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UK British Pound Sterling (GBP) International Payment Information

The British Pound Sterling (GBP) is the currency of the United Kingdom.

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Real rates, no surprises. Don't be fooled by currency converters on other sites. They give you non-tradable rates just to get your attention. Use the currency exchange tool below to get the best currency exchange rate from FTT for your British Pounds Sterling conversion and international payment or money transfer. The tool can be used to get the best currency exchange rate for buying British Pounds Sterling or selling British Pounds Sterling.

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Making international payments in British Pounds Sterling is an easy and seamless process. International payments can generally be made the same day using an advanced payment provider such as FTT.

 

Payments will need either:

  • A SWIFT/BIC code which is a unique code for the bank where the destination account is held. The SWIFT/BIC ID consists of between 8 and 11 capital letters and numbers.
  • A 6 digit United Kingdom bank clearing code.

Why FTT Currency for British Pound Sterling International Payments?

FTT Currency are experts at exchanging and transferring British Pounds Sterling. We save you up to 90% of the cost of sending British Pounds Sterling overseas and save you time because everything is online. In a few minutes you can send your first payment. Your funds are processed through protected client accounts at Barclays Bank and are fully insured against fraud or negligence by an 'A' rated insurer.


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Latest British Pound Sterling News

Yesterday's Trading (07-Sep-2010)

GBP/USD - closing market price was 1.5352 with a low of 1.5297 and a high of 1.5425.

EUR/GBP - closing market price was 0.8269 (1.2093) with a low of 0.8252 (1.1983) and a high of 0.8345 (1.2118).

 

 

07 September 2010 21:23 - Euro price decline against Sterling

The Euro exchange rate has dropped due to emerging reports that some of the European banks may not have reported their exposures to sovereign debt properly. In addition, there was further bad news due to a decline in German factory orders.
FTT Trading Desk: www.fttcurrency.co.uk

 

 

14 July 2010 08:58 - British Pound Set To Continue Rise

Unemployment figures for the UK have hit a 15-month low, increasing confidence in the UK economy. This has contributed to the Pound Sterling's gains this week, outperforming other major currencies. The Pound is expected to continue to do well over the next few days, although doubts are still present following the major banks unrest over figures released for 2009 GDP that show the recession to have hit harder than first thought.
FTT Trading Desk: www.fttcurrency.co.uk

 

 

12 July 2010 10:52 - GBP falls following warning from banks

Start of the week figures have shown the GBP to be down 0.2 percent against USD. This follows a leaked story to the press suggesting that UK Banks are planning to warn the Chancellor of a potential double dip recession.
FTT Trading Desk: www.fttcurrency.co.uk

 

 

08 July 2010 10:54 - British Pounds Sterling Currency Rate Update

Sterling eases after hitting 2-month high vs Dollar. GBP/USD reached a two month high of 1.5241 this morning setting off a run of selling that in turn has pushed the rate back to 1.5127. Traders will be keeping a close eye on the rate following the Bank of England's policy decision due at 1100GMT.
FTT Trading Desk: www.fttcurrency.co.uk

 

 

24 June 2010 16:14 - British Pounds Sterling Money Transfer Update

The pound has hit a 19-month high as debt woes weigh down on the Euro. Sterling touched 1.2222 Euros during trading on Thursday. This is the highest Sterling has reached since the Financial crisis. Markets continue to worry about the European debt crisis, with the perceived risk of a default by Greece hitting an all-time high.
FTT Trading Desk: www.fttcurrency.co.uk

 

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