https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:14:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359765 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 13:05:40 +0000 sunny 2359765@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Keep in mind that with larger amounts, you can sometimes negotiate a slightly better rate with currency conversion companies. I would call the company and see if they can quote you a better rate than what they post online. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359707 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 12:30:46 +0000 Andrea 2359707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also used something like HiFx. I can't remember the name of the company right now, but my friend worked there and gave me the idea. I got the best rates when we moved and converted all our GBP to USD. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359521 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:29:37 +0000 lamariniere 2359521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: I'm going to keep that in mind for future transactions! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359444 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:59:13 +0000 travelgirl1 2359444@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: @looch: I was hoping you guys would weigh in, thanks!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359443 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:58:56 +0000 looch 2359443@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Ree723: That's interesting, thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359442 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:58:27 +0000 travelgirl1 2359442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: well, most of it, yes. But it's whether or not there would be a better rate within a few years or not. I'm so mad at myself, a few years ago the rate was wonderful, we should SO have sent some back at that point. We have a bit of time because DH will need to find a job in England, then he would need six months of pay stubs before we could get a mortgage, then find a house... So we don't need it immediately.</p> <p>@lamariniere: good idea! :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359440 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:58:09 +0000 looch 2359440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would see if you can find a bank that can deal in multiple currencies. This way you can just wire over CAD and keep it in CAD.</p> <p>Another option might be a brokerage firm, instead of a bank. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359429 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:56:22 +0000 Ree723 2359429@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used HiFX - they give you the best exchange rate and either no fees or very low fees (can't remember exactly). We have moved our money around the world a number of times between Australia, the UK, and the US, and are only annoyed we didn't use HiFX from the start as we would have saved an additional several thousand in exchange rates/bank fees. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359421 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:52:07 +0000 regberadaisy 2359421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is it possible to keep it in your account until there is a better rate? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359417 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:50:58 +0000 lamariniere 2359417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Check to see if your Canadian bank has a sister bank in England. You may be able to get reduced fees or other benefits. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/transferring-large-amounts-of-money-abroad#post-2359415 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 09:49:21 +0000 travelgirl1 2359415@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anyone have experience with this and have a preferred way to do it?</p> <p>We are going to be moving our savings in Canadian dollars to England. Not so great exchange rate right now. :sad: </p>