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    Guide to getting started with a CurrencyFair personal account

    CurrencyFair is an international currency exchange platform. It allows you to send and receive money to and from 150+ countries in over 20 currencies. Get same-day transfers on most major currencies from a trusted and secure source that is fully licensed and regulated.

     

    For big life moments such as buying property overseas, to the ones that matter most like sending money to family abroad - CurrencyFair has you covered.

     

    In this guide to using a CurrencyFair personal account, we look at how to get the most from your account. Watch step-by-step guides on:

    How to top up your CurrencyFair account

    In this video, we show you how to top up your CurrencyFair account so you can start using it to exchange currency and transfer money overseas.

    Watch how to top up your CurrencyFair account:

     

    How to exchange money in your CurrencyFair account

    We have the only platform that lets you trade in two ways. You can exchange currencies immediately at bank-beating rates, or choose your own rate and wait for a match on our unique peer-to-peer marketplace.

    Watch how to exchange money in your CurrencyFair account:

     

    How to exchange funds using the Marketplace with your CurrencyFair account

    Here we go through the steps to choose your own exchange rate on our unique peer-to-peer marketplace. Ideal when your transfer is not urgent and you want to wait for an even better rate than the current live rates.

    Watch how to exchange funds in the marketplace in your CurrencyFair account:

     

    How to send money from your CurrencyFair account

    Our user-friendly platform allows you to securely send money to over 150 countries. In the office, working from home or on the go, exchange on our platform from any device, at any time.

    Watch how to send money from your CurrencyFair account:

     

    How to transfer funds out of your CurrencyFair account

    In this video, we show you how to transfer money out of your CurrencyFair account and into your own, or another recipient’s bank account.

     

    Watch how to transfer funds out of your CurrencyFair account:

     

     

    For more information on getting started with CurrencyFair, check out our support centre for detailed guides on managing your currency exchange and personal account. If you still have questions, you can reach out to our world-class, multilingual customer experience team.

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