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We exchange currencies at the best rate and make international payments and money transfers simple.
We save you time and money by offering the best rates, zero commission and no fees. Online and anytime, 24/7.
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Choose the target rate for your currency exchange.read more... FTT underwritten by A-rated insurer to £1M per claim.read more... Euro, US and Canadian Dollar payments settled same day.read more... NY listed broker partners with FTT.read more...Calculator Exchange Rate
Many people type in the phrase "calculator exchange rate" to find currency rate conversion tools on the Internet. FTT provides a market leading quotation tool for currency conversion
FTT gives you real rates and no surprises. Don't be fooled by exchange rate calculators on other sites. They give you quotes based on market rates. These quotes are non-tradable but are shown to get your attention.
Use our quote tool below to get a real tradable exchange rate from FTT.
The table below shows current market rates for a sub-set of the major currencies. These are the rates you will normally see in exchange rate calculators on other sites.
Currency markets are fast moving and most difficult to predict of all financial markets. Markets move every few seconds so check this page regularly for constant updates.
GBP
USD
EUR
CHF
AUD
AED
NZD
ZAR
CAD
JPY
SGD
THB
HKD
HUF
PLN
DKK
SEK
CZK
NOK
MXN
TRY
QAR
SAR
XCD
Online System - Our unique and simple to use system enables clients to book Instant FX, Forward FX and FX Order Contracts online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are the only company who provide this range of services to private individuals and small business clients.
Telephone Services - Call us during UK business hours and speak with one of our highly experienced FX traders. All of our trading staff have over 20 years experience in the FX markets. We do not hire junior sales people
and give them scripts to sound like FX experts.
Our Traders will help you with advice on the types of FX products available and how best to use them.
NOTE: WE WILL NEVER PREDICT THE FX MARKET DIRECTION. IF WE KNEW WHERE IT WAS GOING WE WOULD ALL BE RETIRED AND LIVING ON OUR YACHTS BY NOW. DON’T TRUST ANYONE WHO TRIES TO TELL YOU WHERE THE FX MARKET IS GOING. THEY ARE GUESSING TO TRY AND IMPRESS YOU TO GET YOUR BUSINESS.
Risk Advisory - If you have more complex or a series of FX needs over a period of time, we are happy to talk this through with you and make recommendations on which tools and strategies might best address your needs.
Latest Exchange Rate News
08 September 2010 15:28 - Anglo Irish Bank break up
The Irish government is breaking up the nationalised Anglo Irish Bank. The failed lender will be split in two. There will be a funding bank and an asset recovery bank.
FTT Trading Desk: www.fttcurrency.co.uk
08 September 2010 15:26 - Canada interest rate change
The Bank of Canada has raised interest rates by a quarter-point to 1% in its third rise this year. Canada became the first of the leading Group of Seven developed nations to move rates higher since the start of the economic crisis when it increased lending rates to 0.5% in June.
FTT Trading Desk: www.fttcurrency.co.uk
07 September 2010 21:20 - Euro price decline
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
24 June 2010 16:14 - Currency Rate 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
16 June 2010 18:47 Currency Update
The Euro rose 0.9% against the US Dollar and was trading at $1.2332. The gain in the Euro signalled growing confidence with Europe's ability to deal with its debt crisis.
FTT Trading Desk: www.fttcurrency.co.uk
First impressions: Google Instant search (CNET Australia)
First impressions: Google Instant search (CNET Australia)
Hugh Muir's Diary (Guardian)
Hugh Muir's Diary (Guardian)
China rejects currency pressure amid US visit (SignOnSanDiego.com)
China rejects currency pressure amid US visit (SignOnSanDiego.com)
NBN green-lit, but Labor on notice (CNET Australia)
NBN green-lit, but Labor on notice (CNET Australia)
Strong yuan would hurt China: economists (Reuters)
Strong yuan would hurt China: economists (Reuters)
Strong yuan would hurt China: economists (Reuters) (Yahoo!)
Strong yuan would hurt China: economists (Reuters) (Yahoo!)
Peer review is no picnic | Jenny Rohn (Guardian)
Peer review is no picnic | Jenny Rohn (Guardian)
Toyota Feels Exchange-Rate Pinch as Rivals Gain (New York Times)
Toyota Feels Exchange-Rate Pinch as Rivals Gain (New York Times)
US home sales in record July slump (Guardian)
US home sales in record July slump (Guardian)
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty price check (Guardian)
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty price check (Guardian)
Stock Market News for August 4, 2010 - Market News (Zacks)
Stock Market News for August 4, 2010 - Market News (Zacks)
The Clean-up Crew (INC.com)
The Clean-up Crew (INC.com)
The government's pension tax reforms are a welcome relief (Guardian)
The government's pension tax reforms are a welcome relief (Guardian)
Top stories of the day: China macroeconomy ? Sept. 1 - istockAnalyst.com (press release) (Google News)
Top stories of the day: China macroeconomy ? Sept. 1 - istockAnalyst.com (press release) (Google News)
Neutral On Liberty Global - Analyst Blog (Zacks)
Neutral On Liberty Global - Analyst Blog (Zacks)
China trade surplus widens further (Financial Times)
China trade surplus widens further (Financial Times)
August 20, 2010: Organ Donation (pbs)
August 20, 2010: Organ Donation (pbs)
Can non-linear real shocks explain the persistence of PPP exchange rate disequilibria? (Wiley InterScience)
Can non-linear real shocks explain the persistence of PPP exchange rate disequilibria? (Wiley InterScience)
China central bank man urges more flexible yuan (The Sydney Morning Herald )
China central bank man urges more flexible yuan (The Sydney Morning Herald )
