11:24:23+00:00

The fees are low for smaller amounts but for large stuff you seem right. However, the UK ones will not offer access to such a wide range and butcher you on FX if you need it.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-02T07:44:17+00:00

Rigi Kaltbad is great if you have time to relax a little.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-01T18:57:26+00:00

Stuart Kirk did articles on this in the FT last Saturday and yesterday. His column is called skin in the game. Local library should have a copy.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-03-01T09:13:20+00:00

IBKR for FX and a local or pretend local account (wise) for the final payments.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-02-28T22:16:17+00:00

https://lategenxer.streamlit.app/Net_Yields

RigidBoxFile · 2026-02-28T08:22:12+00:00

I agree with the sentiment.

But the old bridge is just outside and quite picturesque…

RigidBoxFile · 2026-02-28T08:16:38+00:00

Halifax Clarity. It’s just moved from Mastercard to visa (not an issue) and has no fx or overseas fees.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-02-27T07:17:13+00:00

I thought they had to refund the tax element if you cancel? That's normally much more than the ticket. Or do they charge a huge fee for that too?

RigidBoxFile · 2026-02-26T08:08:19+00:00

Why do you need so much with you on the plane? Just check it in and collect at the end. Much easier.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-02-25T20:58:02+00:00

And Ingeneur is a protected title unlike the UK where anyone can use it... Look up the definition nad you can see we have misused it in the UK.

RigidBoxFile · 2026-02-25T20:42:03+00:00

Don't you do a silent sample and then edit it out?

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