After decades of service with the RAF, Steve and his wife Julie knew that their retirement wouldn’t be spent standing still. They’d lived in Hong Kong, Northern Ireland, and Cyprus during Steve’s postings, and when the time came to retire early, there was no question about where they wanted to be: under the Mediterranean sun in Cyprus.

Like many expats, though, they faced a practical challenge: their income, from UK pensions and the rental property they kept back home, was still paid into their UK bank account. Settling into life abroad meant finding a way to transfer those funds to Cyprus reliably, affordably, and without hassle.

That’s when they discovered CurrencyFair.

Through online research and recommendations from other expats, Steve and Julie came across CurrencyFair more than 10 years ago, and they’ve never looked back. They’ve never had to use any other transfer provider. Instead, CurrencyFair became their trusted financial companion from the very start of their new chapter abroad.

Every month, they transfer their UK income into their Cypriot bank account and use it for daily life, paying bills, shopping for food, covering healthcare, and even looking after their car. For them, the benefits are clear:

• Excellent exchange rates that make their pensions go further.
  
  
• Fast, reliable transfers that give peace of mind.
  
  
• An easy-to-use platform that makes managing money stress-free.

• Personal, responsive support when needed, so rare that in a decade, they’ve only had to call once.

As Steve puts it:

“Totally ease of use, coupled with speed of service & excellent exchange rate.”

Now fully settled in Cyprus, Steve and Julie have no plans to change the way they move their money. CurrencyFair has been part of their retirement journey from the beginning, making it simple for them to enjoy the life they always dreamed of.

Their advice to others? Don’t wait until you move abroad to figure out your finances, discover CurrencyFair early and start your new life overseas with confidence.